Where Does Rekordbox Store Its Library Database?
Rekordbox Pioneer folder with master.db library database on Windows and macOS.
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Rekordbox 6 and 7 keep the collection in an encrypted master.db SQLite database inside the Pioneer folder, with analysis files and settings beside it. Older version 5 used datafile.edb in the same spot.
The database encrypts with SQLCipher, so only Rekordbox and dedicated tools read it. Back it up through File > Library > Backup Library before any surgery.
Where Rekordbox stores this, by platform
%APPDATA%\Pioneer\rekordbox
Holds master.db plus analysis files and settings. Rekordbox 5 used datafile.edb here instead. Use the in-app library backup before touching anything; raw copies work for restores but encrypted contents resist hand edits.
~/Library/Pioneer/rekordbox
Same master.db library role. Reach it through Finder Go > Go to Folder. Back up from inside the app for the supported path.
Frequently asked questions
How do I back up my Rekordbox collection?
Use File > Library > Backup Library inside the app, which packages master.db plus settings. Store those archives off-machine.
Where are Rekordbox USB exports?
On the USB itself under PIONEER with exportLibrary.db for modern players. The desktop master.db above is the source they export from.
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