Data file
What is a .dbc file?
A .dbc file is a Microsoft Visual FoxPro database container (table files). This is a data file — structured information used by a program rather than read directly.
How to open a .dbc file
- Start with the program that produced it; that's almost always the right tool.
- Open it in a text editor to see whether it's readable text or binary.
- For database formats, DB Browser for SQLite or LibreOffice Base can often import it.
The registry records this extension against Microsoft Visual FoxPro database container (table files), so software from that family is the most likely match.
How to convert a .dbc file
- If you can view the data, exporting to .csv is usually the most portable option.
The technical record
For archivists, developers and the merely curious: these are the PRONOM registry entries for .dbc.
| Format name | Version | MIME type | PUID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Visual FoxPro database container (table files) | — | — | fmt/382 |