Extract text from HyperFileSQL database files (FIC)
To convert FIC databases to another format, you need WinDev or other Database software.
To convert other file formats to the "HyperFileSQL Database" file type, you need software like WinDev or a similar tool.
The .FIC file is a proprietary HyperFileSQL (HFSQL) Classic database file. It is primarily developed by PC SOFT and utilized by enterprise management software, particularly in the French market, such as EBP and Sage 100. These files store relational database tables containing business data like accounting records, customer lists, and inventory details.
Opening a .FIC file directly is highly problematic. The format is strictly proprietary. You typically need an active installation of WinDev or the original software (like EBP) to read the data. Alternatively, you must configure complex HFSQL ODBC drivers on your operating system. This vendor lock-in makes data extraction difficult, especially when migrating to modern, standard database systems. Users often face roadblocks when trying to open a .FIC file on a standard PC or Mac without paying for expensive enterprise licenses.
To unlock your data, conversion is necessary. For data analysis in Microsoft Excel, convert .FIC to CSV. If you are migrating the database to MySQL or PostgreSQL, convert to SQL. For web integration or API usage, XML or JSON are the best targets. Note that converting a .FIC file generally extracts the raw table data; you may lose complex relationships, triggers, or stored procedures. Drag and drop your file to analyze and convert it - free, online, and without installing software.
Convert.Guru analyzes your FIC file, detects the exact format, and lets you read the text inside.
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If you want to convert FIC file to DB, SQLITE, SQLITE3, MDB, ACCDB, DBF, ODB, FDB, GDB, MYD, FRM or SQL, you can use WinDev or similar software from the "Relational Database Storage" category. In the File menu, look for Save As… or Export….
To convert NDF, SQLITE3, BAK, RDB, SQL, DB4, MDF, MDB, LDF, DB, DB3 or SQLITE files to FIC, try WinDev or another comparable tool in the "Relational Database Storage" category.
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