[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"extension:v3:en:sqlite":3},{"resolvedFromAlias":4,"canonicalExt":5,"ext":5,"name":6,"category":7,"categoryName":8,"updatedAt":9,"popularity":10,"summary":11,"howToOs":12,"quickAnswer":18,"answerIntro":19,"whatIs":20,"description":21,"furtherReading":22,"openInstructions":41,"commonIssues":57,"securityNotes":76,"faq":80,"aliases":93,"mimeTypes":97,"relatedExtensions":99,"breadcrumbs":145,"categoryAnchor":155,"categoryFuturePath":156,"metaDescription":157,"availableHowToOs":158,"openOnDeviceLinks":159,"cannotOpenReasons":175,"cannotOpenFixes":176,"convertOptions":177,"securityAffiliateMessaging":178,"securityAffiliates":179},false,"sqlite","SQLite 3 Database File","data","Data","2026-06-12T08:17:32.369Z",75,".sqlite is a SQLite 3 database stored as a single file. You open it with SQLite tools (for example, the SQLite command-line shell) or any application that supports SQLite.",[13,14,15,16,17],"windows","mac","linux","ios","android","To open .SQLITE files on Windows, install a SQLite-compatible tool (for example, the SQLite command-line shell from sqlite.org).","To open a .sqlite file, use a SQLite-compatible database tool such as the SQLite command-line program or an app that can connect to SQLite databases. A .sqlite file is usually a complete SQLite 3 database stored in one cross-platform file.","A .sqlite file most commonly contains a SQLite 3 database in SQLite’s defined on-disk file format. SQLite databases are designed to be self-contained in a single file, which is why the .sqlite extension is common. SQLite database files can be recognized by a fixed header string at the beginning of the file (\"SQLite format 3\\000\").","SQLite is a widely used embedded database engine that stores an entire database in one ordinary disk file. Because it is a single-file, cross-platform database, it is commonly used by applications to store structured data locally without needing a separate database server.\n\nIn practice, you will encounter .sqlite files as application data stores, exported sample databases, or test fixtures used by developers. The SQLite project documents the exact file format used on disk, and emphasizes the “single file database” property that makes copying, backing up, or shipping a database straightforward.\n\nFor file identification and interoperability, the SQLite 3 database format is commonly associated with the media type application/vnd.sqlite3, and desktop environments may map extensions like .sqlite to that type via shared MIME info databases.",[23,26,29,32,35,38],{"title":24,"url":25},"SQLite, Version 3 (Library of Congress Format Description)","https://www.loc.gov/preservation/digital/formats/fdd/fdd000461.shtml",{"title":27,"url":28},"SQLite Database File Format (sqlite.org)","https://www.sqlite.org/fileformat.html",{"title":30,"url":31},"SQLite: Single File Database (sqlite.org)","https://www.sqlite.org/onefile.html",{"title":33,"url":34},"Shared MIME-info Database (specification)","https://apol.pages.freedesktop.org/xdg-specs/shared-mime-info-spec/shared-mime-info-spec-latest.html",{"title":36,"url":37},"freedesktop.org shared-mime-info source (freedesktop.org.xml.in)","https://cgit.freedesktop.org/xdg/shared-mime-info/tree/data/freedesktop.org.xml.in",{"title":39,"url":40},"SQLite (Wikipedia overview)","https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SQLite",{"windows":42,"macos":46,"linux":49,"ios":53,"android":55},[43,44,45],"Install a SQLite-compatible tool (for example, the SQLite command-line shell from sqlite.org).","Open Command Prompt, change to the folder containing the file, then run: sqlite3 yourfile.sqlite","At the sqlite> prompt, you can run basic checks like: .tables and SELECT * FROM some_table LIMIT 10;",[43,47,48],"Open Terminal and run: sqlite3 /path/to/yourfile.sqlite","Use commands like .schema or .tables to explore the database structure.",[50,51,52],"Install a SQLite-compatible tool (commonly the sqlite3 CLI provided by your distribution).","Open a terminal and run: sqlite3 yourfile.sqlite","Inspect contents with .tables, .schema, and SQL queries (for example, SELECT ...).",[54],"iOS does not include a standard SQLite database browser; transfer the .sqlite file to a desktop and open it with a SQLite tool (for example, the sqlite3 command-line shell).",[56],"Android does not typically provide a built-in SQLite database browser for arbitrary files; transfer the .sqlite file to a desktop and open it with a SQLite tool (for example, the sqlite3 command-line shell).",[58,64,70],{"title":59,"description":60,"steps":61},"The file is not recognized as a SQLite 3 database","Some files use the .sqlite extension but are not actually SQLite 3 databases, or the file is incomplete. A real SQLite 3 database file starts with the header string \"SQLite format 3\\000\".",[62,63],"Check the file header (first bytes) for \"SQLite format 3\\000\"; if it is missing, the file may not be a SQLite 3 database.","If you received the file via download or transfer, re-copy or re-download it to rule out truncation.",{"title":65,"description":66,"steps":67},"“Database is locked” or changes do not persist","SQLite uses file locking for safe concurrent access. If another process has the database open (or a write transaction is in progress), tools may report that the database is locked or may not be able to write.",[68,69],"Close other applications that may be using the database, then retry.","If you only need to inspect the data, open it read-only in your tool if that option exists.",{"title":71,"description":72,"steps":73},"Corruption or read errors when opening","If the database file was truncated, stored on unreliable media, or improperly copied while in use, the SQLite file format may be damaged and tools may fail to read tables or indexes.",[74,75],"Try opening a known-good backup copy of the file if available.","If the file must be recovered, use SQLite tools to attempt export/dump of readable content (for example, via the sqlite3 shell), understanding that recovery may be partial.",[77,78,79],"A .sqlite file is data, not a program, but it can contain sensitive information (for example, application data). Treat unknown databases as potentially confidential and avoid uploading them to third-party services unless you understand what is inside.","Opening untrusted database files can still pose risk through vulnerabilities in the database-reading application. Prefer up-to-date SQLite tools and avoid opening unknown .sqlite files in older or unmaintained viewers.","Because SQLite is a single-file database, copying it while another process is actively writing can produce an inconsistent snapshot. Prefer backups taken when the application is closed or by using a safe backup method supported by your tooling.",[81,84,87,90],{"question":82,"answer":83},"Is .sqlite the same as a SQLite 3 database?","Usually yes: .sqlite is a common extension for SQLite 3 database files. The definitive way to confirm is the file header, which for SQLite 3 begins with \"SQLite format 3\\000\".",{"question":85,"answer":86},"What MIME type should be used for a SQLite 3 database file?","A commonly registered media type for SQLite 3 database files is application/vnd.sqlite3.",{"question":88,"answer":89},"Can I rename .sqlite to .db (or vice versa)?","The extension is not what makes it a SQLite database; the on-disk format does. Renaming can help programs recognize the file, but it does not convert the database.",{"question":91,"answer":92},"Why is SQLite called a “single file database”?","SQLite stores the entire database—schema and data—inside one cross-platform file, which is a core design point documented by the SQLite project.",[94,95,96],"db","db3","sqlite3",[98],"application/vnd.sqlite3",[100,106,111,116,121,127,133,139],{"ext":101,"name":102,"category":7,"categoryName":8,"popularity":103,"summary":104,"howToOs":105},"json","JSON data",88,".json files store structured data as plain text using the JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) format. They’re commonly used for web APIs, app configuration, and data exchange, and can be opened with any text editor or JSON-aware tools.",[13,14,15,16,17],{"ext":94,"name":107,"category":7,"categoryName":8,"popularity":108,"summary":109,"howToOs":110},"SQLite 3 Database",85,".db is commonly used for SQLite 3 database files—single-file relational databases used by many apps. You can open them with SQLite tools and many database browsers.",[13,14,15,16,17],{"ext":112,"name":113,"category":7,"categoryName":8,"popularity":108,"summary":114,"howToOs":115},"yaml","YAML File",".yaml is a YAML document: a human-readable data serialization format commonly used for configuration files and data exchange. You can open it with a text editor, or with editor support such as the YAML extension for Visual Studio Code.",[13,14,15,16,17],{"ext":96,"name":117,"category":7,"categoryName":8,"popularity":118,"summary":119,"howToOs":120},"SQLite 3 database",78,".sqlite3 is a SQLite version 3 database stored as a single cross-platform file. You can open it with SQLite’s sqlite3 command-line shell or any SQLite-capable database browser/library.",[13,14,15,16,17],{"ext":122,"name":123,"category":7,"categoryName":8,"popularity":124,"summary":125,"howToOs":126},"jsonl","JSON Lines (newline-delimited JSON)",72,".jsonl is a JSON Lines file: plain text where each line is a complete JSON value, commonly used for logs and large datasets that are processed record-by-record.",[13,14,15,16,17],{"ext":128,"name":129,"category":7,"categoryName":8,"popularity":130,"summary":131,"howToOs":132},"parquet","Apache Parquet columnar data file",70,".parquet is an open, column-oriented file format for efficient storage and retrieval of tabular data. It’s commonly opened with data tools such as pandas (Python) and other analytics/ETL software that supports Apache Parquet.",[13,14,15,16,17],{"ext":134,"name":135,"category":7,"categoryName":8,"popularity":136,"summary":137,"howToOs":138},"ndjson","Newline-Delimited JSON (NDJSON)",55,"NDJSON is a text format where each line is a complete JSON object, making it convenient for streaming and log-like datasets. You can open it with any text editor, and many data tools can process it line-by-line.",[13,14,15,16,17],{"ext":140,"name":141,"category":7,"categoryName":8,"popularity":142,"summary":143,"howToOs":144},"pkpass","Apple Wallet Pass",54,".pkpass files are Apple Wallet passes used for things like tickets, boarding passes, coupons, and loyalty cards. They’re designed to be added to Apple Wallet and may also work with some third‑party wallet apps on Android.",[13,14,15,16,17],[146,149,152],{"label":147,"to":148},"Home","/",{"label":150,"to":151},"File Extension Index","/file-extension",{"label":153,"to":154},".SQLITE","/file-extension/sqlite","category-data","/category/data","Learn what .SQLITE files are, how to open them on every platform, common fixes, and security best practices.",[13,14,15,16,17],[160,163,166,169,172],{"os":13,"label":161,"to":162},"Open .SQLITE on Windows","/how-to/open-sqlite-on-windows",{"os":14,"label":164,"to":165},"Open .SQLITE on Mac","/how-to/open-sqlite-on-mac",{"os":15,"label":167,"to":168},"Open .SQLITE on Linux","/how-to/open-sqlite-on-linux",{"os":16,"label":170,"to":171},"Open .SQLITE on iOS","/how-to/open-sqlite-on-ios",{"os":17,"label":173,"to":174},"Open .SQLITE on Android","/how-to/open-sqlite-on-android",[59,65,71],[62,63],[],"untrusted_source",[180,184],{"name":181,"description":182,"affiliateUrl":183},"Avast","Avast offers free and premium antivirus software that protects against viruses, malware, ransomware, and phishing. Scan files before opening them to ensure safety.","https://www.avast.com/lp-aff-consumer-store?expid=inf601",{"name":185,"description":186,"affiliateUrl":187},"Norton","Norton 360 delivers comprehensive antivirus protection, VPN, and identity theft monitoring. Scan files for threats before opening to keep your device secure.","http://buy.norton.com/aff_home?utm_campaign=en-ww_nor_n36_aff_nas_nau_nah_cj_nad_low:_sec_nat_mktc_norton_360"]