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Convert FDB to CSV

Verified by Adam B.· reviewed by FE Editorial ·updated Jul 22, 2026
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Is it possible to convert FDB to CSV?
Yes - FDB converts to CSV.

A Firebird .fdb is a full relational database with many tables, not a single dataset, so you export table by table rather than converting the whole file at once. DBeaver (free) is the fastest path: connect to the .fdb, right-click a table, and choose Export Data as CSV.

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Last verified Oct 2026

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Why convert FDB to CSV?

CSV is the simplest way to get data out of a Firebird database for use in Excel, Python, or any tool that does not speak SQL. It is also the standard intermediate format for one-off data migrations to other systems.

How to convert FDB to CSV

DBeaver FREE

Install the Firebird engine and DBeaver, connect to the .fdb, right-click a table, and choose Export Data with CSV as the output format. Repeat for each table you need.

FlameRobin FREE

Register the .fdb in FlameRobin with SYSDBA credentials, open a table or run a query, then use File > Export to save the result as CSV.

IBExpert FREE

Register the .fdb in IBExpert, open the table view or Query Editor, and export to CSV via the right-click menu or Tools > Export Data.

Full Convert Enterprise EASIEST

Set the source to Firebird and point at your .fdb, set the target to CSV, and Full Convert exports all tables in one automated batch.

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About these formats

.FDB Firebird Database

An FDB file is almost always a Firebird database - a single file that stores an entire SQL database (tables, indexes, stored procedures, and data). You connect to it using the Firebird…

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.CSV Comma-Separated Values

A CSV file stores tabular data as plain text - one row per line, values separated by commas (or semicolons in European locales). Any spreadsheet opens it: Excel, Google Sheets, LibreOffice…

Open .CSV details →

Quality & what to watch

  • A .fdb holds an entire SQL database with multiple tables - there is no tool that converts the whole file to one CSV; export is table by table.
  • All GUI clients require the Firebird engine installed on the same machine; they are database clients, not standalone file readers.
  • If your Firebird engine is older than the one that created the .fdb (ODS version mismatch), install a current Firebird release to avoid errors.

Frequently asked questions

Can I get all tables into one CSV file?
No - each table is a separate dataset and must be exported to its own .csv file.
Do I need to install the Firebird engine separately?
Yes - DBeaver, FlameRobin, and IBExpert all connect to Firebird through its engine or embedded driver, which must be installed on the same machine.
What are the default Firebird credentials?
The default username is SYSDBA and the default password is masterkey, but these may have been changed when the database was set up.