Download the SQLite JDBC driver, copy the JDBC URL into DbSchema, and start designing schemas with ER diagrams — free Community Edition.
A JDBC driver is a Java .jar library that lets applications connect to SQLite.
DbSchema uses JDBC to reverse engineer schemas, run SQL, and generate documentation.
Driver files are usually published by the database vendor or an open-source project.
Host, port, database name, and SSL options are passed in a URL starting with jdbc:.
Each SQLite driver uses its own syntax — see the connection details below.
SQLite is the world's most widely deployed embedded database — used in mobile apps (Android, iOS), browsers, IoT devices, and desktop applications. Unlike server-based databases, SQLite stores the entire database as a single file, requiring zero configuration or administration.
The driver archive is a zip file. Extract it and load the .jar files using DbSchema's Driver Manager. Original driver link is here.
DbSchema connects to SQLite database files using the xerial JDBC driver and renders the schema as a visual ER diagram. This is especially useful for inspecting SQLite databases from Android or iOS app backups, and for designing schemas before deploying them in production with SQLite.
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Get the SQLite driver zip below and install DbSchema for Windows, macOS, or Linux.
In DbSchema, open Driver Manager, add the extracted JAR, and paste your JDBC URL.
Reverse engineer SQLite, edit the model visually, and publish schema documentation.
After the JDBC driver connects, you get ER diagrams, SQL editor, schema sync, and HTML documentation in one desktop app. Compare DbSchema editions.
Reverse engineer SQLite into an interactive diagram and edit structures visually.
Run SQL with autocomplete or compose queries without writing every join by hand.
Export HTML docs your team can browse without installing DbSchema.
Connection tips, ports, SSL, and schema design workflows on the database landing page.
Other drivers teams often configure alongside SQLite.
Teams working with SQLite often use these engines too. Explore dedicated guides and JDBC setup for each.