File Extension Database

Open WDB File

File extension WDB is the primary suffix used on databases created with Microsoft Works as part of its package. WDB is the counter part of Microsoft's relational database application, Microsoft Access that stores data through fields. WDB and the entire Microsoft Works package are known to run on Windows and Mac OS systems with recommended hardware compatibility. Microsoft Works even runs through the core MS-DOS (without GUI) which of course is already obsolete these days.

The idea behind the development of Microsoft Works was to provide consumers with a low-price alternative of Microsoft Office suite which continues to gain popularity today even with the rising of numerous open source applications. Microsoft Works is similar to Microsoft Office whose main features are also found on Microsoft Works. The suite can run on older systems with slower computing power and where Microsoft Office suite is not suitable.

Microsoft Works was initially designed to contain only few office applications and elements necessary when performing home and office works. Word processor, spreadsheet and databases were the main three applications suited in the package. That solution eventually changed in unison with the demand for advance applications. Newer releases of the package are combined with additional programs including a calendar, address books, dictionary, and several other applications normally found as a separate product from Microsoft.

Using the entire package is simple. Since everything is locked within one main program and the rest are triggered through specific commands, managing and using it is fairly easy even for starters who have yet to introduce themselves a lot to office applications. Keeping track of records or even family expenditures and other basic financial computation and record keeping can be done through Microsoft Works.

There are very few applications that can open WDB files. Among these applications is the native Microsoft Works which contains a different application that opens WDB files. As a limitation to the file extension and the application itself, WDB files are not supported by MS Access. However, a workaround can be done in order to retrieve stored information from a WDB file. Exporting the database as a .DBF from Microsoft Works will allow MS Access to import the same file and access stored data.

Typical WDB application file locations:

C:\PROGRA~2\MICROS~1\wksdb.exe "%1"

Frequently associated Windows objects:

MSWorks4Database

How Can I Open WDB File on Windows

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

How Can I Open WDB File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open WDB File on Android

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

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