.GDBTABLE File Extension

Geodatabase Table File

GDBTABLE is a file extension used for ArcGIS Geodatabase files. The ArcGIS Geodatabase specification was created by Esri. The GDBTABLE file format works with Windows systems. The ArcGIS Desktop progra...

General Information

Title GDBTABLE File Extension
Extension .gdbtable
Full Form Geodatabase Table File
File Type Database File
Developer Esri
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store geospatial data
Additional Functions Support queries, Manage relationships
Features Spatial indexing, Attribute indexing

File Characteristics

Quality High precision
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency No
Editable With software

Use Cases

Geographical Information Systems Yes
Urban Planning Yes
Environmental Analysis Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Data corruption
Best Practices Regular backups, Version control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 2000s
File System Evolution ArcGIS updates

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .gdbindexes, .gdbrules, .gdbtablx

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
ArcGIS Licensed Windows
QGIS Free Windows, Mac, Linux