Files saved in .DBF file extensions are database files used by the data management software, dBase. These files store data in an array, with multiple records and fields—something that Microsoft Excel does not understand. Thus, for you to open DBF files in an XLS format, you need a separate file converter, such as DBF to XLS Converter. This database application allows you to convert your DBF files to XLS or XLSX (MS Excel 2007) formats. The app is very easy to use, converting your files with only a few steps. You only need to load the DBF file, select or create your output destination, choose the XLS file type, and start the conversion. Depending on the file size, the process can finish in a matter of seconds. DBF to XLS Converter supports command-line interface, so you can run it with necessary parameters in a batch mode. It also supports dBase III, dBase IV, FoxPro, VFP, and dBase Level 7 formats.