.dbf Xbase document
Documents & office
| MIME type | application/vnd.dbf |
|---|---|
| Description | Xbase document |
| Category | Documents & office |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .dbf file?
A .dbf file is a “Xbase document” (MIME type application/vnd.dbf).
How do I open a .dbf file?
With an office suite: LibreOffice (free, Windows/macOS/Linux) opens most document formats, as do Microsoft Office or the vendor’s own app.
How can you tell a genuine .dbf file?
No fixed signature at the start of the file is registered for this format; it is recognised mainly by its extension. On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.dbf shows the guessed type.
Which MIME type belongs to .dbf?
The MIME type is application/vnd.dbf. In the Apache web server: AddType application/vnd.dbf .dbf; in nginx: types { application/vnd.dbf dbf; }.