Generate DBML from a SQLite file
- Open your database in SQLite Viewer.
- Choose ER diagram.
- Select DBML in the export format list.
- Export the generated text and review it in your preferred DBML tool.
What the conversion includes
The export describes tables, column names, declared SQLite data types, primary keys and declared foreign-key relationships. It gives design tools enough structure to render a useful model without exposing table rows.
Table orders {
id integer [pk]
customer_id integer [not null]
created_at text
}
Ref: orders.customer_id > customers.id
Why use DBML?
DBML is easier to review than a database binary and more focused on data modeling than executable SQL. Teams use it to discuss schemas, create diagrams, document relationships and plan changes before writing migrations.
DBML is a design representation, not a byte-for-byte database backup. Keep the original SQLite file and use Save DB when you need a working database containing its data.
Review the generated model
SQLite allows flexible type declarations and schemas may omit foreign keys. Check custom types, composite constraints, generated columns, indexes and relationships that exist only in application code. Add design-level annotations after export where necessary.