3 Simple Steps to Convert DBF to CSV
Select DBF Files/Folders dBase/FoxPro
Choose DBF files (tables). Automatically recognize DBF versions (dBase III/IV/V, FoxPro, Visual FoxPro) and support .fpt memo files.
Configure Conversion Settings
Customize CSV save location, set CSV parameters: encoding (UTF-8/GBK/ANSI), delimiter (comma/semicolon/tab), header inclusion, empty value handling, and special character processing.
Start Conversion & Verify
Monitor real-time conversion progress with success/failure metrics. View output CSV file with one click if needed.
4 Flexible DBF to CSV Conversion Types
Single DBF File to Single CSV File
Convert one DBF file to a single CSV file - perfect for converting individual legacy database tables (e.g., financial statements, customer lists) to universal CSV format.
Example:
DBF File: customers.dbf → CSV File: customers_2024.csv
✅ Ideal for ad-hoc conversion of individual DBF files
Multiple DBF Files to Multiple CSV Files
Batch convert hundreds of DBF files to separate CSV files (one DBF = one CSV) - great for migrating entire legacy dBase/FoxPro databases to modern systems.
Example:
Files: products.dbf, orders.dbf → CSV: products.csv, orders.csv
✅ Auto-naming by original filename + date for easy organization
Multiple DBF Files to Single CSV File
Merge multiple related DBF files into one CSV file - ideal for combining monthly/quarterly DBF reports into a single dataset for analysis.
Example:
Files: sales_jan.dbf, sales_feb.dbf → CSV: sales_2024.csv
✅ Preserve data structure during merging with field mapping
DBF Query Results to CSV File
Execute custom SELECT queries (including JOINs, WHERE clauses) and export only filtered results to CSV - perfect for targeted data analysis and custom reporting.
✅ Export only the data you need - no manual CSV filtering
Key Features of DBF to CSV Converter
Complete DBF Format Compatibility
- Support all DBF versions: dBase III/IV/V, FoxPro 2.x/9.x, Visual FoxPro, Clipper
- Full support for .fpt memo fields - preserve all memo data in CSV output
- Auto-repair corrupted/incomplete DBF file headers to extract usable data
- Handle both ANSI and OEM character sets in legacy DBF files
Advanced Encoding Conversion
- Auto-detect DBF encoding (GBK/GB2312/ANSI/UTF-8/ISO-8859-1)
- One-click encoding conversion to fix garbled characters in CSV output
- Support non-English characters (Chinese/Russian/Japanese) without corruption
Flexible CSV Configuration
- Custom delimiters: comma, semicolon, tab, pipe, or custom character
- Header control: include/exclude DBF field names as CSV headers
- Field mapping: rename, exclude fields in CSV output
Cross-Platform Support
- Windows (10/11/Server 2016+), macOS (10.15+), Linux (Ubuntu/CentOS)
- Dual interface: GUI (for non-technical users) + CLI (for automation)
- No additional software required (self-contained application)
- Support for both 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems
Security & Automation
- 100% local processing - no DBF data sent to third-party servers
- Support encrypted FoxPro/Visual FoxPro DBF file conversion
- CLI mode for scripted/automated conversions (bash/powershell)
- Schedule automated conversions (Windows Task Scheduler/Linux Crontab)
Common Use Cases for DBF to CSV Conversion
Government Data Migration
Convert legacy dBase/FoxPro DBF government data to CSV format for import into modern ERP/BI systems - fix encoding issues and preserve data integrity.
Financial Data Processing
Convert FoxPro financial DBF files to CSV for analysis in Excel/Tableau/Power BI - batch process monthly financial reports with consistent formatting.
Legacy System Upgrade
Batch convert entire DBF databases to CSV as an intermediate format for migrating to modern database systems (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
Cross-Team Data Sharing
Convert proprietary DBF files to universal CSV format for sharing with non-technical teams who lack DBF readers - eliminate format compatibility issues.
Automated Data Synchronization
Use CLI mode to schedule automated DBF to CSV conversions and sync data to cloud storage or analytics platforms - ideal for legacy system integration.
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Frequently Asked Questions
DBToFile automatically detects the original encoding of your DBF files (GBK/GB2312/ANSI/UTF-8). You can also manually select the source encoding and preview the results before conversion. The built-in encoding conversion engine ensures non-English characters (Chinese/Russian/Japanese) are preserved without garbling in the CSV output.
Yes! DBToFile fully supports conversion of password-protected FoxPro 2.x/9.x and Visual FoxPro encrypted DBF files to CSV. It can decrypt legacy encrypted DBF files while preserving all data fields and memo content (.fpt files) without corruption.
Absolutely! You can select entire folders containing hundreds of DBF files for batch conversion.
Yes! Use the CLI mode to save your conversion configuration and generate a .sh script. You can schedule this script to run automatically using Linux Crontab (e.g., daily at midnight for automated legacy data conversion). The CLI supports all the same features as the GUI, including batch processing and encoding conversion.
DBToFile supports all major DBF versions: dBase III, dBase IV, dBase V, FoxPro 2.x, FoxPro 9.x, Visual FoxPro, and Clipper. It's regularly updated to maintain compatibility with legacy DBF formats and fix conversion issues for rare DBF variants.
100% secure. All DBF to CSV conversion processing happens locally on your machine - no DBF files or data are ever sent to our servers or any third party. This is especially important for sensitive government/financial DBF data that cannot be uploaded to online conversion tools.
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