File Extension Library


.SYNCDB File Extension

  • Developer by: Apple, Inc.
  • Category: Backup Files

What are .SYNCDB files and how to open them?

Can't open .SYNCDB 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 .SYNCDB file.

What is a .SYNCDB file extension?

.SYNCDB file extension is created by Apple, Inc.. .SYNCDB has been classified as Backup Files.

.SYNCDB is iTunes saved contact database

The syncdb file extension is used by iTunes for saved contacts list in database format.

Found as backup.syncdb, these files are created during the backup process of iDevice in iTunes.

These files are typically located:

macOS (OS X)

/Library/Application Support/MobileSync/Backup folder.

Microsoft Windows

C:\Users\"user name"\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup


How to open:

You can import these databases back to iTunes should you need it.

How to convert:

Possibly contacts can be exported and saved in a separate file, like VCF.

How to fix problems with .SYNCDB files

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