DBF2SQLITE2SQL2CSV

A database is a common thing among web developers, especially with the abundance of services that require registration. One particular type of database file is DBF, but it might not be compatible with recent types, in which case applications like DBF2SQLITE2SQL2CSV can be used to perform quick conversion.

Portability perks and visual design

A neat advantage is that you don’t have to go through a setup process to make the application run. As such, it can easily be carried around on a USB flash drive to use on other computers as well. Another consequence of portability is that system registries are not affected, thus keeping the target PC clean.
In terms of visuals, the application stores all of its features in a classic window frame, with several tab for the main functions, additional fields, as well as general options. Most fields are pretty intuitive, and even though there’s no documentation, it’s not difficult to figure out how things work.

Manage fields and conversion options

Needless to say that you need DBF files for the operation to be successful. You can’t just drag them over the main window, so you need to rely on the built-in browse dialog to load them. Before putting the process in motion, you need to specify output destination for DB3, SQL, and CSV files, with several corresponding options you can adjust.
Several detected fields are put at your disposal, with the possibility to adjust name and type, and decide whether or not to export along with the output file. Unfortunately, there’s no built-in viewer for a better analysis of content.
DBF2SQLITE2SQL2CSV lets you take a look at some general options before processing. Character filters can be applied by writing down values, as well as how to tread spaces. In addition, there’s the possibility to export only a range of records by writing down the interval limits.

On an ending note

All in all, DBF2SQLITE2SQL2CSV comes in handy for quick conversion of DBF files to types with more flexibility. However, it feels rough around the edges, and even if you quickly get acquainted with the set of features, it’s a bit tricky to get a good grip on things.