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Convert DBF to XLS

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.

File Extension	XLS
Full Name	Microsoft Excel 97 To 2003 Workbook Format

Files with the .XLS extension contain a spreadsheet encoded in binary form, namely cells distributed into rows and columns and containing data, graphs, and macros. The files were unique to the Microsoft Excel software before the Excel 2007 version, in which they were replaced by the more universal and open XML-based format, XLSX.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "DBF") to another (referred to as "XLS"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, DBF 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 DBF to format XLS becomes essential.

So, how can we perform DBF to XLS 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 DBF and transforming it into format XLS. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of DBF to XLS converters.

Conversion from DBF to XLS

DBF to XLS

How to convert the DBF file to XLS?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of DBF to XLS. 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 DBF file:

Please indicate on your computer the source file DBF, the format of which you are going to change
Load the DBF file to the application
Select the output format of the XLS file (the one that we want to achieve)
Select the location to save the output file XLS on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
Confirm conversion
Wait for a moment
Enjoy the converted XLS file that can be found in the location selected in step 4

Other conversions
from the DBF format:

Other conversions
to the XLS 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.