Tips to open SQLITE file

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

SQLITE file extension

File Name SQLite Database Format
File Developer SQLite
File Category Database Files

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

Operating systems
  • 4
  • 3
  • 3
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is SQLITE file?

The file with the extension SQLITE is the Database Files file type. The author of this format is SQLite. Additionally, the Database Files category contains 403 of other files. SQLite Database Format is most often found on 3 operating systems. These systems consist of Linux, Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The SQLite application is recommended to open the file. It was released by SQLite Development Team. This file type can also be opened by 9 other programs. You can use Sqliteman, AutoCAD Map 3D, Navicat for SQlite in case SQLite cannot be used.

How to open SQLITE file?

An often recurring problem with SQLite Database Format is that SQLITE is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that SQLITE files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the SQLITE 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 SQLite

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that SQLite is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name SQLite into the system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file SQLITE with SQLite. Below you will find a list of applications that support SQLITE files.

Step 2. Create association of SQLite with SQLITE files

If, despite the installed application, the SQLITE file does not start in the SQLite application, you must create a file association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the SQLITE file with the SQLite program.

Step 3. Update SQLite to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the SQLite program, it is possible that SQLite Database Format requires a newer version of the program. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the SQLite Development Team website and install the latest version.

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

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to SQLITE files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file SQLITE or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover SQLITE files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the SQLITE files changes over time. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair SQLITE file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use SQLite help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted SQLITE 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. If possible, you can try to move the SQLITE file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the SQLITE file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.