Works Database Converter

Works Database Converter is a Java-based application whose sole purpose is to create speadsheets from Microsoft Works Database files (WDB format). It is easy to use, even by people with limited experience in such programs.
Since this is a Java-based tool, Works Database Converter does not require installation, as you can simply run the JAR file.
It is also possible to save the app to a USB flash drive or similar storage unit, from where you can run it on any workstation that has Java installed.
What's important to mention is that no updates are made to the Windows Registry, and files are not left behind on the hard disk after removing the program.
The interface of Works Database Converter is based on a single, standard window with a plain layout, where you can import WDB items using either the file browser or drag-and-drop function. Batch processing is not supported, so you cannot work with multiple items at the same time.
All you have to do is specify the output directory and format, in order to initialize the conversion procedure. Aside from Microsoft Excel, Works Database Converter is also capable of creating CSV files. Plus, you can include the column with records IDs.
The application uses a moderate quantity of CPU and system memory, has a good response time and finishes a task swiftly, without hanging, crashing or popping up error notifications. We have not encountered any issues throughout our evaluation. Thanks to its intuitive layout and overall simplicity, Works Database Converter should please all users who are looking for a straightforward XLS converter.