Download DBF JDBC Driver
What Is a JDBC Driver?
A JDBC driver is a Java library file (.jar) that enables Java applications — including DbSchema — to communicate with a database over a standard API. The driver translates generic JDBC calls into the network protocol understood by DBF, so you never have to write low-level socket code. Drivers are typically distributed by the database vendor or as open-source projects.
Understanding the JDBC URL
Every JDBC driver identifies the target database through a connection URL. The URL encodes the hostname, port, database name, and any driver-specific parameters as a single string. The exact syntax varies per driver — the details for DBF are listed in the section below.
Download the DBF JDBC Driver
DBF files (dBASE format) are a legacy tabular data format originally used by dBASE, Clipper, and FoxPro databases. They remain in use in legacy applications, government data exchange, GIS shapefiles, and geographic information systems that output DBF attribute tables.
DBF Driver Information
We build our own Open Source JDBC driver for DBF files. Access the code on https://github.com/dbschema-pro/jdbc-driver-dbf
Alternative download the driver here.
Driver Information:
- Required File(s): dbf-jdbc-driver.jar
- Java Driver Class: com.dbschema.dbf.JdbcDriver
- JDBC URL: jdbc:dbschema:dbf:/FOLDER
- Website: Github
Download DBF / FoxPro JDBC Driver
The driver archive is a zip file. Extract it and load the .jar files using DbSchema's Driver Manager.
DbSchema and DBF Files
DbSchema connects to DBF files using the JDBC driver and renders the flat file structure as SQL tables in the schema diagram, enabling SQL queries and CSV export from legacy dBASE data. This is especially useful for migrating legacy FoxPro or dBASE databases to a modern RDBMS.
Have connection issues? Contact the DbSchema team for help.
Explore DBF Visually with DbSchema
Once the JDBC driver is configured, DbSchema connects to your DBF database and gives you a full graphical workbench — no command-line required. Available as a free Community Edition and a full-featured PRO Edition. No registration needed to get started.
Interactive ER Diagrams
Reverse-engineer your DBF schema into a drag-and-drop ER diagram. Arrange tables visually, add new columns, define foreign keys, and let DbSchema generate the DDL — all without writing SQL by hand.
Visual Query Builder
Compose DBF queries by clicking on tables and columns — no SQL knowledge required. Add joins, filters, groupings, and aggregations through a point-and-click interface, then copy the generated SQL or run it directly against the live database.
Relational Data Explorer
Browse DBF table data and follow foreign key relationships across tables in a single view. Edit cells inline, filter rows, and paginate through large datasets — all without leaving the explorer.
Schema Synchronization
Compare your DBF schema across development, staging, and production environments. DbSchema generates the exact ALTER statements needed to close the gap and lets you review every change before executing — reducing the risk of unintended schema drift.
SQL Editor
Write and execute DBF queries in the integrated SQL editor with schema-aware autocomplete, syntax highlighting, and instant result display. Run scripts, inspect execution plans, and export results to CSV or JSON from a single interface.
HTML Schema Documentation
Generate a static HTML site documenting every table, column, type, index, and relationship in your DBF schema. Share it with your team or embed it in your project wiki — no extra tooling required.
For the full feature list and edition comparison, visit the DbSchema PRO Edition page.