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How to Open a SQLite File Online

Opening a SQLite database file in the browser takes just a few seconds.

Step-by-Step

  1. Open the SQLite Browser tool.
  2. Drag your database file onto the drop zone, or click to browse. Supported extensions: .sqlite, .db, .sqlite3, .db3.
  3. The file is loaded into memory and you'll see the file name displayed. Tables appear in the Tables tab at the bottom.
  4. Start browsing tables by clicking their names, or write SQL in the query editor.

Creating a New Database

If you don't have a file, click "Create empty database" to start with a blank in-memory SQLite instance. You can create tables and insert data using SQL, then export the result as a .sqlite file.

Where to Find SQLite Files

  • Mobile apps (iOS/Android) often store data in SQLite databases
  • Electron and desktop apps frequently use SQLite
  • Web browsers store history, cookies, and bookmarks in SQLite
  • Many Python, Ruby, and PHP frameworks use SQLite for development
  • IoT devices and embedded systems commonly use SQLite

Troubleshooting

  • If you get "Failed to open database", the file may be corrupted or not a valid SQLite file
  • Encrypted SQLite databases (e.g. SQLCipher) are not supported
  • Very large files may take a moment to load depending on your device's memory