How to convert XLSX to DBF
- Add your .XLSX file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .DBF in a few seconds.
- Download your new .DBF file.
What to expect
- DBF field names are limited to 10 characters - rename any longer column headers before converting to avoid silent truncation.
- Each
.dbffile holds only one sheet; if your workbook has multiple sheets, export each one separately. - Formulas are replaced by their calculated values; formatting, charts, and merged cells are discarded on export.
Frequently asked questions
Can Excel save directly to DBF?
No - Microsoft removed DBF export starting with Excel 2007. Current Excel versions can open
.dbf files for reading but cannot save as DBF.Why are my column names cut off in the DBF output?
DBF limits field names to 10 characters; rename headers to short names (e.g.,
CUST_NAME instead of Customer Name) before converting.Will dates and numbers convert correctly?
Numbers convert reliably. Dates must be actual date-formatted cells, not text strings, for the exporter to write them as DBF date fields.
Can I convert multiple sheets at once?
No - each sheet must be saved to a separate
.dbf file; repeat the Save As step for each sheet you need.Programs that convert XLSX: Full Convert Enterprise · DBF Manager · Apache OpenOffice Calc (OpenOffice.org Calc) · PlanMaker · Corel Quattro Pro · NeoOffice · LibreOffice Calc
