File Extension Database

Open ODB File

An ODB extension file contains a database created by Apache OpenOffice Base (OOBase), an open source desktop relational database program.

OOBase is a multifunctional desktop database management system, its purpose ranges from very personal use, such as inventory of kitchen utensils, to the production of monthly corporate reports of departmental sales.

In this case, an ODB extension file stores a set of data that make up the database and is formatted according to the OpenDocument standard.

ODB files are used to save structured information such as tables and records.

OpenDocument databases in ODB contain a collection of files and folders that are compressed into a single file.

They include the settings.xml, context.xml, and manifest.xml files, as well as a database folder that contains the following files:

Properties: stores the database configuration
Script: contains the definitions of the tables
Data: contains the current state of the database
Backup: stores a compressed backup of the last consistent state of the database
Log: record changes to the database

To manually browse the contents of an ODB file, change the ODB file extension to ZIP and unzip the file with any Zip decompression utility.

Software to open and work with an ODB file

Apache OpenOffice Base

How Can I Open ODB File on Windows

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

How Can I Open ODB File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open ODB File on Android

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

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

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