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 "Relational Database Data File" file type, you need software like WinDev or a similar tool.
A .fic file is a proprietary HyperFileSQL (now HFSQL) database table file. It is primarily generated by PC SOFT development tools like WinDev, WebDev, and WinDev Mobile. These files act as the core storage mechanism for data records in many French business applications, including ERP and accounting software built by EBP and Sage (such as Sage 100).
The main disadvantage of the .fic format is severe vendor lock-in. It is a proprietary binary format. You cannot open it natively with standard database managers like DBeaver or DataGrip. Accessing the raw data typically requires the HFSQL Control Center or installing a specific, Windows-only ODBC/OLEDB driver provided by PC SOFT. This makes data extraction, server migration, and third-party API integration frustrating. Furthermore, a .fic file relies heavily on external files like ndx (indexes) and mmo (memo fields); if these are missing, the data becomes unreadable or severely fragmented.
To overcome these limitations, converting the file is highly recommended. For data migration to modern relational databases (like PostgreSQL or MySQL), convert to SQL. For spreadsheet analysis in Microsoft Excel, convert to CSV. For web services and API integration, convert to JSON or XML. Note that proprietary index structures are lost during conversion, as only the flat table data is extracted. Drop your file here to view and convert it securely right in your browser.
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 "HyperFileSQL Database Table 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 "HyperFileSQL Database Table Storage" category.
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