.MDB File Extension
Microsoft Access Database
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What is an MDB file?
An MDB file is a database file created by Microsoft Access, a widely-used desktop relational database program. It contains the database structure (tables and fields) and database entries (table rows). MDB files may also store data entry forms, queries, stored procedures, reports, and database security settings.
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Access provides visual tools for creating and populating databases. The software includes workflow tools for making online database-driven web applications that you can publish to an Office 365 site or Microsoft SharePoint server. Access is included with some Microsoft Office software packages, but it is available only for Windows.
How do I convert MDB files to ACCDB files?
You can export MDB files to the newer .ACCDB file format by simply clicking , choosing the Access file type, and then clicking .
How to open an MDB file
You can open an MDB file in Microsoft Access (Windows). You can also import MDB files into other programs that use databases, such as Microsoft Visual Studio (Windows) and Wolfram Research Mathematica (cross-platform).