XLS .xls
The older binary Excel workbook format. Previews show stored cell values.
XLS file format guideXLS to DBF converter
Convert XLS (.xls) to DBF for free. Choose files, review the available settings and download your results. No account needed.
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dBASE table .dbf
A database table format with a declared type for each field. DBF files are used by dBASE-compatible tools and as attribute tables in some GIS workflows.
Single table only. Memo files, database indexes, and a shapefile’s geometry are separate files and are not converted.
DBF file format guideHow to convert XLS to DBF
- Select XLS files from your device or drag them into the converter.
- Check the DBF output. Open conversion settings if you want to make adjustments.
- Convert, compare the original and result, then download your files.
Quality, compatibility and file limits
Choose a sheet for CSV, TSV, JSON, HTML, DBF, DIF, SYLK, or WK1 output. Workbook formats export stored cell values. Formulas are not recalculated; macros, charts, and original styling are not preserved.
Processing uses your device when possible and our servers when required. Browser files are limited to 256 MB each; server conversions to 64 MB; browser spreadsheets to 32 MB. Previews show supported content and do not guarantee identical rendering in every application.