Tips for Opening FDB Files

When you need to open FDB files, start by double-clicking it. Your computer will try to open it automatically. If that doesn’t work, try the following tips.


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1. Download another program.

Different file extensions work with different programs, and it can be difficult to figure out which program opens which files. Here are a few programs that usually work with FDB files:

  • Fiasco Database Database
  • Navison Financials Database
  • Art Explosion Portfolio Catalog
  • FeedDemon SQLlite Data File
  • Ming Font File
  • Portfolio Catalog File
  • FormTool Pro Form File
  • Legacy Family Tree Database
  • FoxPro Database
  • Firebird Database
  • FlexyTrans Database
  • FlukeView Forms Database

You can download one of these programs from the software developer’s website.

2. Look at the file type.

The file type can sometimes tell you which program might open the file. If you have FDB files, they are most likely types of Data Files. A program that works with Data Files should open FDB files.

Don’t know the file type? You can find it by right-clicking the file and selecting “Properties” or “More Info.” The file type will be listed under “Type of File” or “Kind”.

3. Check with the software developer.

Try contacting the developer of one of the programs mentioned above. They can help you figure out why your FDB file won’t open. Some of the most common developers are listed below.

Software Developer
Fiasco Database Database Windows Programmer
Navison Financials Database Windows Programmer
Art Explosion Portfolio Catalog Nova Development Corporation
FeedDemon SQLlite Data File NewsGator Technologies Inc.
Ming Font File Opaque Industries
Portfolio Catalog File Extensis Inc.
FormTool Pro Form File IMSI/Design LLC
Legacy Family Tree Database Millennia Corporation
FoxPro Database Unknown
Firebird Database Firebird Foundation Incorporated
FlexyTrans Database Berlitz International Inc.
FlukeView Forms Database Fluke Corporation

4. Install a universal file viewer.

Universal file viewers can open many different types of files, depending on the format. If your FDB file won’t open, try installing a universal file viewer like File Magic (Download). Some files aren’t compatible with universal file viewers. These files will only open in binary file format.


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