Create a parser to extract data from the .dat file. You might need to:
| Tool / Library | Type | DAT Read Support | Encryption | Export Format | |----------------|------|------------------|------------|----------------| | ZK Attlog | GUI | Yes (basic) | No | CSV, TXT | | ZKSDK (C#) | Library | Yes (full) | Yes | Raw + parsed | | pyzk (Python) | Library | Network only | Partial | List of objects | | zktools (CLI) | Open-source | Yes (legacy) | No | CSV | | ZKAccess 3.5 | GUI | Yes | Yes | MDB, CSV | zkteco dat file reader
Your final CSV can be directly imported into QuickBooks, SAP, Zoho People, or any payroll software. Create a parser to extract data from the