DBF (dBASE File) is one of the oldest database formats, created in 1980. Used by dBASE, FoxPro, Clipper, and many GIS applications. Still widely used today.

dBASE III, dBASE IV, dBASE 5, FoxPro, and Visual FoxPro formats. The parser handles version-specific field types and header structures.

Character (C), Numeric (N), Float (F), Date (D), Logical (L), and Memo (M) fields. Memo content requires the associated .dbt/.fpt file.

Yes. All processing happens locally in your browser. Your database files never leave your device, ensuring complete privacy for sensitive data.

Export from legacy applications, GIS software (Shapefiles include .dbf), accounting systems, or older database applications.

DBF files mark deleted records with a flag. By default, deleted records are skipped. Toggle the option to include them.

Memo field references are shown. Full memo content requires uploading the associated .dbt or .fpt file alongside the .dbf.

The parser attempts to detect encoding from the file header. CP437, CP1252, and UTF-8 are commonly supported. Some legacy files may need manual encoding selection.

This tool converts DBF to CSV only. For creating DBF files, use database software or specialized DBF editors.

Index files (.ndx, .cdx, .mdx) are not needed for data extraction. They only affect query performance in database applications.

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