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MDB File Extension

MDB file extension is created by Microsoft, also known as Microsoft Access Database. MDB has been classified as Common File Types. This file is saved in a binary format, which requires a specific program to read its contents. You can open MDB files in Microsoft Access program.

Microsoft Access Database File Type

Microsoft Access Database File Type
Extension .mdb
Developer Microsoft
Popularity 5.0 (208 Votes)
Mime Type application/x-msaccess
Default Program Microsoft Access
Category Common File Types
Format Binary
Updated 5/1/2024

What is a MDB File Type?

Open in Microsoft Access 2016Access, the MDB file provides visual tools for creating and filling databases. It includes workflow tools to create online, database-based-web applications that you can publish on an Office 365 or Microsoft SharePoint server. Access is included with some Microsoft Office packages, but it is only available for Windows. MDB files may also be imported by a variety of other programs, such as Mathematica and Visual Studio.You can export MDB files to the .ACCDB file format by simply clicking File → Save As → Save Database As, choosing the Access file type, and then clicking Save As.

Free online MDB Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .MDB (Microsoft Access Database) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to MDB, merge, split and compare the MDB files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.

MDB Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Microsoft Access Database .MDB=8887 File Extensions while opening the .MDB=8887 files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open MDB Files?

  1. You must have supported software programs installed for Microsoft Access Database on your system such as Microsoft Access.
  2. Associate default Microsoft Microsoft Access program for *.mdb (Microsoft Access Database) files.

    Associate MDB Default Program on Windows
    1. Right-click a *.MDB (e.g example.mdb) file and click Open With.
    2. In the Open with dialog box, click Microsoft Microsoft Access program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
    3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .mdb files.

    Associate MDB Default Program on MacOs
    1. Click *.MDB (e.g example.mdb) file and click information -> Open With.
    2. In the programs list, click Microsoft Microsoft Access program Or other appropriate program that you want.
    3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
    4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .Microsoft Access extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

All Platform Software Programs for MDB File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the MDB files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Microsoft Windows logo image Open MDB File on Windows

Software License Developer
Microsoft Access image. Microsoft Access 365 for Windows Commercial Microsoft
Blue Marble Geographics Global Mapper image. Blue Marble Geographics Global Mapper 16 for Windows Commercial Blue Marble Geographics
Wolfram Research Mathematica image. Wolfram Research Mathematica 9 for Windows Commercial Wolfram Research
Avid Media Composer image. Avid Media Composer 8 for Windows Commercial Avid
Microsoft Office image. Microsoft Office 2019 for Windows Commercial Microsoft
Golden Software Surfer image. Golden Software Surfer 13 for Windows Commercial Golden Software
Microsoft Visual Studio image. Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 for Windows Commercial Microsoft
Golden Software Voxler image. Golden Software Voxler 3 for Windows Commercial Golden Software

MacOs logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen MDB File on Mac OS

Software License Developer
Wolfram Research Mathematica image. Wolfram Research Mathematica 9 for MacOs Commercial Wolfram Research
Avid Media Composer image. Avid Media Composer 8 for MacOs Commercial Avid
Microsoft Office image. Microsoft Office 2019 for MacOs Commercial Microsoft

Linux logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen MDB file on Linux

Software License Developer
Wolfram Research Mathematica image. Wolfram Research Mathematica 9 for Linux Commercial Wolfram Research

Website logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen MDB file on Web

Software License Developer

iOS logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen MDB file on iOS

Software License Developer

Android logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen MDB file on Android

Software License Developer

About Licensing

  1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
  2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
  3. Free+ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
  4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
  5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

MDB file extension icon image.About MDB - Microsoft Access Database

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Updated 5/1/2024


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