File Extension Database

Open PDB File

File extension PDB is most commonly associated with Palm Desktop Database files. PDB files are a standard format used by a number of different applications that run on Palm PDA's. The PDB file extension may also refer to a program database file, which may either contain user-defined or application-specific data. Though less common, PDB files may refer to Protein Data Bank files, which store 3D coordinates of atoms within chemical compounds.

Several Palm-based applications use PDB files, and may contain data such as word processed documents, spreadsheets, databases or images. If the original application used to create a Palm PDB file is unknown, it can opened in a text editor and the original application used to create it can be found in plaintext in the header. Program database PDB files are used by a number of applications including Microsoft Visual Studio .NET, which uses PDB files store debugging information whenever a program is compiled. The Protein Data Bank file format which also uses the PDB extension is the standard format used by the non-profit consortium Research Collaboratory for Structural Biometrics (RCSB) to store and share representations of 3D biological macromolecules for research purposes.

Palm Desktop Database Files can be opened by the appropriate application on a Palm-based PDA, as well as using Windows-based applications such as PRODEC Desktop PDB viewer or PDB Explorer, or ABC Amber Palm Converter which can be used to convert PDB files to more conventional formats such as PDF. Some PDB files may also be readable using a standard text editor. Program Database files are generated by a number of applications, most notably by Pegasus, Quicken and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET, though can only be opened successfully in the application it was produced. Protein Data Bank files can be opened in QuickPDB, RasMol, KiNG or any web browser with an appropriate plug-in such as Jmol or KiNG viewer.

Frequently associated Windows objects:

VisualStudio.pdb.10.0
VisualStudio.pdb.9.0

How Can I Open PDB File on Windows

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

How Can I Open PDB File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open PDB File on Android

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

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

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