The Four Best Ways to Open DBS Files

The first way you should always try to open file extension DBS is to double-click it, but when that doesn’t work, there are a few other things you can try. There are lots of programs that can open different file extensions, and there are some simple ways you can tell which one to use.

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Pick the Right Program

Start by choosing the right program to open your DBS file. A few of the most common programs used to open DBS files are listed below. One of them should be able to open your DBS file.

  • SQL Anywhere Database
  • Works Printer Description File
  • Word Printer Description File
  • Structured Query Language Format Database
  • PRODAS Data File
  • Managing Your Money Database
  • GPS Data File
  • DeBabelizer Script
  • DB/TextWorks Database Textbase Structure File
  • SQLBase Database
  • ProDas - SQL Windows Data

Note the File Type

Other programs may be able to open your DBS file, depending on the type of file it is. You can find the file type listed in the file’s properties. On a Windows PC, right-click the file, click "Properties", then look under “Type of File.” On a Mac computer, right-click the file, click “More Info,” then look under “Kind”.

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Tip: If it’s the DBS file extension, it probably falls under the 3D Image Files type, so any program used for 3D Image Files should open your DBS file.

Ask the Developer

Contacting the software developer is another easy way to get help opening a DBS file. You can find the developers for the most common programs used to open DBS files in the list below.

Software Developer
SQL Anywhere Database iAnywhere Solutions Inc.
Works Printer Description File Microsoft Corporation
Word Printer Description File Microsoft Corporation
Structured Query Language Format Database SQL
PRODAS Data File Windows Software
Managing Your Money Database PC Software Company
GPS Data File Unknown
DeBabelizer Script Microsoft Developer
DB/TextWorks Database Textbase Structure File Inmagic Inc.
SQLBase Database Gupta
ProDas - SQL Windows Data Unknown

Use a Universal File Viewer

When all else fails, a universal file viewer is the best way to open a DBS file. Programs like File Magic (Download) can open many different types of files, depending on the format. Although, some files may not be compatible with these programs. If your DBS file isn’t compatible, it will only open in binary format.


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