Tips to open SQLITE3 file

Can't open the SQLITE3 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open SQLITE3 files as well as a list of programs that support SQLITE3 files.

SQLITE3 file extension

File Name SQLite 3 Database Format
File Developer SQLite
File Category Database Files

The SQLITE3 file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the SQLITE3 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the SQLITE3 file on each system platform.

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

What is SQLITE3 file?

The file with the extension SQLITE3 is the Database Files file type. It was designed by SQLite. In addition to this file, the Database Files category includes 403 related files. SQLite 3 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. The main program that supports this format is SQLite. This was created by SQLite Development Team. This file type can also be opened by 5 other programs. SQLite Database Browser will apply when it is not possible to use SQLite.

How to open SQLITE3 file?

The main problem with SQLite 3 Database Format is that the SQLITE3 file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file SQLITE3 to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the SQLITE3 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

The first step is to check if the computer has the SQLite program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name SQLite in it. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support SQLITE3 files.

Step 2. Create association of SQLite with SQLITE3 files

If, despite the installed application, the SQLITE3 file does not start in the 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 select the desired program. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the SQLite application as the default for handling the SQLITE3 file.

Step 3. Update SQLite to the latest version

If, despite the association of the SQLite program with the SQLite 3 Database Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the SQLite Development Team website or update the program from the application.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the SQLITE3 file

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the SQLITE3 file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the SQLITE3 file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected SQLITE3 files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of SQLITE3 file may not always be supported by the latest software version. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair SQLITE3 file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use SQLite help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted SQLITE3 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. It is best to move SQLITE3 to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the SQLITE3 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 SQLITE3 file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.