If you are trying to read the file programmatically (to integrate with your own system), you generally need to parse the binary structure. ZKTeco often uses a specific structure for user data (User ID, Name, Privilege, Password, Card Number).
A typical workflow involves downloading data to a USB drive directly from the device's menu, inserting the drive into a PC, and then importing the .dat files (like user.dat and attlog.dat ) using ZKTime's USB management feature. Once imported, the software allows you to generate detailed reports and export them to common formats like Excel for further analysis. zkteco dat file reader
The .dat files must be encrypted for the software to read them correctly 1.2.3. 3. Third-Party DAT Converters (Excel/CSV) If you are trying to read the file
The ZKTEco Data File Reader has a range of applications across various industries, including: Once imported, the software allows you to generate
Each segment of this string represents a specific piece of information: