DB Browser for SQLite
DB Browser for SQLite (DB4S) is a free, open-source, cross-platform SQL GUI application designed for creating, designing, and editing SQLite database files. It provides a visual interface to the full capabilities of SQLite, making database management more accessible.
Overview
Added
March 17, 2026
Subject & domain
computer-science-fundamentals · database-systems
Grade range
Grade 9 (Freshman)–Grade 12 (Senior)
Page kind
Tool
Introduction
DB Browser for SQLite (DB4S) Overview
- Purpose: A high-quality, open-source, visual tool for creating, searching, and editing SQLite and SQLCipher database files.
- Interface: Features a spreadsheet-like view combined with a full SQL query facility.
- Compatibility: Supports Windows, macOS, and most Linux/Unix distributions.
- Core Functionality:
- Database management: Create, compact, and manage tables and indexes.
- Data manipulation: Browse, edit, add, delete, sort, and search records.
- Import/Export: Supports text, CSV files, and SQL dump files.
- Advanced features: SQL command logging, simple graph plotting, and SQLCipher encryption management.
- Current Version: 3.13.0 (official release).
- Resources:
- Official downloads: sqlitebrowser.org/dl/
- Nightly builds (unstable): nightlies.sqlitebrowser.org/latest/
- Documentation: Available via the project wiki.
- Security: Windows binaries are code-signed via SignPath.io.
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