Free online TXT to DBF converter
Convert delimited or fixed-width text data into a dBASE table for database and GIS software.
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How to convert txt to dbf file
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A legacy database, GIS package, or business application may require a dBASE table instead of a plain-text export. Converting the data lets that software work with records and fields, provided the text columns are mapped correctly.
What the TXT format is
TXT is plain text with no built-in table structure or data types. Rows and fields may be indicated by commas, tabs, another delimiter, or fixed-width columns. Database exports, reports, and spreadsheet exports commonly use TXT, which can be read or edited with text editors and data-processing tools.
What the DBF format is
DBF is a dBASE-family database table format. It stores records with named fields and defined types, such as character, numeric, date, and logical. Applications that support DBF can use this structure to work with table records; compatibility depends on the DBF version and the application.
How to convert TXT to DBF
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- Open the TXT-to-DBF converter on 101convert.com and upload the TXT file.
- Start the conversion. Several files can be converted in one batch; the page displays the per-file size limit.
- Download the converted DBF file or files.
Offline with desktop software
LibreOffice Calc is a free option for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Open the file with File → Open. In the text import dialog, choose the delimiter or fixed-width layout used by the source, then check the preview to confirm that fields fall into the intended columns. Make sure the first row contains the intended field names, or add names before exporting. Set identifier columns with leading zeroes to text so Calc does not convert them to numbers.
Choose File → Save As, select dBASE (.dbf) as the file type, and save. Keep the table on one sheet; a DBF table cannot represent a multi-sheet spreadsheet. Confirm the format prompt if it appears.
Quality and compatibility
TXT does not specify field names, types, or encoding. Check the import preview and set column types as needed; otherwise identifiers, dates, and decimal values may be interpreted incorrectly. Verify the delimiter, decimal separator, date format, and character encoding against the destination application. DBF variants impose limits on field names, field sizes, record structure, and supported types, so open the exported table in the target software and check that values were preserved.
TXT vs DBF: format comparison
How the TXT and DBF formats compare on the properties that matter most for this conversion.
| Property | .TXT Plain Text File | .DBF dBASE Database File |
|---|---|---|
| Open standard | Yes | Partly open |
| Compression | Uncompressed | Uncompressed |
| Typical file size | Very small | Small |
| Opens in a web browser | Yes, natively | No |
| Further editing | Easy | Limited |
| Metadata support | None | Basic |
| Plain-text readable | Yes | No |
| Best used for | Data exchange | Data exchange |
| Introduced | — | 1983 |
| Developer | — | Ashton-Tate / dBASE, Inc. (format origin) |
| MIME type | text/plain | application/x-dbf |
Information about file extensions and file types is provided by File-Extensions.org
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Frequently asked questions
Is the TXT to DBF converter free?
Yes, converting TXT to DBF on 101convert.com is completely free. No registration, email address or installation is required. If you need a higher file size limit or want to convert more files at once, see our plans.
How large can my TXT file be?
You can upload TXT files up to 3 MB and convert up to 3 files at once in a single batch. With a paid plan the limit is up to 50 MB per file and 20 files at once, see our plans.
What happens to my uploaded files?
Files are processed automatically and deleted from our servers within a few minutes after conversion. We never view or share your files.
Do I need to install any software to convert TXT to DBF?
No. The TXT to DBF conversion runs entirely online in your browser and works on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone.
Did the conversion fail?
In most cases, the cause is an incorrect file format. Please upload a valid TXT file for this TXT to DBF conversion. Occasionally, the issue may be on our side. We analyze recurring conversion failures and disable or fix the converter if we detect a defect.
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