Convert KDB to KDBX

File Extension KDB
Full Name Encrypted Passwords Database Format

KDB database file stores information generated by KeePass Password Safe and KeePassX software tools. Database records can be freely sorted into groups for password categorization according to user’s needs.

File Extension KDBX
Full Name KeePass Password Database Format

KDBX is a file format native to KeePass Password Safe, a multi-platform password management tool.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "KDB") to another (referred to as "KDBX"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, KDB file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format KDB to format KDBX becomes essential.

So, how can we perform KDB to KDBX file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format KDB and transforming it into format KDBX. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of KDB to KDBX converters.

Conversion from KDB to KDBX

KDB to KDBX

How to convert the KDB file to KDBX?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of KDB to KDBX. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the KDB file:

  • Please indicate on your computer the source file KDB, the format of which you are going to change
  • Load the KDB file to the application
  • Select the output format of the KDBX file (the one that we want to achieve)
  • Select the location to save the output file KDBX on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
  • Confirm conversion
  • Wait for a moment
  • Enjoy the converted KDBX file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?

File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.