File Extension Database

Open EDB File

The EDB extension file is a database file created by Microsoft Exchange Server that serves as the main repository for the mailbox data saved by Microsoft Exchange.

EDB is an extensible storage type database file, as it stores all mailbox data, including messages, emails, contacts, calendars, tasks, notes, and journals.

This EDB file stores both in-process and stored non-SMTP messages, and is formatted using a B-tree structure, which includes a top-level node and many child nodes.

EDB files, in essence, already have their respective predefined names, and Priv1.edb and Pub1.edb are the main EDB files used for the Exchange information store.

Each of them has a corresponding STM file that contains SMTP messages.

The EDB file is also known as a MAPI-based database, as it stores the messages sent by Outlook MAPI clients. Additionally, SMTP and HTTP messages are stored in this rich text database.

The above makes EDB files essential files when it comes to SMTP mail exchange, among others, due to its great versatility.

Software to open EDB files

To open an EDB file, you must have one of the following software packages:

How Can I Open EDB File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open EDB file is to find a EDB file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a EDB 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 EDB 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 EDB file opener then try to search online for "EDB viewer", "application to open EDB file" or "open EDB file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open EDB file

How Can I Open EDB File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a EDB file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a EDB 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 EDB file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as EDB file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open EDB file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open EDB file then try to search for "EDB viewer", "application to open EDB file" or "read EDB file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read EDB file

How Can I Open EDB File on Android

If you downloaded a EDB 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 EDB 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 "EDB".
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 "EDB viewer", "EDB 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 EDB File on iPhone or iPad

To open EDB 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 EDB 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 "EDB". This way you can find apps which can open EDB 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 "EDB viewer" or "EDB file" online in your favorite search engine.

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