FRM File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .frm
File Type MySQL Database Format File
Primary Usage Storing table format definition
Created By MySQL
Used By MySQL Database Engine
Structure Binary
Editable No (direct editing not recommended)
Encryption Not inherently supported
Compression Not inherently supported
Contain Code No (contains structural definitions)
Associated Files .MYD (Data), .MYI (Index)
Access Method Through MySQL Engine
Character Set Varies (dependent on database settings)
Stored Information Table structure, field types, default values
Versioning Varies with MySQL version
Location Path Format /var/lib/mysql/{database_name}
Backup Importance Critical (for data structure integrity)
Data Recovery Possible with proper tools and backups
Importance for Database Integrity High (Essential for table definitions)
MIME Type application/octet-stream