File Extension Database

Open GDB File

GDB extension files present, up to now, two applications of a different nature, namely:

Garmin MapSource

A GDB extension file is a database file created by MapSource, a GPS route editing and trip planning application.

MapSource is Garmin software for viewing maps, routes, waypoints, and tracks.

These maps and routes are transferred to or from a Garmin GPS device through MapSource.

MapSource is included with some Garmin GPS devices and with some Garmin mapping products. MapSource is compatible with Windows.

In this case, the GDB file contains waypoints, routes, and tracks just to be transferred to a Garmin navigation device.

GDB files are similar to GPX files that are universally transferable.

InterBase

In this use case, the GDB file is a database file created with Borland InterBase.

InterBase is a relational database management system developed and marketed by Embarcadero Technologies, originally created by Borland.

Thus, GDB is the default extension used by InterBase versions prior to InterBase 7.0.

It is important to note that databases created with InterBase 6.5 and earlier have a 2GB file size limit.

From InterBase version 7.0 and later, IB files are used to save database files, instead of GDB files.

Software to open and work with a GDB file

How Can I Open GDB File on Windows

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

How Can I Open GDB File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open GDB File on Android

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

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

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