.KDB File Extension

KeePass Database

The kdb file extension is mainly associated with KeePass, a password management software. The .kdb file represents an encrypted passwords database used in early KeePass versions. The latest versions u...

General Information

Title KDB File Extension
Extension .kdb
Full Form KeePass Database
File Type Database File
Developer Dominik Reichl
MIME Type application/x-keepass-database

File Function

Primary Function Password storage
Additional Functions Secure information management
Features Encrypted, Portable

File Characteristics

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

Use Cases

Personal Security Yes
Enterprise Management Yes
Password Sharing Limited

Security and Practices

Security Risks File access by unauthorized users
Best Practices Strong master password, Regular database backup

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2003
Latest Version KeePass 2.50 (2022)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .kdbx, .key, .csv

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
KeePass Password Safe Free Windows, with ports for Mac, Linux
KeePassX Free Linux, Mac, Windows