DB Browser
Create, search, and edit SQLite or SQLCipher database files with DB Browser, an open-source visual database tool.
About DB Browser
DB Browser for SQLite (DB4S) is a visual tool for creating, searching and editing SQLite or SQLCipher database files. It presents a spreadsheet-like view of a database alongside a full SQL query facility, and the project describes itself as open source. The program is distributed for Windows, macOS and most versions of Linux and Unix, with documentation maintained on a wiki.
Key features
- Spreadsheet-style browsing, editing, adding and deleting of records
- Full SQL query execution with inspectable results and command log
- Create, define, modify and delete tables and indexes
- Import and export records, tables and CSV files
- Import and export databases from and to SQL dump files
- Add, change or remove SQLCipher encryption on database files
Best for: People who want a graphical way to inspect, edit and query SQLite or SQLCipher database files instead of working only from a command line.
Good for
- Combines a spreadsheet-like interface with a full SQL query facility
- Covers file-level tasks including compaction, CSV and SQL dump import/export
- Available for Windows, macOS and most versions of Linux and Unix
Watch out for
- Pricing information is not stated on the homepage
- Nightly builds are explicitly not warranted to be reliable or even to work properly
- DBHub.io, the project's related cloud database sharing service, was shut down in February 2025
DB Browser at a glance
- Website
- sqlitebrowser.org
- Category
- Development › APIs & Databases
- Type
- Online tool
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux, macOS, Web, Windows
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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DB Browser FAQ
Which operating systems does DB Browser for SQLite run on?
It works with Windows, macOS, and most versions of Linux and Unix. Official support for Windows on ARM was announced for 2026.
Can it work with encrypted databases?
Yes. Controls are available to add, change or remove SQLCipher encryption from database files.
What is the difference between releases and nightly builds?
Released versions are the official downloads. Nightly builds are also offered but are not warranted to be reliable or even to work properly.
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