IB Converter

Extract text from IB files


Drop or upload your .IB file

How to extract text from your IB file

  1. Click the "Select File" button above, and choose your IB file.
  2. You’ll see a preview, if available.
  3. Click the "Convert file to..." button to extract text information.

Convert IB to another file type

To convert your IB file to another format, you need InterBase or other 3D software.

  • IB to DB
  • IB to SQLITE
  • IB to SQLITE3
  • IB to MDB
  • IB to ACCDB
  • IB to DBF
  • IB to ODB
  • IB to FDB
  • IB to GDB
  • IB to MYD
  • IB to FRM
  • IB to SQL

Convert a file to IB

To convert other file formats to the "Game Model Data" file type, you need software like InterBase or a similar tool.

  • NDF to IB
  • SQLITE3 to IB
  • BAK to IB
  • RDB to IB
  • SQL to IB
  • DB4 to IB
  • MDF to IB
  • MDB to IB
  • LDF to IB
  • DB to IB
  • DB3 to IB
  • SQLITE to IB

About IB files

IB files, or InterBase Database files, are primarily associated with InterBase, a relational database management system. These files store structured data and are used in various applications that require efficient data storage and retrieval. Despite their utility, converting IB files to other formats can be challenging due to their complex structure and proprietary nature.

When converting IB files, it's crucial to consider the target format. Common conversions include transforming IB files into formats like .CSV, .XLS, .XLSX, .SQL, and .TXT. These formats are more accessible for data analysis and reporting purposes.

Software solutions such as Firebird and Embarcadero InterBase are often used to manipulate and convert IB files. Firebird is an open-source alternative that provides tools for exporting data into different formats. However, these solutions require technical expertise, and the conversion process can be cumbersome.

One of the main challenges in converting IB files is ensuring data integrity and compatibility with the target format. Loss of data and formatting issues can occur if the conversion is not handled properly. Additionally, the proprietary nature of IB files can make it difficult to find compatible conversion tools.

Given these challenges, using a reliable and easy-to-use tool like Convert.Guru is recommended. At Convert.Guru, you can simply drag and drop your IB files onto the webpage to convert them to the desired format without hassle. This user-friendly solution ensures that your data is converted safely and reliably, saving you time and effort.

Convert.Guru analyzes your IB file, detects the exact format, and lets you read the text inside.

Users also converted IN, BUF, IBD, SMS, ZIP, DDS, INSV and SPF files.



The IB Converter Story

The history of Convert.Guru began over 25 years ago in California with Tom Simondi’s file-format database. A former contributor to Space Shuttle development and a software pioneer of the 1980s, Simondi established a trusted resource for file type analysis that was even referenced by Microsoft Windows XP. Today, we use modern technology to process and convert thousands of file formats while continually improving our IB converter.