html - How is HTML5 WebStorage data physically stored?

Question

In using the HTML5 WebStorage functionality, I know that certain browsers, like Chrome, have developer tools that enable users to browse thru the contents of their WebStorage for debugging and trouble-shooting purposes.

I was wondering if it is possible to view the contents of web storage in the file system. Is this content stored in text files on the file system that are in some standard location? Or is this data stored in some proprietary binary format by the various browsers and is not designed to be accessible or viewable by browsing the file system?

My motivation for asking this question is to see if you can view the content of WebStorage on the file system as an aid to development and debugging, and also just out of curiosity too see how this data is actually stored.

Thanks.

Answer 1

Chrome uses SQLite for LocalStorage.

I confirmed this by going to AppDataLocalGoogleChromeUser DataDefaultLocal Storage on my local PC and viewing the contents of a file. The files start with "SQLite format 3" when viewed via a text editor. You will need a SQLite database viewer to view the data.