DBF to MySQL 4.1

DBF to MySQL is a focused data migration tool that helps you move legacy DBF data (dBASE, FoxPro, Clipper, and compatible formats) into modern MySQL or MariaDB databases with minimal effort. It streamlines the conversion process, preserves structure and data integrity, and reduces the time and risk associated with manual imports or ad‑hoc scripts.

Key features

• Converts DBF files directly into MySQL/MariaDB tables
• Preserves table structure and field types, including memo fields where applicable
• Handles common character sets and code-page conversions (for example, OEM/ANSI to UTF‑8)
• Creates new tables or appends to existing ones, with options to rename or map columns
• Supports batch processing and row filtering to migrate only the data you need
• Provides a mapping preview and detailed logs to verify outcomes before you commit
• Offers options to automate recurring imports and reuse saved conversion settings

Use cases

• Modernizing legacy applications by moving DBF data to a supported, scalable RDBMS
• Consolidating historical datasets for reporting, analytics, or archiving
• Simplifying one-time migrations or setting up periodic updates from DBF-based systems

Note: Capabilities may vary by version. Always review your mappings and test with sample data before running a full migration.

The most popular versions of DBF to MySQL among our users are: 3.1 and 4.1. The name of the program executable file is dbf2sql.exe.