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How to open DBF files on your device

If an error occurs when you try to open DBF file on your device, you should do two things – install appropriate software and associate DBF files with this software. If this does not solve the problem, then the cause may be different – you will find more details in this article.

  1. 1. DBF File Extension
  2. 2. What is a(n) DBF file?
  3. 3. How to open DBF file?
    1. 3.1 Install a program that supports DBF files
      1. 3.1.1 Programs that can open DBF files
    2. 3.2 Associate given software with DBF files
    3. 3.3 Check whether no other errors related to DBF files occur
  4. 4. Similar file extensions

DBF File Extension

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  • File type Database Format
  • File developer dBASE
  • File category Database Files
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What is a(n) DBF file?

The database file with the extension .DBF has been recognized as the standard format for storing structured data in commercial programs. Stores databases saved in binary format by saving fields in the matrix data type. The format is used by the dBASE program.

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How to open DBF file?

There can be various causes of problems that can arise when opening opening .DBF files. Each problem requires a different approach, but most can be solved by following he instructions below.

Step 1. Install a program that supports DBF files

In order to open DBF file an appropriate program that supports this file format must be installed on the system. Below is the list of programs that support files with DBF extension.

Programs that can open DBF files

Windows programs
Windows
MAC OS programs
MAC OS
Linux programs
Linux

Download installer for given application and launch it. After the installation has been completed, DBF files should be opened with installed application by default next time you try to open this type of file.

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Not all listed applications will be capable of performing all operations on DBF files. Some applications may only be capable of opening such file and viewing its contents while the purpose of others may be converting files to other file formats. Therefore you should check beforehand the capabilities of applications in relation to DBF files.

Step 2. Associate given software with DBF files

A situation can arise where user has an appropriate application supporting DBF files installed on their system, but such application is not associated with this type of files. In order to associate given application with DBF files user should open a file submenu by right-clicking the file icon and selecting "Open with" option. System will display a list of suggested programs that can be used to open DBF files. Select appropriate option and check "Always use selected application to open this kind of files". System will save this information from now on use selected program to open DBF files.

When the above-mentioned solutions fail, other options must be pursued. It is possible that the DBF file in question is corrupted or damage. The most common causes of file damage are:

  1. File with DBF extension is incomplete (for example, file has not been downloaded completely from the internet or not copied properly from source)
  2. File data is corrupted
  3. Damaged or corrupted storage medium on which the DBF file is stored
  4. File icon does not represent the original file but is only a shortcut to the location where the DBF file was saved and then deleted
  5. User account is not privileged to perform operations on DBF files. In that case it is advised to contact the system administrator or an IT expert

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