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> I would like to know in which extension postgres database is being saved.and
> also I would like to know how can we transfer one database file from one
> machine to another.I will be grateful to you if you answer my query.

Use pg_dump to transfer databases. The Postgres database files are
stored in a specific area on your machine, but do not have explicit file
extensions on each file. I don't know which platform and package you are
running, so can not be more specific.

Good luck.

                          - Thomas