.RDB File Extension

RDB files exist as 4 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Retrospect Backup Set

The rdb file extension is associated with Retrospect. The file contains backup of computer data. Retrospect is backup and recovery software for servers, notebooks and desktops. Retrospect files are re...

General Information

Title RDB File Extension
Extension .rdb
Full Form Retrospect Backup Set File
File Type Backup File
Developer Retrospect, Inc.
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store backup data
Additional Functions Data recovery, Archive
Features Compression, Encryption

File Characteristics

Quality High reliability
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable No

Use Cases

Data Backup Yes
Disaster Recovery Yes
Data Archiving Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Unauthorized access
Best Practices Regular backups, Secure storage

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1989
Latest Version Retrospect 18 (2021)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .rbf, .bkf, .gho

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Retrospect Commercial Windows, Mac

Type 2: N64 ROM Database

RDB files contain lists of Nintendo 64 games. They help N64 emulators identify and run ROMs. The popular N64 console launched in 1996. It featured enhanced graphics and cartridge-based games like Mari...

General Information

Title RDB File Extension
Extension .rdb
Full Form N64 ROM Database File
File Type Database File
Developer Various
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store ROM metadata
Additional Functions Facilitate emulation
Features Indexed, Searchable

File Characteristics

Quality Structured data
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With tools

Use Cases

ROM Management Yes
Emulator Compatibility Yes
Gaming Archives Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks File tampering
Best Practices Verify sources, Update regularly

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Varies by software
Latest Version Depends on database updates

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .z64, .n64, .v64

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Project64 Free Windows
Mupen64Plus Free Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 3: Wavelet Video Images File

General Information

Title RDB File Extension
Extension .rdb
Full Form Wavelet Video Images File
File Type Video File
Developer Unknown
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store video data
Additional Functions Store image sequences
Features Wavelet compression

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on compression
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable No

Use Cases

Video Playback Possible
Image Sequence Storage Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Corruption
Best Practices Regular backups

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Unknown

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .avi, .mov, .mp4

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
None Confirmed N/A N/A

Type 4: Remote Desktop Backup

General Information

Title RDB File Extension
Extension .rdb
Full Form Remote Desktop Backup File
File Type Backup File
Developer Various
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store backup
Additional Functions Restore configuration
Features Data encapsulation, Configuration settings

File Characteristics

Quality High reliability
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Not directly

Use Cases

System Administration Yes
Disaster Recovery Yes
Configuration Transfer Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Unauthorized access
Best Practices Encryption, Secure storage

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Varies
Latest Version Dependent on software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .bak, .backup

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Remote Desktop Services Licensed Windows Server
Third-party Backup Tools Varies Varies