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SQLite Repair: Fix Corrupted SQLite Files Online

Recover a corrupted SQLite file that won't open — we rebuild it and hand back a clean, working .sqlite. Free, online, no watermark.

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Repair SQLite

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Accepts .sqlite, .sqlite3, .db

  1. Upload the broken or unreadable .sqlite file.
  2. We re-read it and rebuild its structure.
  3. Download the repaired .sqlite file.

sqlite.repair brings broken SQLite files back to life. Upload a corrupted .sqlite that won't open and the tool rebuilds its structure to recover a clean, working file. Free, no account, no watermark.

Our guides explain why SQLite files corrupt, what repair can and can't recover, and how to avoid losing files in the first place.

One job, done well: SQLite repair

sqlite.repair does exactly one thing — rebuild a damaged .sqlite file — and tries to do it better than a general converter. If a file is too far gone to rebuild whole, it recovers as much as it honestly can.

SQLite repair guides

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How to repair SQLite Reading PRAGMA integrity_check Output in SQLite Interprets specific messages from PRAGMA integrity_check and maps each to the right action: REINDEX, VACUUM, or full recovery. 3 min read Preventing file loss Fix "database is locked" Without Corrupting SQLite Fix 'database is locked' errors in SQLite without corrupting your data by understanding locks, using timeouts, and avoiding dangerous file deletions. 3 min read Why SQLite files corrupt SQLite "File Is Not a Database": Causes and Fixes The SQLite 'file is not a database' error (SQLITE_NOTADB 26) has distinct causes including encryption, wrong file type, or a damaged header. Here is how to identify and fix each one. 4 min read Preventing file loss How to Prevent SQLite Corruption A practical checklist to prevent SQLite corruption: use WAL mode, shut down cleanly, avoid copying live databases, back up with VACUUM INTO or .backup, and pick reliable storage. 5 min read How to repair SQLite How to Repair a Corrupted SQLite Database A practical, developer-focused guide to repairing a corrupted SQLite database. Diagnose the damage with integrity_check, salvage tables with .recover, and rebuild a clean file. 5 min read Recovering SQLite data Recovering Data from a Corrupt SQLite File A developer's guide to recovering data from a corrupt SQLite file: how .recover and .dump salvage rows page by page, the role of sqlite_master, and exporting tables. 5 min read Why SQLite files corrupt Why SQLite Databases Get Corrupted A clear explanation of why SQLite databases get corrupted, from interrupted writes and power loss to copying live files, WAL and journal problems, and failing storage. 5 min read

SQLite Repair FAQ

Is sqlite.repair free?

Yes — the tool is free, with no watermark and no account.

What corruption can it fix?

Broken headers, damaged indexes and interrupted downloads recover well. Badly truncated .sqlite files may only partly recover — the tool tells you honestly.

Are my files private?

Files are processed in an isolated workspace and removed shortly after download.

Got a different broken file?

sqlite.repair is part of a family of free, single-purpose repair tools. Pick the one for your file type.