.DBX File Extension

DBX files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Outlook Express E-mail Folder

The Stellar DBX to PST Converter program converts Outlook Express DBX files to Outlook .PST format. You can save converted files to Office 365, HTML, RTF, and PDF. DBX folders should only open in Outl...

General Information

Title DBX File Extension
Extension .dbx
Full Form Outlook Express E-mail Folder
File Type E-mail Folder File
Developer Microsoft
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store emails
Additional Functions Organize messages, Store attachments
Features Indexed, Binary format

File Characteristics

Quality High
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With software

Use Cases

Email Storage Yes
Data Migration Yes
Backup Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Data leakage
Best Practices Regular backup, Encryption

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1996
Latest Version Outlook Express 6 (2001)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .pst, .eml, .msg

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Outlook Express Discontinued Windows
Microsoft Live Mail Discontinued Windows
Mail Viewer Free Windows

Type 2: AutoCAD Database Extension File

Dropbox stores data in DBX files. These files use encryption. The name of a DBX file indicates the type of data inside. DBX files store things like file caches, notifications, photos, and settings. Wi...

General Information

Title DBX File Extension
Extension .dbx
Full Form AutoCAD Database Extension File
File Type Database File
Developer Autodesk, Inc.
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store project data
Additional Functions Store object properties, Maintain database for drawings

File Characteristics

Quality High precision
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

CAD Design Yes
Technical Drawing Yes
Project Management Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks File corruption
Best Practices Regular backup, Access control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release AutoCAD R13 (1994)
Latest Version AutoCAD 2023

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .dwg, .dxf, .dwt, .dwf

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
AutoCAD Subscription Windows, Mac
AutoCAD Architecture Subscription Windows
AutoCAD Electrical Subscription Windows

Type 3: Dropbox Encrypted Database File

General Information

Title DBX File Extension
Extension .dbx
Full Form Dropbox Encrypted Database File
File Type Database File
Developer Dropbox, Inc.
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Data storage, encryption
Additional Functions Syncing
Features Encrypted, Binary format

File Characteristics

Quality Encrypted, Secure
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No

Use Cases

Cloud Storage Yes
File Synchronization Yes
Data Backup Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Data breach
Best Practices Regular updates, Strong password

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version As per Dropbox updates

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .sqlite, .sqlitedb, .dropbox

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Dropbox Application Free, Paid plans Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android