DBF file format description
Many people share .dbf files without attaching instructions on how to use it. Yet it isn’t evident for everyone which program a .dbf file can be edited, converted or printed with. On this page, we try to provide assistance for handling .dbf files.
8 filename extension(s) found in our database.
.dbf - Aston-Tate dBASE Database
DBF is a database file format for dBASE database management system.
- Application:
- -
- Category:
- Other files
- Mime-type:
- application/octet-stream
- Magic:
- - / -
- Aliases:
- dbase
- Aston-Tate dBASE Database related extensions:
.dbf - ArcInfo Shapefile Attribute Table Data
The DBF gis files are related to ESRI ArcInfo. DBF file is an ArcInfo Shapefile Attribute Table Data. ArcInfo is a complete and extensible geographic information system.
- Application:
- ESRI ArcInfo
- Category:
- GIS files
- Mime-type:
- application/octet-stream
- Magic:
- - / -
- Aliases:
- -
- ArcInfo Shapefile Attribute Table Data related extensions:
.dbf - CA-dBFast Database
The DBF data files are related to CA-dBFast. DBF file is a CA-dBFast Database. CA-dBFast is a dBase-compatible application development system from Computer Associates. The CA-dBFast seems to be no longer supported.
- Application:
- CA-dBFast
- Category:
- Data files
- Mime-type:
- application/octet-stream
- Magic:
- - / -
- Aliases:
- -
- CA-dBFast Database related extensions:
.dbf - Alpha Five Table Data
The DBF development files are related to Alpha Five. DBF file is an Alpha Five Table Data. Alpha Five is a beginner friendly application development environment.
- Application:
- Alpha Five
- Category:
- Development files
- Mime-type:
- application/octet-stream
- Magic:
- - / -
- Aliases:
- -
- Alpha Five Table Data related extensions:
.dbf - AbacusLaw Database
The DBF data files are related to AbacusLaw. DBF file is an AbacusLaw Database. AbacusLaw is a popular legal practice management solution used by thousands of legal professionals worldwide.
- Application:
- AbacusLaw
- Category:
- Data files
- Mime-type:
- application/octet-stream
- Magic:
- - / -
- Aliases:
- dbt, fpt
- AbacusLaw Database related extensions:
-
- .alf
- AbacusLaw Format Data
.dbf - Microsoft Visual FoxPro Database Table
The DBF development files are related to Microsoft Visual Studio. DBF file is a Microsoft Visual FoxPro Database Table. Visual FoxPro is a data-centric object-oriented and procedural programming language produced by Microsoft.
- Application:
- Microsoft Visual Studio
- Category:
- Development files
- Mime-type:
- application/octet-stream
- Magic:
- - / -
- Aliases:
- -
- Microsoft Visual FoxPro Database Table related extensions:
.dbf - NovaBACKUP Database
The DBF data files are related to NovaBACKUP. DBF file is a NovaBACKUP Database. NovaBACKUP is a backup and restoration system for Windows that is produced by NovaStor.
- Application:
- NovaBACKUP
- Category:
- Data files
- Mime-type:
- application/octet-stream
- Magic:
- - / -
- Aliases:
- -
- NovaBACKUP Database related extensions:
.dbf - Oracle Database Tablespace
The DBF data files are related to Oracle Database. DBF file is an Oracle Database Tablespace. Oracle Database is a multi-model database management system produced and marketed by Oracle.
- Application:
- Oracle Database
- Category:
- Data files
- Mime-type:
- application/octet-stream
- Magic:
- - / -
- Aliases:
- -
- Oracle Database Tablespace related extensions:
Naturally, other applications may also use the .dbf file extension. Even harmful programs can create .dbf files. Be especially cautious with .dbf files coming from an unknown source!
Can't open a .dbf file?
When you double-click a file to open it, Windows examines the filename extension. If Windows recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When Windows does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:
Windows can't open this file:
example.dbf
To open this file, Windows needs to know what program you want to use to open it. Windows can go online to look it up automatically, or you can manually select one from a list of programs that are installed on your computer.
To avoid this error, you need to set the file association correctly.
- Open Control Panel > Control Panel Home > Default Programs > Set Associations.
- Select a file type in the list and click Change Program.
The .dbf file extension is often given incorrectly!
According to the searches on our site, these misspellings were the most common in the past year:
bdf, bf, cbf, db, dbb, dbc, dbd, dbe, dbg, dbr, dbt, dbv, df, dfb, dff
Is it possible that the filename extension is misspelled?
Similar file extensions in our database:
- .dbc
- Microsoft Visual FoxPro Database
- .df
- OpenEdge ABL Data Definition
- .rbf
- RBase Data
- .dbr
- DeepBurner Disc Project
- .dvf
- Panasonic DV Video File
- .bf
- Cryo BF Game Data
Operating systems
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Windows XP/Vista, Windows 7/8, Windows 10, CentOS, Debian GNU/Linux, Ubuntu Linux, FreeBSD, Mac OS X, iOS, Android
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