DBF to Excel Converter

About This Tool

Converts DBF database files into Excel workbooks, preserving table structure, field types, and data values for analysis and reporting. It reads DBF headers to determine columns, detects field types (C,N,D,L,M), and writes equivalent cells in Excel while preserving content and precision. The tool supports common DBF variants (dBase III/IV) and handles code pages (cp1252, utf-8) to minimize encoding errors. Users benefit from automated field mapping, optional MEMO export, and a predictable Excel layout suitable for downstream BI tools. Core value lies in data integrity, faster migrations, and removal of manual re-entry tasks. Use cases include migrating customer catalogs, inventory lists, or transaction records from legacy systems to Excel-based dashboards. Unique differentiators include robust memo handling options, encoding controls, and streaming processing that scales to large DBF files without excessive memory usage. Core features include: DBF parsing, encoding detection, field-level mapping, date and numeric conversions, optional memo extraction, and XLSX writing with accurate row counts. Typical workflow: provide input DBF, select encoding, choose whether to export memos, set optional sheet name, and run the conversion. The tool outputs a clean Excel workbook with one sheet by default, with an option to create multiple sheets if the DBF contains nested structures or if field_map requests separate schemas. Use cases span data migration projects, archival digitization, and QA data extraction from legacy systems.

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