DB Browser for SQLite
DB Browser for SQLite is a desktop database tool for creating, browsing, editing, and querying SQLite and SQLCipher files on macOS.
What is DB Browser for SQLite?
DB Browser for SQLite is a native desktop database tool for working with SQLite and SQLCipher database files on macOS. It helps developers, analysts, testers, and power users open database files, inspect tables, edit records, design schemas, and run SQL without relying only on command-line tools. The app includes a visual interface for browsing data, creating and modifying tables, importing and exporting data, and executing custom queries. It is commonly used to inspect app data, review local databases during development, troubleshoot stored information, and make small manual changes to SQLite files. DB Browser for SQLite is an open-source utility maintained by the DB Browser for SQLite project, and it is best suited to users who need a focused graphical interface for SQLite database management.
Key features
- Open and inspect SQLite and SQLCipher database files
- Browse tables, indexes, and schema structures visually
- Create and modify tables, fields, and relationships
- Run custom SQL queries and review the results
- Edit records directly in a spreadsheet-style data view
- Import and export data in common formats such as CSV
- Search database contents without using command-line tools
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Safety overview
Status: Safe
DB Browser for SQLite is legitimate database software. It needs access to the database files you choose to open, and any edits you save can directly change or overwrite data in those files. That level of access is normal for a database editor, but it means you should be careful when working with app data, production copies, or important project files. If the contents matter, make a backup before saving structural changes or bulk edits.
Recommendation: Keep DB Browser for SQLite if you use SQLite databases for development, analysis, or troubleshooting. If you no longer work with SQLite files, you can remove the app like other desktop software, but save or back up any important database files separately because uninstalling the app does not replace damaged or deleted data.
Common paths
/Applications/DB Browser for SQLite.app
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