Tips to open SL3 file

Can't open the SL3 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open SL3 files as well as a list of programs that support SL3 files.

SL3 file extension

File Name SQLite 3.0 Database Format
File Category Database Files

The SL3 file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the SL3 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the SL3 file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 3
  • 2
  • 2
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is SL3 file?

The file with the extension SL3 is the Database Files file type. In addition to this file, the Database Files category includes 403 related files. SQLite 3.0 Database Format appears on 3 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Linux, Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. It is recommended to use Navicat for SQlite to handle this file. This is a program created by PremiumSoft CyberTech Ltd.. There are also 6 alternative programs to handle the SL3 file. You can use SQLite, Navicat for SQlite (Mac), SQLiteStudio in case Navicat for SQlite cannot be used.

How to open SL3 file?

The most common problem when using SQLite 3.0 Database Format is that a specific SL3 is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that SL3 files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the SL3 file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.

Step 1. Install Navicat for SQlite

The first step is to check if the computer has the Navicat for SQlite program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Navicat for SQlite in it. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below is a list of programs that support the file SL3.

Step 2. Create association of Navicat for SQlite with SL3 files

If, despite the installed application, the SL3 file does not start in the Navicat for SQlite application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the SL3 file with the Navicat for SQlite program.

Step 3. Update Navicat for SQlite to the latest version

If, despite the association of the Navicat for SQlite program with the SQLite 3.0 Database Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the PremiumSoft CyberTech Ltd. page and install.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the SL3 file

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:

The SL3 file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the SL3 file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the SL3 file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover SL3 files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the SL3 file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular SL3 file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting , but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted SL3 files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the SL3 file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the SL3 file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the SL3 file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If the problem persists, restart the machine.