.DB-JOURNAL File Extension

Database Journal File

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General Information

Title .db-journal File Extension
Extension .db-journal
Full Form Database Journal File
File Type Temporary/Backup File
Developer SQLite Consortium
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Transaction Logging
Additional Functions Data Recovery, Synchronization
Features Rollback Capabilities, Atomic Commit

File Characteristics

Quality Binary Format
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Indirectly

Use Cases

Database Management Yes
Data Integrity Yes
Crash Recovery Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Data Corruption
Best Practices Regular Backup, Journal Mode

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2000
Latest Version SQLite 3.39.2 (2023)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .db, .sqlite, .sqlite3

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
SQLite Free Windows, Mac, Linux, Various OS
DB Browser for SQLite Free Windows, Mac, Linux
SQLiteDatabaseBrowser Free Windows, Mac, Linux