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What's the DBF File?

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DBF File Summary

The DBF File Extension has nineteen different file types (mostly seen as the Database File format) and can be opened with thirty distinctive software programs, with the dominant related application developed by Microsoft Corporation (Microsoft Excel software). Generally, these files are considered Database Files, but they can also be Data Files or GIS Files.

DBF files are found on both mobile and desktop platforms and can be opened using Windows, Mac, and iOS operating systems. The DBF File Extension carries a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning that these files are scarcely found in most user's file stores.

If you are having problems opening DBF files, or would simply like to learn more about the software programs and developers that are associated with them, please see the complete information contained below.

Low
Demand
880
Rank

/ 11690

Active

Status

3

December

2018

Edited

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Known DBF Files

  19 known file types use this extension

Dominant DBF File Type

.DBF
Formatting:.dbf
Type:Database File

Database files were first implemented and used by dBase, a database management system developed by Cecil Wayne Ratliff. Starting in mid-80's, other companies produced their own version of the program along with their own spin into the file format. Currently, DBF files are compatible with other xBase database programs because of its popularity.

Created by: dBase, LLC
File Category:Database Files
Location: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.dbf

Software Programs That Open The Database File:


Microsoft Excel by Microsoft Corporation

Windows
Mac
iOS
Android

Apache OpenOffice by Apache Software Foundation

Windows
Mac
Android
Linux

Microsoft Visual FoxPro by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Act! by Swiftpage, Inc.

Windows

Microsoft Access by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Corel Paradox by Corel

Windows

dBase by dBase, LLC

Windows

NeoOffice by Planamesa Software Inc.

Mac

DBF Manager by AsterSoft

Windows

Corel Quattro Pro by Corel

Windows

DBF Viewer 2000 by HiBase Group

Windows

GTK DBF Editor by Open Source

Windows
Mac
Linux

Other DBF Descriptions

.DBF
Formatting:.dbf
Type:FoxPro Database Table
.DBF
Formatting:.dbf
Type:ArcView Shapefile Attribute Table File
.DBF
Formatting:.dbf
Type:Clipper Database File
.DBF
Formatting:.dbf
Type:Arago Database File
.DBF
Formatting:.dbf
Type:AbacusLaw Data File
.DBF
Formatting:.dbf
Type:Wordtech Database File
.DBF
Formatting:.dbf
Type:xBase Database File
.DBF
Formatting:.dbf
Type:ACT! Main Database File
.DBF
Formatting:.dbf
Type:dBFast Database File
.DBF
Formatting:.dbf
Type:Oracle Database 8 Tablespace File
.DBF
Formatting:.dbf
Type:Alpha Five Table Data File
.DBF
Formatting:.dbf
Type:iAnywhere Database File
.DBF
Formatting:.dbf
Type:JetForm FormFlow Data File
.DBF
Formatting:.dbf
Type:NovaBACKUP Backup Database File
.DBF
Formatting:.dbf
Type:The Network Diary Database File
.DBF
Formatting:.dbf
Type:Palm Zire Photo Database File
.DBF
Formatting:.dbf
Type:NovaLogic Game Dialog Binary Format
.DBF
Formatting:.dbf
Type:ACDSee Thumbnail Cache File

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DBF File Popularity


Popular OSes

Windows 7 (48%)
Windows 10 (42%)
Windows 8.1 (5%)
Windows XP (2%)

Top Devices

DesktopMobileTabletDesktop: 84%Mobile: 14%Tablet: 1%
Desktop (84.34%)
Mobile (14.29%)
Tablet (1.37%)


Troubleshooting Problems Opening DBF Files


Frequent DBF Opening Issues

Missing Microsoft Excel

You encounter an error message such as "- Can't Open DBF Files" when trying to open your DBF. Generally, this is experienced in - because Microsoft Excel isn't installed on your PC. You won't be able to double-click to open your DBF because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.


Tip: If you have another software that you know opens DBF files, you can select it by hitting the "Show Apps" button.


Obsolete Version of Microsoft Excel

Your Database File file is incompatible with Microsoft Excel because you might have the wrong version installed. If you've got the wrong version of Microsoft Excel installed, you'll need to install the correct version. Most of the time your Database File file was created by a newer Microsoft Excel than what you have installed.


Tip: Investigate your DBF file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.


Regardless, most of the DBF file opening problems relate to not having the right version of Microsoft Excel installed.


Additional DBF Opening Issues

Even with the correct version of Microsoft Excel installed, you can still experience difficulties opening DBFs. If you are continuing to have errors with loading DBF files, other external issues might be to blame. Other contributing causes:

  • File references in the Windows Registry for DBF are wrong
  • Accidental deletion of the description of the DBF file in the Windows registry
  • Invalid installation of a DBF-associated program (eg. Microsoft Excel)
  • Your DBF can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
  • Malware-tainted DBF file can't be opened
  • Hardware associated with DBF has outdated drivers
  • Insufficient system resources to successfully open Database File files

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