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.DBPF File Extension

  • Developer by: Maxis
  • Category: Game Files

What are .DBPF files and how to open them?

Can't open .DBPF 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 .DBPF file.

What is a .DBPF file extension?

.DBPF file extension is created by Maxis. .DBPF has been classified as Game Files.

.DBPF is Maxis Database Packed File

The dbpf file extension is mainly related to a proprietary Database Packed File archive format which used in many Maxis developed games.

The .dbpf file is a compressed container that contains other files. All plugins for SimCity 4  are dbpf files, regardless of their actual file extension. Same goes for SC4 saves.


How to open:

You cannot open this file type manually, it is accessed by the game automatically.

How to convert:

These games files cannot be converted to anything else. However, sometimes modding.

How to fix problems with .DBPF files

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