Extract text from Kexi database shortcuts (KEXIS)
To convert KEXIS shortcuts to another format, you need Kexi or other Database software.
To convert other file formats to the "Database Shortcut File" file type, you need software like Kexi or a similar tool.
.KEXIS files are Kexi Database Shortcut Files utilized by the open-source visual database creator Kexi, which is part of the Calligra Suite (formerly KOffice). These files act as aliases or pointers that direct the database application to a specific local database file or a remote database server (like MySQL or PostgreSQL). To use them as intended, you need the Kexi environment running on Linux or Windows.
Users often attempt to convert these files under the mistaken assumption that they contain actual database tables, queries, or forms. The major disadvantage of the .KEXIS format is that it holds absolutely no real data - it is strictly a configuration file. Moving a .KEXIS file to another computer without migrating the underlying database results in a completely broken link, causing standard database workflows to fail.
You cannot convert a .KEXIS file directly to CSV, SQL, or XLSX. Instead, the most pragmatic target formats are simple text-based formats like TXT or XML. Converting to text allows you to safely read the connection parameters and locate your actual data.
Because standard online converters expect to parse rows and columns, they completely fail when processing this shortcut format. By extracting the connection string, you can pinpoint the exact server address or file path where your real database lives.
Convert.Guru analyzes your KEXIS file, detects the exact format, and lets you read the text inside.
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If you want to convert KEXIS file to , you can use Kexi or similar software from the "Database Shortcut Reference" category. In the File menu, look for Save As… or Export….
To convert files to KEXIS, try Kexi or another comparable tool in the "Database Shortcut Reference" category.
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