DBF, SDF, CSV, Access, SQL Server, MySQL, XML, and XLSX
all in one Windows application with field-level mapping and direct SQL integration.
Invaluable to any software developer, data analyst, service bureau, or end user working with multiple file protocols.
Features
Built for telecom carriers, DBAs, and IT teams who move data between systems every day.
Map any input field to any output field. Auto-map by name, or assign manually. Handles truncation, padding, and 10-character DBF name limits automatically.
Build derived fields with inline expressions: arithmetic, string concatenation, conditionals with IIf(), and zero-padding for numeric results.
Filter records before conversion. Match on equals, not-equals, LIKE patterns, numeric comparisons, or EMPTY fields. Combine rules with AND / OR logic.
Create, drop, rename, and truncate SQL tables visually. Manage indexes, set column constraints, and execute free-form T-SQL — no SSMS required.
Split a single input file into MAIN, HDR, and TRL output streams based on CAT/GRP/TYP field values — designed for telecom EMI record processing.
Save, organize, and reuse conversion configurations as .cfg files. Create new configs, import from emigui, and edit field layouts in the built-in editor.
Compatibility
Convert between any combination of these eight formats in a single pass.
| Format | Extension | As Input | As Output | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DBF (dBase / FoxPro) | .dbf | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | None |
| SDF (Fixed-Width) | .txt / any | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | Field layout in .cfg file |
| Delimited (CSV) | .csv / .txt | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | None |
| Microsoft Access | .mdb / .accdb | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | Access Database Engine |
| SQL Server / Azure SQL | n/a | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ODBC Driver 17+ |
| MySQL | n/a | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | MySQL ODBC Driver |
| XML | .xml | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | None |
| Excel XLSX | .xlsx | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | None |
How It Works
From raw data file to converted output in minutes.
Open or create a .cfg file that defines your input field layout and output structure.
Browse for your input file or connect to a SQL Server / MySQL table.
Use the Field Mapper to link input fields to output columns. Auto-Map handles matching names instantly.
Click Convert. The status bar shows Written / Skipped / Total counts in real time.
See It In Action
Load a config, select formats, map your fields, and click Convert — results in seconds.
What's New
Latest improvements and fixes in the current release.
FAQ
Quick answers to the questions we hear most often.
No. You need the free Microsoft Access Database Engine 2016 Redistributable, available from Microsoft.com. The full Microsoft Office or Access suite is not required.
Yes. SQL Server mode connects to Azure SQL, on-premises SQL Server (2012 and later), and SQL Server Express using ODBC Driver 17 or later.
Yes. A 7-day free trial is available through the Microsoft Store. The full conversion engine — all 8 formats — is active during the trial period. No credit card is required to start.
Yes. SQL Server connections support both Windows Authentication and SQL Server (username / password) credentials. MySQL connections require SQL credentials.
Universal File Converter runs on Windows 10 and Windows 11 (64-bit). It is a native Windows desktop application — no browser or cloud service required.
Yes. Every configuration — field layouts, mapping, skip rules, and output settings — is saved as a .cfg file. The Config Manager lets you load, create, edit, and organize configs in one place.
The engine is optimized for high-volume batch work. Conversions of 100,000+ records per pass are typical in production environments. Performance depends on disk I/O, SQL server throughput, and available RAM.
Multi-Output Routing splits a single input file into multiple output streams (MAIN, HDR, TRL) based on the value of a CAT, GRP, or TYP field. Originally designed for telecom EMI record processing, it applies to any data set with content-based routing needs.
About
Nextgencarrier is a telecom software company with over four decades of experience in carrier access billing, CLEC operations, long-distance carrier services, and international interconnect. Universal File Converter is built on real production data requirements — not theoretical edge cases.
Pricing
Full 8-format conversion engine. Available on the Microsoft Store.
Single-seat license for one machine. Full 8-format conversion engine.
Available now on the Microsoft Store. Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Questions? Email support@nextgencarrier.net