.odb ODB database
Documents & office
| MIME type | application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.database |
|---|---|
| Description | ODB database |
| Acronym | ODB – OpenDocument Database |
| Category | Documents & office |
| Signature (magic bytes) | 50 4B 03 04 (PK..) |
| Based on | application/zip |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .odb file?
A .odb file is a “ODB database” (MIME type application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.database). ODB stands for OpenDocument Database.
How do I open a .odb file?
With an office suite: LibreOffice (free, Windows/macOS/Linux) opens most document formats, as do Microsoft Office or the vendor’s own app.
How can you tell a genuine .odb file?
By the bytes at the start of the file, the signature (magic bytes): 50 4B 03 04 (PK..). On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.odb checks the real type regardless of the extension.
Which format is .odb based on?
Technically a .odb file is a subtype of “Zip archive” (application/zip), so programs for that base format can often read it too.
Which MIME type belongs to .odb?
The MIME type is application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.database. In the Apache web server: AddType application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.database .odb; in nginx: types { application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.database odb; }.