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Migrate Redshift to PostgreSQL

Want to migrate from Redshift to PostgreSQL ?

Try Withdata DBCopier, a Redshift to PostgreSQL converter for Windows, Mac, and Linux, Migrate Redshift to PostgreSQL, Easy and Fast.

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Migrate from Redshift to PostgreSQL

Login to Redshift -> Login to PostgreSQL -> Select tables to migrate -> Migrate from Redshift to PostgreSQL

Choose source Redshift database and logon.

Choose target PostgreSQL database and logon.

Click “Wizard – Import All Tables” at task dialog.

then show the wizard.

1. Open source Redshift.

2. Set “Import Type”.

3. Select PostgreSQL tables to migrate.

4. Migrate from Redshift to PostgreSQL.

Create PostgreSQL tables. Copy Redshift data to PostgreSQL. Create PostgreSQL indexes.

FAQ

What is Withdata DBCopier?
Withdata DBCopier is an on-premise data conversion software that helps you to copy data between databases. Download Withdata DBCopier
How long does it take to migrate from Redshift to PostgreSQL?
DBCopier works fast. It convert millions of rows within a minute.
Is it safe to migrate from Redshift to PostgreSQL using DBCopier?
Of course! DBCopier migrate from Redshift to PostgreSQL locally, absolutely safe.
Can I migrate from Redshift to PostgreSQL on Linux, Mac OS?
Yes, you can. DBCopier has Linux, Mac OS, and Windows version.

More about Redshift to PostgreSQL converter

See also:

Redshift → PostgreSQL reference

Type mapping

Value kindin Redshiftin PostgreSQL
Long textvarchar(max)text
Binary(none)bytea
JSONsuperjsonb

Dialect differences

Both Redshift and PostgreSQL are database servers, so the differences below are dialect-level: the same concept is spelled differently on each side.

Propertyin Redshiftin PostgreSQL
port54395432
datestimestamp, datetimestamp, timestamptz, date, time
long textVARCHAR(MAX)TEXT
binary—BYTEA

Command line

SideCommand
RedshiftUNLOAD to S3
PostgreSQLpg_dump or COPY ... TO
PostgreSQL (load)COPY ... FROM
Redshift (load)COPY from S3

No counterpart

  • PostgreSQL has no equivalent for Binary - it has to be flattened or dropped.

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