How to Restore PROJECT.DB backup file in DaVinci Resolve | Quick Tip Tuesday!

You probably know the common way to restore a backup in DaVinci Resolve, but do you know how to Restore a PROJECT.DB Backup file in DaVinci Resolve? It's not straight forward, but it can come in very handy when the typical method doesn't work. Let's jump into this quick tip Tuesday!
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0:00 Typical Method to Restore Project Backups
0:19 Restore a Project.db Backup File
0:52 How to Find Backup Files (.db files)
1:35 Open Backup Files Location in Finder/Explorer
1:58 What am I looking at?!
2:17 What Project is this Backup For?
3:36 Find the Database Location
4:05 Mac Database Default Path
4:19 PC Default Database Path
4:39 Create New Folder in Database
5:13 Paste Project.db.00000000000000 file in Folder
5:23 MUST Rename .db File LIKE THIS!
5:34 Load the New Backup in DaVinci Resolve
6:16 If it’s Not Working…..

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This is only necessary if the easy and normal way doesn't work. Typically, you can just select the project in the project library, right click and choose restore backup. Then select the backup you want.

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