DBF is a file format typically used by database software. DBF stands for DataBase File. DBF files were originally used in dBase II and continued through to dBase Version IV. The DBF file format originated by Ashton-Tate, but is understood by Act!, Clipper,FoxPro, Arago, Wordtech, xBase, and similar database ordatabase-related products.

DBF files can also be opened by Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access.

MIME type: application/dbase, application/x-dbase, application/dbf, application/x-dbf, zz-application/zz-winassoc-dbf

Learn more about .DBF files:

Visit the dBase web page.

See answers to .DBF-related questions on IT Knowledge Exchange.

19 Jul 2010