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Convert XLS (Excel) to DBF

Convert XLS (Excel) spreadsheet documents to DBF format, edit and optimize documents online and free.

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Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet (Legacy) (.xls)

XLS is a file format used by Microsoft Excel for storing spreadsheet data. It is based on the Binary Interchange File Format (BIFF) and stores information in binary format. XLS was the default file format for Excel until the release of Excel 2007 when it was replaced by the newer XLSX format, which is XML-based and has a more open structure.

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Database File (.dbf)

DBF is a database file format used by the dBASE database management system. Introduced in 1983, it arranges multiple data records with Array-type fields and may be compatible with other DBMS software. Despite its age, the DBF format is still widely used due to its simple structure and support for a variety of data types.

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How to convert XLS (Excel) to DBF?

  1. Upload XLS (Excel) File

    Select a XLS (Excel) spreadsheet document from your computer, or drag & drop it on the page.

  2. Select XLS (Excel) Tools

    Use the tools available for converting XLS (Excel) to DBF and click the Convert button.

  3. Download Your DBF

    Give it a moment for the DBF conversion to complete, then download your file afterward.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How to change XLS format to DBF?

To change XLS format to DBF, upload your XLS file to proceed to the preview page. Use any available tools if you want to edit and manipulate your XLS file. Click on the convert button and wait for the convert to complete. Download the converted DBF file afterward.

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Convert XLS (Excel) to DBF on macOS

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your macOS system.

  1. Open macOS Terminal.
  2. Either cd to XLS (Excel) file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your XLS_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert XLS_INPUT_FILE --to dbf

Convert XLS (Excel) to DBF on Windows

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your Windows system.

  1. Open Command Prompt or Windows PowerShell.
  2. Either cd to XLS (Excel) file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your XLS_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert XLS_INPUT_FILE --to dbf

Convert XLS (Excel) to DBF on Linux

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your Linux system.

  1. Open Linux Terminal.
  2. Either cd to XLS (Excel) file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your XLS_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert XLS_INPUT_FILE --to dbf

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