DBF to CSV Converter - dBASE to Spreadsheet

Convert DBF (dBASE) database files to CSV spreadsheet format. Extract legacy database data for Excel. Your data stays private.

Drag & drop DBF file here

Supports .dbf files

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Frequently Asked Questions

DBF is a legacy database format originally from dBASE. It's still used by many applications including Shapefile GIS data, FoxPro, Visual FoxPro, and older business/accounting systems.

No. All processing happens locally in your browser. Your database files never leave your device. Perfect for confidential business or financial records.

dBASE III, dBASE IV, FoxPro, and Visual FoxPro compatible DBF files are supported. Most common DBF files from legacy systems should work correctly.

Numeric fields (N, F) are converted to numbers, logical fields (L) become TRUE/FALSE, dates (D) are formatted as YYYY-MM-DD, and character fields (C) remain as text.

Yes. The CSV output is fully compatible with Excel, Google Sheets, LibreOffice Calc, and other spreadsheet applications. The file includes a UTF-8 BOM for proper encoding.

The converter attempts UTF-8 first, then falls back to ISO-8859-1 (Latin-1) for older files. This handles most encoding scenarios from legacy systems.

Records marked as deleted in the DBF file (with the deletion flag) are automatically skipped during conversion. Only active records appear in the CSV output.

Yes. DBF files from Shapefiles (GIS data) convert perfectly to CSV, allowing you to analyze geographic attributes in spreadsheet tools or join with other datasets.

All fields are extracted. The preview shows the first 10 fields, but the CSV download includes all fields. Field information is shown after loading.

Browser-based conversion handles DBF files with hundreds of thousands of records. Very large files (100MB+) may take longer to process depending on your device.

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