DAB file: How can I open a .DAB file?
The table below provides useful information about the .dab file extension. It answers questions such as:
- What is the .dab file?
- What program do I need to open a .dab file?
- How can the .dab file be opened, edited or printed?
- How can I convert .dab files to another format?
We hope you find this page helpful and a valuable resource.
✅ OrangeCD Database

The DAB file is an OrangeCD Database. OrangeCD Catalog is the comprehensive music database program for cataloging your music on any media: CD, DVD, MP3, iTunes, OGG, FLAC, WMA files or even your old LPs and tapes.
✅ Digital Audio Broadcasting File

The DAB file is a Digital Audio Broadcasting File. Digital Audio Broadcasting is a digital radio technology for broadcasting radio stations.
✅ Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D Rainfall Distribution Table

The DAB file is an Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D Rainfall Distribution Table. AutoCAD Civil 3D is a standards-based surveying and civil engineering design software.
⚠ Be careful with .dab files.
It's important to know that the .dab file extension can be used by various programs, not just the ones you expect. This includes potentially harmful software or malware that might create .dab files. Be cautious when dealing with .dab files from unknown sources.
🚫 The .dab file extension is often given incorrectly!
According to the searches on our site, these misspellings were the most common in the past year:
Is it possible that the filename extension is misspelled?
We found the following similar file extensions in our database:
🔴 Can't open a .dab file?
When you double-click a file to open it, Windows examines the filename extension. If Windows recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When Windows does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:
Select an app to open this .dab file
It means that the operating system does not have a default app associated with the .dab file type. To resolve this issue and open the file, you can take the following steps:
- Right-click on the .dab file. A context menu will appear.
- From the context menu, select Open with. Windows will display a list of recommended apps.
- If the desired app is listed, select it from the provided options.
- If you cannot find the appropriate app, you may need to install software that supports the specific file type.
If you don't know how to change the default app for the .dab file, check the FAQ.
🔴 Can I change the extension of files?
Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. The extension of a file serves as a hint to the operating system and various software programs about the type of data contained within the file. When you alter a file's extension, you essentially modify how software applications interpret and handle that file. Every file has a specific format, also known as its file type or file format. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format.
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