What is a DBM file?
A .DBM file is a data or database file. The most common type is a Physical Data Model file created by IBM InfoSphere Data Architect. This format stores database tables, schemas, and relationships using standard XML.
Because the .DBM extension is generic, many different programs use it. It can be a ColdFusion Server File created by Adobe Systems. It can also function as a CNC controller data file for Okuma or Fanuc machines, a channel database for satellite receivers, or an AVEVA Wonderware InTouch HMI database. Some video games, like Metal Gear Solid or MechWarrior 2, use .DBM files to store audio or design data. Finally, some .DBM files are simple SQLite databases or Microsoft Jet Database files.
How to open DBM files?
To open a .DBM file on your computer, you must use the original software. You can open database models with IBM InfoSphere Data Architect. You can open SQLite versions with a free desktop tool like DB Browser for SQLite.
If a .DBM has multiple possible meanings, we recommend using viewer.online/dbm to identify the actual format of your file. viewer.online/dbm analyzes .DBM files to identify their exact format and creator software, shows which programs can open the file, and usually previews it.
Best practices and troubleshooting
Do not change the .DBM file extension. Renaming the file will not convert its format and might corrupt the data. If you know your .DBM file contains configuration data, you can inspect it with a text editor like Notepad++ or Visual Studio Code. However, binary database files will display as unreadable text.
Summary
Because many .DBM files use the known XML format, viewer.online/dbm can safely open and display them online, eliminating compatibility problems.