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 | ADB |
Full Name | Ability Database Database Format |
ADB is a database file used by Alpha Five development environment. ADB files are used during development of web applications. Similar to other database formats, ADB files store information; ADB files store names of libraries, tables, and file resources used by given projects.
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "DBF") to another (referred to as "ADB"). 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 ADB becomes essential.
So, how can we perform DBF to ADB 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 ADB. 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 ADB converters.
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 ADB. 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:
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.