.pdb
File Type 1 |
Program Database |
File Format |
Standard (developed by Microsoft) |
Usage |
Open manually; may be referenced by an application |
Popularity |
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Popular |
Description |
Program database files are installed with various programs. They contain data in a structured database format and are typically referenced by the corresponding program while the program is running.
Multiple programs use program database files, but most save the files in a proprietary format. Therefore, a specific PDB file may only be recognized by one program.
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Open With |
macOS |
Intuit Quicken for Mac
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Updated |
March 3, 2010 |
File Type 2 |
Protein Data Bank File |
File Format |
Standard |
Usage |
Referenced by an application; not meant to be opened manually; may run a program or script when opened |
Popularity |
★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ Average |
Description |
Contains 3D coordinates of atoms present in a protein or other chemical compound; standard format used by RCSB (Research Collaboratory for Structural Bioinformatics) to study the 3D structure of biological macromolecules.
PDB files can typically be viewed within a Web browser that has a molecular viewer plugin installed.
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Open With |
Windows |
Avogadro
Jmol
RasMol
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macOS |
Avogadro
Jmol
Apple Safari with JmolApplet or Protein ...
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Updated |
2007 |
File Type 3 |
PowerDesigner Database Backup File |
File Format |
Proprietary (Sybase) |
Usage |
Open manually |
Popularity |
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ Uncommon |
Description |
Backup of a PowerDesigner database (.PDM) file; includes data saved in the database as well as references to other files; created as a backup in case the main database file needs to be restored.
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Open With |
Windows |
Sybase PowerDesigner
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Updated |
2007 |
File Type 4 |
Palm Desktop Database File |
File Format |
Standard (developed by Palm) |
Usage |
Open manually |
Popularity |
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ Common |
Description |
PDB files are generated by PDAs that use the Palm OS. The PDB format supports multiple types of data, including text, images, and spreadsheets. It is also commonly used for eBooks distributed on the Palm platform.
Important: The Palm OS has mostly been replaced by other mobile operating systems, such as iOS and Android. It is possible to read PDB files on Android and iOS devices using third-party apps.
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Open With |
Windows |
Palm Desktop
Fictionwise eReader
DC Co iSilo
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macOS |
Planamesa NeoOffice
Fictionwise eReader
Lemkesoft GraphicConverter
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Unix |
txt2pdbdoc
XnViewMP
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Updated |
February 6, 2012 |
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