How to convert DBF to PDF
- Add your .DBF file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .PDF in a few seconds.
- Download your new .PDF file.
What to expect
- Character encoding matters - DBF files from older Windows apps often use Windows-1252; pick the correct encoding in the LibreOffice import dialog to avoid garbled text.
- Memo fields are stored in a companion
.dbtor.fptfile; keep it in the same folder as the.dbfor Memo columns will be blank in the PDF. - Wide tables may be clipped - set 'Fit to page width' in your export settings before saving to avoid columns being cut off.
Frequently asked questions
Can I convert DBF to PDF without installing software?
Yes - use the free converter on this page; your file is deleted after converting.
Why are some columns missing from my PDF?
The table is wider than the page. In LibreOffice set scaling to 'Fit to page width' under Format > Page Style; in Excel use Page Layout > Scale to Fit before saving as PDF.
Will Memo fields appear in the PDF?
Only if the companion
.dbt or .fpt file is in the same folder as the .dbf when you open it; without it, Memo columns are blank.Is PDF the right format for sharing DBF data?
For read-only distribution yes. If the recipient needs to work with the data, export to
.csv or .xlsx instead.Our free PDF toolsAll tools →
Programs that convert DBF: Microsoft Access · Corel Quattro Pro · Microsoft Excel · Apache OpenOffice Calc (OpenOffice.org Calc) · PlanMaker · LibreOffice Calc
