FDB (file format)

FDB is a file extension often associated with database files. While the specific application utilizing the FDB format can vary, it generally denotes a database file created and managed by a specific database management system (DBMS). The FDB file typically contains structured data, metadata describing the data's organization, and indexes to facilitate efficient data retrieval.

The internal structure of an FDB file is highly dependent on the underlying DBMS that created it. Therefore, opening and manipulating an FDB file generally requires the specific software or library designed to work with that particular database system. Attempting to open an FDB file with a generic text editor or an incompatible database tool will likely result in garbled or unreadable data.

Due to the proprietary nature of many FDB formats, there is often limited public documentation available on the exact file structure. Reverse engineering or dedicated tools provided by the relevant software vendor are often necessary to fully understand and interact with the data stored within the FDB file.