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PCVITA software to repair corrupt SQLite databases on Windows

SQLite Recovery Software

PCVITA SQLite Recovery Software repairs corrupt DB, DB3 and SQLite files on Windows. Add a database with its journal file and preview tables, views, triggers and indexes before you export. SQLite recovery also brings back deleted records. Free demo previews all of it.

Input
DB, DB3 and SQLite files
Preview
Four tabs for tables, hex data, deleted rows and queries
Recovers
Tables, views, triggers, indexes and deleted rows
Export
SQLite, Access, PDF or CSV

Windows is the only platform. Copy a Mac or Android database file to your PC first. See all features. Need SQL Server files instead? Open SQL Database Recovery.

5 formatsSQLite file, two Access modes, PDF and CSV
4 tabsTables, hex data, deleted rows and queries
JournalRecover data from the journal file too
Since 2007Software for corporate needs
30 DaysMoney back guarantee*

How SQLite Recovery Works

SQLite recovery starts when you add the damaged database. PCVITA software scans it and previews the objects. Export the data when it looks right.

Source

Corrupt SQLite Database

Needs SQLite recovery

  • DB, DB3, SQLite 2 or SQLite 3 file
  • Damage from a crash or a bad write
  • Original file stays untouched
Recover

PCVITA SQLite Recovery

Installs on Windows

  • Scan and repair engine
  • Four preview tabs
  • Deleted record recovery
Result

Healthy Database or Report

Saved to your folder

  • Healthy SQLite file or Access database
  • PDF or CSV copy of the data
  • Report of the export
  1. 1
    AddLoad the SQLite file and its journal.
  2. 2
    PreviewCheck tables, deleted rows and hex data.
  3. 3
    ExportSave the data in the format you need.

Repair a SQLite Database in 6 Steps

SQLite recovery takes six screens from the first click to the exported copy. Select any step to see its screen. Software Guide covers the CSV, PDF and Access exports in detail.

Main window of the SQLite recovery software

Step 1. Install and Open the Software

Install PCVITA SQLite Recovery and start it from the Start menu. The main window opens with the Add File button ready.

Add File button in the SQLite recovery software

Step 2. Click Add File

Click Add File in the toolbar. Repeat the step for every database you want to scan.

File type window with SQLite file and journal file options

Step 3. Choose the File Type

Select SQLite File to add the database alone or with its journal file. Select Journal File to scan a journal and choose its encoding.

Browse window for selecting the corrupt SQLite file

Step 4. Browse to the File and Scan

Browse to the damaged file and click Open. The software scans and loads the database on its own.

Tabular view of recovered SQLite tables in the preview panel

Step 5. Preview the Recovered Objects

Select a table in the left panel. The right panel shows its rows in the Tabular tab. Switch to the hex, deleted rows and query tabs for more detail.

Export format list with SQLite, Access, PDF and CSV options

Step 6. Export the Recovered Data

Click Export and set the record options. Select SQLite Database, Microsoft Access, PDF or CSV. Browse to a folder and save. A message confirms the export.

Try these steps on your own database

Demo edition previews every object.

SQLite Recovery Software Features

What PCVITA software does during SQLite recovery, grouped by task.

Loads Databases and Journal Files

Your file decides the choice.

  • Add File

    Load one SQLite file and repeat for more.

  • Journal Files

    Scan a journal file with an encoding choice.

  • File Formats

    Open DB, DB3 and SQLite files.

  • Large Files

    Process big databases with UTF 8 and UTF 16 data.

File type window with SQLite file and journal file options
File type window with SQLite file and journal file options

Previews Objects Before Export

Check the result first.

  • Tabular View

    See table rows in a grid.

  • Hex View

    Read the raw bytes of a record.

  • Deleted Tab

    Preview the records you deleted.

  • SQL Editor

    Query the database and export the result.

Hex view of a recovered SQLite record
Hex view of a recovered SQLite record

Recovers Schema and Deleted Records

Structure and data come back together.

  • Tables and Views

    Recover tables, views and columns.

  • Triggers and Indexes

    Bring back triggers and indexes.

  • Deleted Records

    Recover deleted rows in the Deleted tab.

  • Journal Data

    Restore data held in the journal file.

Deleted records in the preview panel
Deleted records in the preview panel

Exports to Five Formats

Select the output that fits your next step.

  • SQLite Database

    Save a healthy SQLite file.

  • Microsoft Access New

    Create a new Access database.

  • Microsoft Access Existing

    Append to an existing Access file.

  • PDF and CSV

    Save tables as PDF or CSV.

  • Selective Export

    Export chosen objects and records.

Export options with active and deleted records
Export options with active and deleted records
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Test these options on your own database. Demo edition caps the export at 25 items.

Why SQLite Recovery Needs a Dedicated Tool

Four facts about SQLite recovery and how PCVITA software answers them.

  1. 1

    SQLite Corruption Has Many Causes

    SQLite documents rogue overwrites, locking problems, failed syncs and disk faults. SQLite recovery with PCVITA software starts from a scan of the damaged file.

  2. 2

    Dump Stops at the First Error

    SQLite states that its dump command stops at the first sign of corruption. PCVITA software keeps scanning and previews what it finds.

  3. 3

    Command Line Recovery Writes a Script

    SQLite recovery in the shell writes an SQL script. PCVITA software shows tables, hex data and deleted rows in a window.

  4. 4

    Orphan Rows Need Matching

    Rows without a table land in a lost and found table. PCVITA software lists recovered objects under their own names.

Prepare for SQLite Recovery in Six Checks

Six checks before your first SQLite recovery. Tick the boxes in order, then open the software.

  1. Copy the database to a safe folder. Work on the copy.
  2. Copy the journal file next to the database if one exists. The journal can hold recent data.
  3. Move the file to your Windows PC if it came from a Mac or a phone. The software works on Windows only.
  4. Close the app that uses the database so nothing writes to it.
  5. Install the .NET Framework on the PC. Version 4.5 is the listed prerequisite.
  6. Test the free demo on your database before you pay. Download the demo edition and preview every object.

System lines match the version and system table below. SQLite facts follow the page linked in the Sources.

SQLite Recovery Pricing

Start with the free demo, then buy one licence. Both SQLite recovery editions scan the same way. Export size is the only difference.

Demo Edition

Free

Check the result first

  • PreviewAll objects
  • Deleted dataPreview only
  • Export25 items
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Version 5.2, 15.4 MB, Windows

Full Edition

$149 one licence

Export the full database

  • PreviewAll objects
  • ExportNo item limit
  • DeliveryElectronic delivery by email
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30 Days Money Back*, Safe & Secure checkout

Included in Both Editions Both editions scan the same way and the export limit is the only difference

  • Add File
  • Journal Files
  • Tabular View
  • Hex View
  • Deleted Tab
  • SQL Editor
  • Selective Export
  • Data Type Mapping

Version, Size and System Requirements

Version, system needs and SQLite recovery details in one place.

Software Version, size and system needs
Version5.2
File size15.4 MB
MD551ea7bdc781d60878d5fc50c05233b33
Windows versionsWindows 11 (64 bit), Windows 10, 8 and 7 (32 or 64 bit) and Windows Server 2022, 2019, 2016, 2012 R2 and 2008
PrerequisitesMicrosoft .NET Framework 4.5
HardwareIntel Core 2 Duo E4600 at 2.40 GHz, AMD Ryzen 3 1200 at 3.10 GHz or Qualcomm Snapdragon X X1 26 100, 2 GB RAM recommended, 100 MB free disk space on HDD, SSD or NVMe
Free demo limitPreview of all objects and 25 items per export
DeliveryElectronic delivery by email after payment
Recovery What goes in, what comes out and what you set
InputCorrupt database files in SQLite 2 and 3 formats
SQLite versions3.2, 3.3, 3.40, 3.41, 3.43, 3.44, 3.45, 3.46.0 and 3.46.1
EncodingUTF 8 and UTF 16 data
JournalScan a journal file with the database
PreviewFour preview tabs with a SQL editor
RecoversTables, views, triggers, indexes, columns and deleted records
Export formatsSQLite file, two Access modes, PDF and CSV
Data type mappingMatch SQLite types for the Access export

SQLite Command Line vs PCVITA SQLite Recovery

What SQLite documents about its command line next to PCVITA SQLite recovery, so you can choose the route that fits your file.

PointSQLite Command LinePCVITA Tool
Recover methodThe .recover commandScan, preview and export in one window
OutputAn SQL scriptSQLite, Access, PDF or CSV
Corrupt file handling.dump stops at the first corruptionScans the full file and previews the objects
Orphan rowsSaved in a lost and found tableListed as recovered objects
Preview before exportNot describedTabular, Hex, Deleted and SQL Editor tabs
Skill neededCommand line and SQLPoint and click
PriceFreeFree demo, full edition $149

SQLite facts come from the SQLite command line shell page. PCVITA software facts come from the Features and Version tables on this page.

Quick Checks Before You Start Recovery

  • Work on a copy. Keep the original file safe.
  • Add the journal. Recent data can sit in the journal file.
  • Preview first. Review deleted rows before you export.
  • Test the export. Open the saved file to confirm the data.

Need to open an Access file after the export? Open Access Recovery to repair a damaged Access database.

Sources for SQLite Facts The page behind the facts on this page

SQLite Recovery FAQs

Answers to SQLite recovery questions, grouped by topic.

Recovery and Options How the software behaves with your SQLite file

How do I repair a corrupt SQLite database with PCVITA software?

SQLite recovery takes six steps.

  1. Step 1. Install the software and open it.
  2. Step 2. Add the damaged file.
  3. Step 3. Select the file type.
  4. Step 4. Select the database and scan.
  5. Step 5. Preview the objects.
  6. Step 6. Export the data.
Which file formats does the software open?

DB, DB3, SQLite 2 and SQLite 3 files. The software reads UTF 8 and UTF 16 data and supports SQLite versions 3.2 to 3.46.1.

Can the software recover deleted records?

Yes. The Deleted tab lists deleted records. The demo previews them and the full edition exports them.

Does the software use the journal file?

Yes. Add the journal with the database or scan the journal alone. Choose its encoding in the file type window.

Which export formats does the software offer?

Five formats. Save a SQLite database, a new Access database, an existing Access database, a PDF or a CSV.

Can I query the recovered data with SQL?

Yes. The SQL Editor tab queries the selected database. Export the query result from the same tab.

Can I export only some tables or records?

Yes. Select the objects and set the record options before you export. Choose active records, deleted records or media files.

Does the software export triggers and indexes?

Yes. The software recovers triggers, indexes, views and columns along with the tables.

Does SQLite recovery change my original file?

No. The software reads the file and saves the recovered data to a new location.

Demo and Price Demo limits and licence price

What does the free demo do?

It previews every object. The SQLite recovery demo scans the same way and exports 25 items. Deleted data stays in preview mode.

How much does the full edition cost?

$149 for one licence of SQLite recovery. The full edition carries a 30 day money back guarantee. Electronic delivery sends your download link and activation key by email.

Where can I download the software?

Click Download Now on this page. Version 5.2 of the demo edition weighs 15.4 MB and installs on Windows. Test the demo on your database before you buy.

Compatibility and Setup Windows versions and prerequisites

Which Windows versions does the software need?

Windows 11 (64 bit) and Windows 10, 8 and 7 (32 or 64 bit). Windows Server 2008 to 2022 also works. You need Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 and 100 MB free disk space. 2 GB RAM is recommended.

Does the software work on a Mac?

No. The software installs on Windows only. Copy the database from your Mac to a Windows PC and scan it there.

Can I open files from Android or iOS apps?

Yes. Files made on Android, iOS, Linux, UNIX or Mac load after you copy them to your Windows PC.

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Awards for PCVITA Software

Badges earned by PCVITA software.

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GearDownload: 100% clean badge, no spyware, adware or viruses found in PCVITA software.

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Key Takeaways on SQLite Recovery

Five facts to keep from this page.

  • Four preview tabs. Four tabs show the data before export.
  • Deleted rows. The Deleted tab brings back records you removed.
  • Journal support. Scan the journal file with the database.
  • Five formats. Save the result as a SQLite file, an Access file, a PDF or a CSV.
  • Demo and price. Free demo previews all objects with a 25 item export cap. Full edition costs $149 per licence and carries a money back guarantee.

Repair Your SQLite Database Today

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