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Convert DB to SQL

Verified by Adam B.· reviewed by FE Editorial ·updated Aug 26, 2026
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Is it possible to convert DB to SQL?
Yes - DB converts to SQL.

Open DB Browser for SQLite, go to File > Export > Database to SQL file, and save the .sql script. Alternatively, run sqlite3 file.db .dump > output.sql in a terminal for the same result.

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Why convert DB to SQL?

A .sql dump is plain text, making it easy to version-control, inspect in any editor, or use as a readable backup. It also enables migrating data to a different database engine, though the SQLite dialect may need adjustments for MySQL or PostgreSQL. .sql files are the standard exchange format between database systems.

How to convert DB to SQL

DB Browser for SQLite FREE

Open the .db via File > Open Database, then go to File > Export > Database to SQL file. Choose which tables to include and save the .sql file.

Navicat Premium APP

Connect to the SQLite .db in Navicat Premium and use the data transfer or export feature to generate a .sql dump.

Exportizer APP

Open the .db in Exportizer and export the database contents as a .sql script file.

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About these formats

.DB SQLite Database File

A .db file is almost always a SQLite database - the single-file format used by Android apps, browsers, and desktop programs to store their data. Open it with the free DB Browser for SQLite…

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.SQL SQL Script (Structured Query Language source / database dump)

A SQL file is a plain-text file containing SQL commands - schema definitions, INSERT statements, or queries. Open it in any text editor to read it; to use it, execute it against a database…

Open .SQL details →

Quality & what to watch

  • The dump uses SQLite dialect SQL (BEGIN TRANSACTION/COMMIT, INTEGER PRIMARY KEY syntax); adjust data types and remove SQLite-specific pragmas before importing into MySQL or PostgreSQL.
  • The dump includes tables, indexes, triggers, and views; row data becomes one INSERT statement per row, so large databases produce very large .sql files.
  • If a -wal file sits next to the .db, close the owning application before dumping to avoid capturing uncommitted pages.

Frequently asked questions

Can I import the `.sql` file back into SQLite?
Yes - run sqlite3 newfile.db < output.sql to create a new database from the dump.
Can I use the SQLite dump with MySQL or PostgreSQL?
With modifications - remove SQLite-specific pragmas and adjust data types, as the dump uses SQLite SQL dialect.
Can I dump just one table instead of the whole database?
Yes - run sqlite3 file.db ".dump tablename" > tablename.sql to export a single table.
Is there a browser-based tool for this conversion?
No reliable browser tool can convert a binary SQLite .db to .sql - this requires running the sqlite3 engine as a native binary.