DBK File Extension

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The .DBK file extension belongs to files created by 'Sony Ericsson PC Suite', an application for backing up phone settings and data.

The .DBK format is compressed, much like a .zip file - resulting in smaller file sizes. The file itself is a container file, meaning it can contain many different types of data, typically:

- Contacts
- Calendar
- Tasks
- Notes
- Bookmarks
- Phone memory
- Memory card data (pictures, video, music etc)

Once the .dbk file has been created on your computer, you are then able to restore this data to your phone, once again using the 'PC Suite'.

If you you wish to access the actual data inside the file, you'll find the compression format is identical to that of a standard zip file; simply renaming the extension from .dbk to .zip is reported to work - however we advise to make a backup of the file first.

Update 2012: We are currently seeking a .DBK file for further analysis. If you have a .DBK file you are able to send us, please email the file to webmaster@dotwhat.net. All files received will be treated as confidential and used for internal analysis only.

How to Open .DBK (Sony Ericsson Phone Backup File) files

Windows

7-Zip

Sony Ericsson PC Suite

Mac OS

Sony Ericsson iSync

Linux

7-Zip

Unknown

7-Zip

Additional extension information

File type:	Backup
Popularity:	Average
Author:	Sony Ericsson
MIME type:	Not specified

Other .DBK file extensions

Visitor comments

sylvester

2009-10-21 15:38:27

I am using Sony Ericsson W660 software, and performed a back up but the file format shows DBK - with what software can I read it?

thyagu

2009-11-23 15:32:37

Can you suggest me a way to convert .dbk file to .ipd file format as I want to transport the data from Sony Ericsson to Blackberry mobile.

Nono

2009-12-10 16:35:25

It worked! I backed up my phone using Sony Ericsson PC suite and wanted to access the .dbk file. I copied the file first and renamed the copied file to .zip

Simon

2010-01-23 17:14:50

Backed up then changed file name to .zip. It worked. Opened all my contacts individually and asked if I wanted to store each in Outlook Express Address Book.

atul

2010-02-09 05:56:48

I managed to open the .DBK file and was happy to see that it was possible, but I could only see one contact - I don't where the other contacts have gone? Is it possible to rename it back to .dbf?

vivek

2010-04-09 00:12:07

Hi Atul, did you manage to get all your contacts? I also backed up all my contacts in dbk format, converted it to a zip file, opened contact vcf file but could find only the first contact.I have a total of more than 800 contacts on my mobile.Some one suggest how to get all the contacts. Also I want to convert all the contacts to an xls file.

Suraj

2010-05-17 02:12:25

I tried changing the extension to .zip and it worked but I could only see the first contact from my contact list. Is there any other option by which I can get all other contacts as well?

Andrew

2010-06-27 16:11:38

I am having the same problem in that I can only see 1 contact to view (via VCF file). I changed the file extension from DBK to ZIP.Did you find out an answer to this problem? Any help is much appreciated.

Madhu

2010-08-25 15:36:46

Keep pressing "ok" button after you open the contact vcf file. Each contact is opened sequentially (one by one for every ok pressing) and alphabetically. This solution worked perfectly for me!

Elias Shaik

2010-09-12 21:26:31

If you are seeing only one contact then heres what you need to do. Go to Sony Ericsson's PC suite connect to your phone and select synchronization option and select contact and sync with outlook. You'll see all phone numbers in your outlook.

2010-11-09 09:03:33

I could see the no. of contacts as 528, but when I see it in PC Suit, it shows "no name" on all. What could be the reason? How to retrieve the contact numbers?

Daizel

2010-12-08 18:27:43

Use "Window address book" to import the *.vcf file. You can recovery all of contacts you have.

mirto

2010-12-21 19:35:08

I am having the same problem.I can only see the first contact (via VCF file). I changed the file extension from DBK to ZIP.Please, if any of you have an answer to this problem, I would really appreciate the help!

Vijaye

2011-01-06 08:33:54

You can open the VCF file in word. You will see all your contacts.

Mohammad

2011-06-16 11:28:43

Just import it to yahoo account import tool and import it to your contact then export it to any format you need

Sahil

2011-07-05 18:58:27

Synchronising with outlook on PC Suite is the best option. We dont even need to open the dbk file. All the contacts can be retrieved from the outlook contacts page.

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