SQLite
A self-contained relational database file format used by SQLite to store tables, indexes, schema information, and application data in a single cross-platform file.
General information
- Format name
- SQLite Database
- Extensions
.sqlite.sqlite3.db- MIME type
application/vnd.sqlite3- Category
- data
- Data type
- Binary
- Developer
- SQLite Project
File signatures
| Offset | Hexadecimal | ASCII | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 53 51 4C 69 74 65 20 66 6F 72 6D 61 74 20 33 00 | SQLite format 3 | SQLite 3 database files begin with this 16-byte header including a trailing NUL byte. |
Common uses
Application databases
Mobile app storage
Desktop software data
Embedded databases
Local caches and indexes
Related formats
Technical resources
| Resource | Publisher | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Database File Format | SQLite | Open resource ↗ |
| Media Types Registry | IANA | Open resource ↗ |
Record information
- Verified
- October 4, 2026
- Last updated
- October 4, 2026