XLSX2DBF

XLSX2DBF is an easy-to-use application designed to help you convert Microsoft Excel spreadsheets to several types of database formats, namely Visual FoxPro (VFP), FoxPlus, FOX2X, SQL Server Compact (SDF), Symbolic Link (SYLK), DIF, and MOD format.

The setup operation is a speedy task that shouldn't give you any trouble, since there are no special options or third-party offers bundled with the installer. However, you must have Microsoft Excel installed to be able to carry out tasks without any issues.

When it comes to the interface, XLSX2DBF opts for a standard window that doesn't put emphasis on graphical elements, yet it's easy to navigate, showing all options put at your disposal.

You can resort to the file browser to locate and open an XLS or XLSX-formatted file, pick the output format between VFP, FOXPLUS, FOX2X, SDF, SYLK (accepts only 65,534 records), DIF and MOD, as well as click a button to start the conversion operation. The spreadsheet contents can be previewed on the half bottom side of the window.

There are no other options implemented by this piece of software. For instance, it doesn't support batch processing, which means that you're restricted to converting only one spreadsheet at a time. On top of that, it doesn't give you the possibility to set a different output directory and name for the new database files.

Conversion tasks were carried out fast in our tests, during which the utility remained light on system resources consumption, since it needed a low amount of CPU and memory to work properly. No error dialogs popped up and it didn't hang or crash.

On the other hand, we expected a richer set of features, considering the fact that it's not free. It doesn't even work without Microsoft Excel installed. Nevertheless, you can test XLSX2DBF for yourself.