webtech360-city-metrics.dbf
See how dBase (DBF) works with this ready-made sample. Open it in the viewer or download the original DBF file for your own testing.
Open a DBF file online and export it to CSV
DBF is the classic dBase table format, still used by GIS shapefiles and legacy databases. The viewer decodes its field definitions and displays up to 5000 records.
Interactive viewer — This format is parsed and rendered in the browser.
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Sample files for dBase (DBF)
Choose an extension below to open a ready-made sample in the viewer or download it for your own testing.
Or turn DBF into an image — snapshot the preview, add arrows or notes, and download a PNG.
What is a DBF file?
DBF is the classic dBase table format, still used by GIS shapefiles and legacy databases. The viewer decodes its field definitions and displays up to 5000 records. The .DBF extension identifies a dBASE table file, which is served with the application/dbf media type. You can open it here instantly — drop the file into the box above and it renders in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.
Besides this free online viewer, you can open dBase (DBF) files in desktop apps such as Microsoft Excel, LibreOffice Calc, QGIS — but here all you need is a web browser.
Quick facts
| Format | dBase (DBF) — dBASE table |
|---|---|
| File extensions | .dbf |
| MIME type | application/dbf |
| Developer | Ashton-Tate |
| Category | Data & analytics |
| Also opens in | Microsoft Excel, LibreOffice Calc, QGIS |
How to open a DBF file online
- Click Choose file above, or drag your DBF file onto the box.
- The right viewer loads automatically and renders your file.
- Read, scroll or page through it. To open a different file, choose Open another file.
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Libraries used to render DBF in the browser
This viewer is built entirely with open-source JavaScript that runs in your browser:
Frequently asked questions
What is a .DBF file?
A .DBF file is a dBASE table, identified by the application/dbf media type. You can open and read it instantly in the viewer above without installing anything.
What programs open DBF files?
On the desktop, DBF files typically open in Microsoft Excel, LibreOffice Calc, QGIS. Online, this page opens them in any modern browser — nothing to download.
How do I convert DBF to an image?
Use Snapshot to capture the DBF preview, optionally add arrows, text or highlights, then download it as a PNG image.
Is it safe to open my DBF file here?
Yes. The file is read and rendered entirely by JavaScript inside your own browser. It is never uploaded to a server, so nothing leaves your device.
Do I need to install anything to view a DBF file?
No. There is nothing to install and no account to create. Open the page, drop your file, and it displays instantly.
Does it work on my phone or iPad?
Yes. The viewer is fully responsive and works in modern mobile and tablet browsers such as Safari and Chrome.
Is there a file size limit?
There is no hard limit, but very large files depend on your device’s memory. Big files are processed in the background so the page stays responsive.