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What are DBK files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a DBK file or are you simply curious about its contents? We're here to explain the properties of these files and provide you with software that can open or handle your DBK files.

What is a DBK file?

DBK files have multiple uses, and DocBook Technical Document is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

DocBook Technical Document

DocBook is a semantic markup language for technical documentation. DocBook enables users to create document content in a presentation-neutral form. In that way, it is easy to publish it in various formats like HTML, PDF, or whatever is required, without having to rewrite it.

How to open DBK files

Important: Different programs may use files with the DBK file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your DBK file is, you may need to try a few different programs.

While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested ten different DBK openers which you will find listed below.

Last updated: April 25, 2024

All known file formats using extension .DBK

While DocBook Technical Document is a popular type of DBK-file, we know of 4 different uses of the .DBK file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

Sony Ericsson Mobile Phone Backup File

Files that contain the .dbk file extension are compressed backup files that have been created for certain Sony Ericsson mobile phones. These DBK files are produced by the Sony Ericsson PC Suite, a data management application for Sony Ericsson mobile devices that users can install on their PCs.

The DBK files contain backup copies of information that has been stored on the phone, such as the user's contact details.

DBase Backup File

We know that one DBK format is DBase Backup File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

DBK opener for Windows

We have identified one DBK opener that is compatible with this specific type of DBK file.

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Orcad Schematic Capture Backup

We know that one DBK format is Orcad Schematic Capture Backup. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Programs that open these DBK files

We have identified one DBK opener that is compatible with this specific type of DBK file.

OrCAD CaptureOrCAD CaptureVerified

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of DBK files. Remember, different programs may use DBK files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.

DocMasterDocMasterUser submitted
Dynacom AccountingDynacom AccountingUser submitted
MYOB Accounting SoftwareMYOB Accounting SoftwareUser submitted
XMLmind XML EditorXMLmind XML EditorUser submitted
DataCADDataCADUser submitted
Microsoft OfficeMicrosoft OfficeUser submitted
7-Zip7-ZipUser submitted
phoneMinerphoneMinerUser submitted
ISISISISUser submitted
KaraokeKaraokeUser submitted

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