File Extension Database

Open DB-JOURNAL File

A DB-JOURNAL file is a temporary file that functions as a rollback journal for an SQLite-type database and is created by database administration systems as a means of security, during a transaction between an application and said database.

DB-JOURNAL files are used to restore a database in case the application crashes, hangs or there is a communication break when executing a transaction.

DB-JOURNAL files enable the feature of logging all changes to a database that can be made in a transaction.

As mentioned above, DB-JOURNAL files are temporary and should only exist when a running transaction occurs in a SQLite database then it is automatically deleted once the transaction is complete.

The file is in the same directory as the original database file, bearing the same name as the associated DB file, except that it includes the '-JOURNAL' appendix.

For example, a file named basedepot.db is accompanied by a temporary basedepot.db-journal during the transaction.

DB-JOURNAL files are not designed to be opened manually, in fact their existence is so short-lived that most users should never see such a file, however, to operate a DB-JOURNAL file, you must have installed any of the following softwares: SQLite

How Can I Open DB-JOURNAL File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open DB-JOURNAL file is to find a DB-JOURNAL file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a DB-JOURNAL file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open DB-JOURNAL file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as DB-JOURNAL file opener then try to search online for "DB-JOURNAL viewer", "application to open DB-JOURNAL file" or "open DB-JOURNAL file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open DB-JOURNAL file

How Can I Open DB-JOURNAL File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a DB-JOURNAL file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a DB-JOURNAL file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with DB-JOURNAL file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as DB-JOURNAL file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open DB-JOURNAL file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open DB-JOURNAL file then try to search for "DB-JOURNAL viewer", "application to open DB-JOURNAL file" or "read DB-JOURNAL file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read DB-JOURNAL file

How Can I Open DB-JOURNAL File on Android

If you downloaded a DB-JOURNAL file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded DB-JOURNAL file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "DB-JOURNAL".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "DB-JOURNAL viewer", "DB-JOURNAL file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open DB-JOURNAL File on iPhone or iPad

To open DB-JOURNAL File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the DB-JOURNAL file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "DB-JOURNAL". This way you can find apps which can open DB-JOURNAL files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "DB-JOURNAL viewer" or "DB-JOURNAL file" online in your favorite search engine.