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MySQL to FoxPro / DBF Converter

Export MySQL-compatible data into a Visual FoxPro .dbc database or standalone DBF tables with field mapping, saved sessions, filters, and optional DBSync.

MySQL → FoxPro migration usually means exporting selected MySQL-compatible tables into a Visual FoxPro .dbc database or standalone DBF files for a legacy desktop application.

DBConvert handles the table-level export: it reads MySQL, MariaDB, Percona Server for MySQL, Amazon RDS / Aurora for MySQL, Azure Database for MySQL, or Google Cloud SQL for MySQL; maps MySQL types to DBF/FoxPro fields; writes rows; and can save the job for repeated exports. The review work is in DBF field limits, memo files, code pages, AUTO_INCREMENT values, utf8mb4 text, deleted-row behavior, and MySQL SQL that FoxPro cannot run.

What DBConvert does on this path: handles MySQL → DBF/FoxPro as a repeatable desktop workflow:

  • Reads MySQL, MariaDB, Percona Server for MySQL, Amazon RDS / Aurora for MySQL, Azure Database for MySQL, and Google Cloud SQL for MySQL.
  • Writes Visual FoxPro .dbc databases or standalone DBF table folders.
  • Maps tables, fields, indexes, primary keys, and supported views with type-mapping review.
  • Saves the job as a rerunnable session; DBSync keeps MySQL and DBF/FoxPro aligned for recurring exchange.

What it does not do: MySQL stored procedures, functions, triggers, events, users, grants, and application SQL are not translated into FoxPro forms, reports, menus, .prg programs, or desktop business logic.

Which tool: DBConvert or DBSync?

DBConvert for MySQL → DBF/FoxPro

One-time export or repeatable test loads. Use it when a legacy DBF/FoxPro system needs a MySQL table copy with field mapping, filters, and saved settings.

DBSync for MySQL ↔ DBF/FoxPro

Recurring exchange. Use it when MySQL remains active and the DBF/FoxPro side needs periodic inserts, updates, or deletes. Review synchronization concepts.

Need more context? Compare DBConvert and DBSync side by side →

How DBConvert handles the MySQL → DBF/FoxPro differences

DBConvert handles source connection, object selection, field mapping, DBF/FoxPro output, transfer, and validation. MySQL server-side logic and FoxPro application design remain separate work.

Source connection

DBConvert reads local, hosted, and cloud MySQL-compatible databases. Managed sources need firewall or authorized-network access for the migration workstation.

Target shape

Choose a Visual FoxPro .dbc target or standalone DBF tables. Memo fields need companion files such as .fpt in the output folder.

Field limits

MySQL TEXT, LONGTEXT, BLOB, JSON, ENUM, SET, and wide numeric values need DBF/FoxPro storage choices before the export is trusted.

Character sets

MySQL utf8mb4 text must be written with a DBF code page policy. Test names, long notes, and symbols before using the DBF files in a legacy application.

Generated values

MySQL AUTO_INCREMENT columns need a FoxPro AutoInc or numeric-field policy. Confirm next values if the DBF side will continue accepting inserts.

Application logic boundary

DBConvert migrates tables, fields, supported views, indexes, and keys. MySQL routines, triggers, events, grants, and application SQL are not converted into FoxPro application objects or .prg code.

Type mapping checkpoints

MySQL DBF / FoxPro Notes
INT, BIGINT, AUTO_INCREMENT Integer / Numeric / AutoInc Check DBF numeric width and next-value behavior.
DECIMAL(p,s) Numeric / Currency Review precision and scale before legacy reports use the export.
VARCHAR, TEXT, LONGTEXT Character / Memo Long text should use memo output with companion files.
DATETIME, TIMESTAMP, DATE DateTime / Date Review timezone and blank-date expectations in the legacy app.
TINYINT(1) Logical Check nulls if the DBF side expects only true / false.
JSON, ENUM, SET, BLOB Memo / Character / General policy These are not native DBF equivalents; sample real values.

Choosing the MySQL → DBF/FoxPro route

This is usually a compatibility export, so choose the route by repeatability, file-shape control, and whether sync is needed.

Route Where it fits Where it falls short
DBConvert / DBSync You need a GUI export, DBF/FoxPro output, saved settings, filters, type mapping review, or recurring synchronization. MySQL code and FoxPro application objects remain separate work.
CSV export and DBF import A few flat tables need to be copied once into a legacy tool. You lose schema metadata, DBF field policy, indexes, memo handling, and repeatability unless scripted separately.
Custom ETL DBF is only one output of a larger export or data-exchange pipeline. You own driver setup, code pages, field limits, retries, validation, and sync behavior.

Supported versions

  • MySQL 5.x, 8.x; MariaDB; Percona Server
  • Amazon RDS / Aurora MySQL, Azure Database for MySQL, Google Cloud SQL
  • Visual FoxPro .dbc databases and standalone DBF tables
  • Free tables (DBF without .dbc container) and Memo (.fpt) files

Supported in this path

Source MySQL
Target FoxPro
MySQL MariaDB Percona Server for MySQL Amazon RDS for MySQL Amazon Aurora MySQL Azure Database for MySQL Google Cloud SQL for MySQL Visual FoxPro DBF / dBase free tables Clipper / XBase DBF
MySQL

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Other directions and pairs
FoxPro

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Migration & sync options

Reverse Conversion

FoxPro to MySQL

Using MySQL to FoxPro Tools

When launching the DBConvert or DBSync application in GUI mode, it guides you through the steps to start database migration or synchronization:

1

Connect to MySQL source database

Specify the username/password and host/port parameters if your source database requires login credentials.

Connect to MySQL source database from DBConvert

MySQL source

Use the MySQL connection guide for local MySQL or MariaDB, or read from Amazon RDS / Aurora for MySQL, Azure Database for MySQL, or Google Cloud SQL for MySQL.

2

Connect to FoxPro destination database

Specify parameters for the destination database similar to the source, defining connection settings and username/password pairs.

Connect to FoxPro target database from DBConvert

FoxPro target

Write to a Visual FoxPro .dbc database or a folder of free DBF tables.

More guides for MySQL ↔ FoxPro

Next steps: configure, validate, run

After connecting source and target, the remaining steps are the same for every database pair:

  • Configure migration options - pick tables, fields, indices, views.
  • Issue detection - the built-in checker flags integrity problems before migration starts.
  • Execute - commit the job, monitor progress, save the session for reuse.
  • Schedule and CLI - rerun saved sessions on a schedule or from the command line.
Open the full guide

Steps 3-5, software features, command-line mode, scheduler, and system requirements.

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