DBF File Extension

dBase Database File Format

Overview – What is DBF File Extension?

DBF stands for dBase database file which is used by database applications. It was first introduced in dBase II, thereafter the subsequent versions of dbase till dbase IV continued using DBF file extension to store their data.

DataBase file format organizes data into multiple records with fields and data is stored in array data type. The latest structure level supported by dBase is level 7.

It is compatible with various operating systems includes Windows, Linux, & Mac. dBase DBF file format organizes information like customer lists, financial data, and products catalogue.

DBF can also be understood by Clipper, FoxPro, Arago, Wordtech, and xBase products.

Technical Specifications

MIME Type

application/dbase

application/dbf

zz-application/zz-winassoc-dbf

File Signature

Hexadecimal 4F 50 4C 44 61 74 61 62

Applications Supported

FoxPro

NeoOffice Calc

LibreOffice

OpenOffice.org

How to open and View DBF File Extension

DBF file can be opened using two methods:

MS Excel & MS Access

DBF file free view tool

Relevant Tools that open DBF File Extension

SysTools DBF Viewer

Professional DBF Viewer

Official Tool View Tool