Open a .dbf file online, for free
Drop your .dbf file here (dBase, FoxPro, Clipper). You will see the table instantly, search it, change the encoding if accents look wrong and download the data as CSV to open in Excel. Everything runs in your browser.
The file opens in your browser. It is not uploaded to any server and never leaves your computer.
What it does
Shows the table
Fields, types and records, with paging and search across all columns.
Fixes accents
It detects the code page and lets you change it (Windows 1252, DOS 850, DOS 437, UTF-8…) until it reads right.
Exports to CSV
Download the data with the separator you prefer and with accents that work in Excel.
Deleted records
Records marked as deleted are hidden by default, and you can show them if you need them.
dBase and FoxPro
dBase III and IV, FoxPro 2.x, Visual FoxPro and Clipper, including the binary field types of Visual FoxPro.
Read only
It never modifies the file. A safe way to look at old data before migrating it.
How it works
1. Pick the .dbf
Drop the file or select it. Always work on a copy.
2. Read the header
The fields, the number of records and the code page declared in the file are read.
3. Review and adjust
Look at the table; if accents come out wrong, change the encoding. Search for what you need.
4. Download the CSV
Export all the records to open them in Excel or load them into a current database.
This is a read-only viewer. It does not read memo fields stored in .fpt or .dbt files (they are shown as "(memo)") nor indexes. For files larger than 300 MB a desktop tool is a better fit.
Frequently asked questions
Is my file uploaded anywhere?
No. The file opens in your browser with JavaScript and is not sent to any server, so you can use it with internal company data.
Which .dbf formats does it open?
dBase III and IV, FoxPro 2.x, Visual FoxPro and Clipper. Also the .dbf files of maps (shapefile). If the file is not a valid .dbf, the tool tells you.
Why do accents look wrong?
Because the file uses an old code page. Change the encoding in the selector (try DOS 850 or Windows 1252) and the table updates instantly.
What about memo fields?
The long text of memo fields is stored in a separate file (.fpt or .dbt) that this tool does not read. They appear as "(memo)". If you need them, we can look at it in an assessment.
Can I open the CSV in Excel with accents intact?
Yes. The CSV is generated as UTF-8 with the marker Excel needs. Pick the separator your Excel uses; semicolon is the usual one in many European locales.
What if I want to migrate my whole FoxPro application?
The data is only one part: the logic lives in the executable. We can recover the business rules and migrate everything to a current web application. Start with a free first consultation.
Contact
Email: jmoreno@stellariscode.com · Phone: +34 654 51 63 65