SQLite Database Recovery Software: Features Analysis and Worth Testing

For its various qualities like no administration, small size, and zero-configuration, SQLite is the adopted database engine now days. It is almost everywhere- Cellphones, websites, web browsers, email clients, set top box, game consoles etc. SQLite uses file system of the Operating System and saves the database into a single disk-file which could be saved with .db, .db3, .sqlite, or .sqlite3 extension. This database is used to store and retrieve data and thus it is important that the files storing the DB must be in a consistent state.

If the SQLite database file is corrupt, it will affect accessibility of data stored in it. Therefore, for business or mission critical data, it becomes necessary to recover the database and then get started with it again. Here, we are going to discuss a tool that is a complete solution to recover and restore SQLite database with absolute ease.

Product Description:

SQLite Database Recovery software is a solution that has specialization of recovering tables, views, triggers and other objects of SQLite DB. The recovered database can be used as SQLite database or exported to MS Access or SQL database. The solution is made for Windows OS users and have an intuitive interface for ease at operability.

#: Recover all components of SQLite database (tables, views, index, triggers, columns etc.). The software has an efficient file scanner and once the added files are scanned, an instant preview of the recovered objects will be available in the tool.

#: Recovered SQLite database can be exported into MS Access MDB file, SQLite DB file, or to other databases like SQL MDF using DSN. Choose a database name source and it is completely up to the user where the database has to be exported.

#: Database recovery for varied SQLite supportive platforms is possible. SQLite database for smart phones (calls records, SMS), instant messengers (Skype, Whatsapp), Email clients (Outlook 2011, Thunderbird, Incredimail), web browsers (Firefox, Chrome) etc. can be recovered with the tool.

Software Features: A Detailed View

#: SQLite tables, triggers, views and related objects can be previewed in tabular format within the tool. The tool include an in-built previewer that allows to read the SQLite database along with option to ‘Search’ for the relevant data within the database.

#: When SQLite database is moved to MDB or MDF file, the software it is important that data type is properly mapped for easy transfer of data. For this, the software includes data type mapping option which has to be managed manually.

#: There is no limitation imposed upon the size of database. At a time, the software can handle a file of 1.5 TB. In addition to this, different variants of SQLite database files, .db, .sqlite, .db3, and .sqlite3 can be added to the tool for recovery.

Discussing Cons and Pros:

Good Points:

There is no limitation on the size of SQLite database. Plus, the recovery process is time savior and is very explanatory due to software interface.

When it comes to saving the recovered database, there are multiple options rendered in the tool which is a plus point. The tool is definitely a suitable solution for restoring the DB in less time.

Improvement Scope:

Along with recovery of database from corrupt file, if the software could have the option for deleted records recovery, then it would have been an added advantage.

There is option for recovering only the DB files. At times, there is requirement for previewing or restoring the WAL or journals also. The software does not work in that scenario.

Final Verdict:

Simplicity and efficiency is the USB of this tool. SQLite is now a days a prevalent database engine and any kind of damage to its B can lead to functionality issues in various mission-critical applications. This SQLite database recovery tool is definitely a great help if anything wrong happens to the DB. Considering the good points in the tool and counting the improvement scope, I would rate this tool 8/10.