File Extension Library


.DB-WAL File Extension

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

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

Can't open .DB-WAL 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-WAL file.

What is a .DB-WAL file extension?

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

.DB-WAL is SQLite Database Write-Ahead Log File

Temporary database file created by SQLite 3.7.0 or later, a compact database program commonly embedded into mobile and desktop applications; saves write-ahead log (WAL) information for the database; automatically created and managed by the database.

Since SQLite is a popular embedded database technology, you may see DB-WAL, .DB-SHM, and other temporary database files with applications that use SQLite.

NOTE: In an SQLite write-ahead logging scheme, all database modifications are written to the DB-WAL file before being committed to the database. WAL was introduced as an alternative scheme to SQLite's default "rollback journal" policy.

List of all softwares that can open the SQLite Database Write-Ahead Log File
Windows
SQLite
Mac
SQLite
Linux
SQLite

How to fix problems with .DB-WAL files

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