.PGDATA File Extension

PostgreSQL Data Directory

The URL Melter Data file format was developed by Penguin George. 6033 file types are given the PGDATA extension. Most often they are not compatible. You must use a different application to handle each...

General Information

Title PGDATA File Extension
Extension .pgdata
Full Form PostgreSQL Data Directory
File Type Database File
Developer PostgreSQL Global Development Group
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store data
Additional Functions Configuration storage, Transaction logs
Features Structured data, ACID-compliant

File Characteristics

Quality High integrity
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Indirectly via DBMS

Use Cases

Database Management Yes
Data Analysis Yes
Web Services Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Unauthorized access
Best Practices Regular backups, Access control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1989
Latest Version PostgreSQL 14 (2021)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .sql, .backup, .dump

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
PostgreSQL Free Windows, Mac, Linux, BSD, Solaris
pgAdmin Free Windows, Mac, Linux