File Extension Library


.DB-SHM File Extension

  • Developer by: SQLite
  • Category: Database Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .DB-SHM files and how to open them?

Can't open .DB-SHM file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .DB-SHM file.

What is a .DB-SHM file extension?

.DB-SHM file extension is created by SQLite. .DB-SHM has been classified as Database Files. The format of .DB-SHM file is Binary.

.DB-SHM is SQLite Database Shared Memory File

Temporary file created by SQLite, a compact database program often embedded into mobile and desktop applications; used by the database for shared memory storage and is automatically created and maintained by SQLite; not meant to be opened manually.

DB-SHM files are also created with .DB-WAL files. Both files are created as extra temporary files for a database and do not need to be copied with the original database to preserve the data. Since SQLite is a popular technology, you may see these files in an application data directory.

NOTE: A database file mydb.db may have mydb.db-shm and mydb.db-wal temporary files.

List of all softwares that can open the SQLite Database Shared Memory File
Windows
SQLite
Mac
SQLite
Linux
SQLite

How to fix problems with .DB-SHM files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .DB-SHM files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .DB-SHM file format
  2. You need to check the .DB-SHM file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)