The Quick Way to Open Files with DBF Extension

Different software packages use different file extensions, so if you can't open the DBF file, it could be because:

  • You don't have the associated software on your computer (CDBF Database, iAnywhere Database File, and The Network Diary Database are the most popular software packages that use DBF file).

  • You may have CDBF Database, iAnywhere Database File, or The Network Diary Database but your computer is not configured to associate DBF files with the relevant software.

  • The file is corrupt.


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If You Don't Have CDBF Database, iAnywhere Database File, or The Network Diary Database Software Installed

In order to open your DBF file, you will have to download CDBF Database, iAnywhere Database File, The Network Diary Database, or another similar software package.

If Your Computer is Not Configured to Open DBF Files

If you have the relevant software, but your computer still won't open the software, you will have to change the file associations on Windows or Mac. Depending on your operating system, you can ensure that your computer always open DBF files using CDBF Database, iAnywhere Database File, The Network Diary Database, or another program of your choice that uses DBF files.

If that still doesn't work, you can get in touch with your software developer to find out what you can do. You can contact any of these developers for more information or assistance:

Software Developer
CDBF Database WhiteTown Software
iAnywhere Database File Sybase Inc.
The Network Diary Database CF Systems Ltd
ACT! Main Database File Best Software CRM Division
Alpha Five Table Data File Alpha Software Inc.
NovaBACKUP Backup Database NovaStor Corporation
Oracle 8.x Tablespace File Windows Programmer
Abacus Law Data Abacus Data Systems Inc.
Psion Series 3 Database Psion PLC
ArcView Shapefile Attribute Table File ESRI
Database Microsoft Developer
JetForm FormFlow Data File PC Software Company

If the DBF File is Corrupt

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In some instances, you may receive an error message stating that the file is corrupt. If you have tried all of the above, and it still doesn't work, download or request a new copy to see if that works.


Open DBF File the Easy Way

If you don't want to download CDBF Database, iAnywhere Database File, or The Network Diary Database (for whatever reason), and the other options also don't work... that's okay!

Even though some DBF files must be opened in a program for which it was developed (binary format), you may still be able to open it in a universal file viewer such as File Magic. Download File Magic now from the Microsoft Store and open your DBF file!

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