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.109 — Visual FoxPro Table

Microsoft · 1984

Developer
Microsoft
Category
Database
MIME Type
application/vnd.ms-foxpro.table
First Released
1984
Open Format
No
File Signature
Not readily identifiable or standard.
At a Glance
.109
Visual FoxPro Table

A .

Reviewed on April 28, 2026
Compression
Varies
Transparency
N/A
Editability
Medium
Best for
structured records

Key Features

  • Varies storage behavior for typical database workflows
  • Common MIME type: application/vnd.ms-foxpro.table
  • Recognizable file signature: Not readily identifiable or standard.
  • Associated with Microsoft

Best For

  • Structured data storage
  • Reporting and synchronization
  • App backends

Less Ideal For

  • Visual design assets
  • Free-form document authoring
  • Direct consumer playback

Common Use Cases

  • Storing structured records
  • Import/export between systems
  • Application backends and analytics

How to Open It

  1. On Windows, open the file with Microsoft Visual FoxPro.
  2. If the file does not open, confirm that the extension really matches .109 and that the download or transfer completed without corruption.

What is a .109 file?

A .109 file is a database table file created by Microsoft Visual FoxPro, a relational database management system. These files store structured data in a format optimized for Visual FoxPro's query and manipulation capabilities. They are fundamental components of applications built with Visual FoxPro.

Programs That Open .109 Files

PlatformProgram
WindowsMicrosoft Visual FoxProPaidOfficial

Common Problems with .109 Files

⚠️ Cannot open or read .109 files without Visual FoxPro.
You will need to install Microsoft Visual FoxPro or a compatible database tool that supports this proprietary format to access the data within .109 files.
⚠️ Corrupted .109 file.
If the .109 file is corrupted, try restoring from a backup. Specialized data recovery software might be able to help if backups are unavailable.
⚠️ Incompatibility with newer systems or software.
Since Visual FoxPro is no longer actively developed, consider migrating your data to a more modern and supported database format if long-term accessibility is a concern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a .109 file?▼

A .109 file is a database table created by Microsoft Visual FoxPro. It stores records and fields in a proprietary binary format.

Can I open .109 files with Microsoft Access?▼

Microsoft Access cannot directly open or import .109 files. You would typically need to use Visual FoxPro itself or export the data to a more common format like DBF or CSV first.

Is .109 a common file format?▼

No, .109 is a proprietary format specific to Visual FoxPro and is not commonly encountered outside of legacy systems or applications built with that software.

Technical Details

The .109 file format is a proprietary binary format used by Visual FoxPro to store table data, including fields, records, and data types. It does not have a readily identifiable header signature that is universally recognized outside of the FoxPro environment.

Did You Know?

Visual FoxPro, the software that uses .109 files, was originally developed by Fox Software before being acquired by Microsoft.
While .109 files store table data, they often rely on associated files (like .FPT for memos and .CDX for indexes) to function correctly within Visual FoxPro.
Despite being discontinued, Visual FoxPro continues to be used in some legacy systems, making .109 files relevant in specific niches.

Security Information

As .109 files contain database information, exercise caution when opening them from unknown sources, as they could potentially be part of malicious software or contain harmful data, although the format itself is not inherently insecure.