Convert DB2 to DBF
| File Extension | DB2 |
| Full Name | DBASE II Database Format |
DB2 files are used by database software application dBASE II developed by Ashton-Tate company. The software was initally only available for CP/M operating system, but later a Apple II, Apple Macintosh and IBM PC DOS version were added.
| File Extension | DBF |
| Full Name | Common Database Format |
The extension .dbf belongs to the standard database files of the DBMS system dBASE. These are special database files that organize the data in the form of records and the attributes stored in an array data structure. It was used widely in the earlier times given its simplicity and ability to store structured data.
What is file format conversion?
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "DB2") to another (referred to as "DBF"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, DB2 file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format DB2 to format DBF becomes essential.
So, how can we perform DB2 to DBF file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format DB2 and transforming it into format DBF. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of DB2 to DBF converters.
Conversion from DB2 to DBF
DB2 to DBF
How to convert the DB2 file to DBF?
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of DB2 to DBF. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the DB2 file:
- Please indicate on your computer the source file DB2, the format of which you are going to change
- Load the DB2 file to the application
- Select the output format of the DBF file (the one that we want to achieve)
- Select the location to save the output file DBF on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
- Confirm conversion
- Wait for a moment
- Enjoy the converted DBF file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the DB2 format:
Other conversions
to the DBF format:
I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?
File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.