How Can I Open PDB Files?

The same file extension may be used by different file types and different programs, and sometimes it can be tough to figure out which program to use. When you need to open PDB files, start by double-clicking it. If it doesn’t open, or you receive an error message, take the following steps to try to open it.

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Step 1: Try Different Software Programs

If you can’t open PDB files, you may not have the right program installed on your computer. You can start by installing some of the most common programs associated with PDB files. A few of these associated software titles include PowerBuilder Dynamic Library, Photo Deluxe Image, and Pegasus DataBase. You can download one of these programs from the developer’s website.

Step 2: Use the File Type as a Hint

If you know the type of file you’re working with, that might help you figure out how to open it. PDB files are usually Backup Files. Look for a program on your computer that opens this type of file, and see if it will open the PDB file.

If you’re not sure of the file type, you can find it within the PDB file itself. Follow the steps below to find this information.

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On a Windows Computer:
  1. Right-click the file icon.
  2. Select “Properties” from the drop-down menu.
  3. Find the file type listed under “Type of File”.
On a Mac:
  1. Right-click on the file icon.
  2. Select “More Info” from the drop-down menu.
  3. Look for the file type listed under “Kind”.

Step 3: Ask a Developer

If you’re still having trouble opening your PDB file, a software developer may be able to help. If you know which software program should open your file, contact the developer who created that program. If you’re not sure which program to use, consult the list below to find the developers for the most common programs associated with PDB files:

Software Developer
PowerBuilder Dynamic Library Unknown
Photo Deluxe Image Unknown
Pegasus DataBase Windows Programmer
PhotoDeluxe Image Adobe Systems Incorporated
Palmpilot Database/Document File Palm Inc.
MolMol Molecule Description File Microsoft Developer
MonkeyCard/MonkeyLogo Unknown
PowerBASIC Debugger Symbols PowerBASIC Inc.
Insight II Brookhaven Protein Databand File Accelrys Software Inc.
TealPaint Microsoft Programmer
Protein Databank File Microsoft Developer
MDL Molfile Protein DataBank MDL Information Systems Inc.
BGBlitz Position Database Frank Berger
C64 Emulator File Windows Programmer
Visual C++/.NET Program Database File Microsoft Corporation
QuickPOS Database File Microsoft Developer
Tact File PC Software Company
Powerproject Teamplan Microsoft Developer
Ribbons Data Microsoft Developer
Pilot Image Format Microsoft Programmer
PowerDesigner Physical Model Backup Windows Programmer

Step 4: Use a Universal File Viewer

If the above steps don’t help, a universal file viewer like File Magic (Download) might be able to help you open your PDB file. Universal file viewers can open a variety of file types, depending on the format. Just remember that some files are incompatible and will only open in binary format.


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