Microsoft Access by Microsoft Corporation is a database management application that works with the MDB file format. Unfortunately, there is no version of Microsoft Access for Mac released yet, which means that other applications with similar functionality need to be used. Welcome This MDB Opener helps you to view those ancient Microsoft Access databases (.mdb and.accdb) without installing any software. After extracting the database, you can view the data with our built-in viewer or export all tables as Excel or CSV files.
2 file types use the .mdb file extension.- 1.Microsoft Access Database
- 2.Avid Media Database
File Type 1Microsoft Access Database
| Developer | Microsoft |
| Popularity | |
| Category | Database Files |
| Format | Binary |
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.
Access offers 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 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 .
Programs that open MDB files
File Type 2Avid Media Database
| Developer | Avid Technology |
| Popularity | |
| Category | Data Files |
| Format | Binary |
.MDB File Association 2
Database file used by several different Avid video editing and finishing software products; contains indexed information about the media assets used by a video editing project; used as a cache that tracks the resources with up-to-date information.
Winzip Mac Edition can zip and unzip files instantly using simple, drag-and-drop tools. You can reduce the size of your files for faster sharing and smaller storage. The app lets you open major compressed file formats such as Zip, Zipx, RAR, LHA, 7Z, JAR and WAR. 7 zip for macbook. Zip, unzip, share, protect files and streamline data storage with trusted enhanced compression. Unzip from the Finder. If you have saved a.zip file in the Finder, double-click it to open. After opening it, you can view some or all of the contents by highlighting the files and pressing Command+Y. 7-Zip for 32-bit Windows: Download.exe: 64-bit x64: 7-Zip for 64-bit Windows x64 (Intel 64 or AMD64) Download.7z: x86 / x64: 7-Zip Extra: standalone console version, 7z DLL, Plugin for Far Manager: Download.7z: Any: 7-Zip Source code: Download.7z: Any / x86 / x64: LZMA SDK: (C, C, C#, Java) Download.msi: 32-bit x86 (alternative MSI installer. Archiver Mozilla Firefox Google Earth; 65 files 85 280 391 bytes 483 files 110 700 519 bytes; Compressed size Ratio Compressed size Ratio; 7-Zip 9.35-mx: 39 357 375.
MDB files are generated automatically by the software in the folders where media assets reside. If they are deleted, the software rebuilds them.
Programs that open MDB files
UPDATED JUNE 2017: Prices updated and a 6th app added…
Yes you read that correctly! Up until recently, there was no way to open a Microsoft Access database directly on a Mac. However, there are, at the time of writing, five apps, all available from the Mac App Store, which allow you to open and view data in Access database tables. Below is a summary of the apps.
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 .
Programs that open MDB files
File Type 2Avid Media Database
| Developer | Avid Technology |
| Popularity | |
| Category | Data Files |
| Format | Binary |
.MDB File Association 2
Database file used by several different Avid video editing and finishing software products; contains indexed information about the media assets used by a video editing project; used as a cache that tracks the resources with up-to-date information.
Winzip Mac Edition can zip and unzip files instantly using simple, drag-and-drop tools. You can reduce the size of your files for faster sharing and smaller storage. The app lets you open major compressed file formats such as Zip, Zipx, RAR, LHA, 7Z, JAR and WAR. 7 zip for macbook. Zip, unzip, share, protect files and streamline data storage with trusted enhanced compression. Unzip from the Finder. If you have saved a.zip file in the Finder, double-click it to open. After opening it, you can view some or all of the contents by highlighting the files and pressing Command+Y. 7-Zip for 32-bit Windows: Download.exe: 64-bit x64: 7-Zip for 64-bit Windows x64 (Intel 64 or AMD64) Download.7z: x86 / x64: 7-Zip Extra: standalone console version, 7z DLL, Plugin for Far Manager: Download.7z: Any: 7-Zip Source code: Download.7z: Any / x86 / x64: LZMA SDK: (C, C, C#, Java) Download.msi: 32-bit x86 (alternative MSI installer. Archiver Mozilla Firefox Google Earth; 65 files 85 280 391 bytes 483 files 110 700 519 bytes; Compressed size Ratio Compressed size Ratio; 7-Zip 9.35-mx: 39 357 375.
MDB files are generated automatically by the software in the folders where media assets reside. If they are deleted, the software rebuilds them.
Programs that open MDB files
UPDATED JUNE 2017: Prices updated and a 6th app added…
Yes you read that correctly! Up until recently, there was no way to open a Microsoft Access database directly on a Mac. However, there are, at the time of writing, five apps, all available from the Mac App Store, which allow you to open and view data in Access database tables. Below is a summary of the apps.
MDB Tool
- Opens MDB and ACCDB files (2007 only, not 2010/2013)
- Only provides access to tables. Does not support queries, forms or reports
- Exports to CSV and SQL formats
- Available for £5.99 from https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/mdb-tool-for-microsoft-access/id513995545?mt=12
MDB Explorer
- Opens tables from multiple databases at same time
- Exports to various formats including CSV, TXT, Excel and SQL
- Filter, sort and search functionality allows you to easily find the information you need
- Supports MDB but ACCDB support is available via in-app purchase £9.99
- Available for £9.99 from https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/mdb-explorer/id506622388?mt=12
MDB ACCDB Viewer
- Opens MDB and ACCDB files
- Search functionality
- If you double click a record it opens in a separate window – great for reading long text entries
- Exports to various formats including Excel, CSV, SQL
- Documentation includes instructions for transferring to Bento, Numbers, Open Office
- Available for £18.99 from https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/mdb-accdb-viewer/id417392270?mt=12
MDBLite
- Converts MDB to SQLite
- SQLite is a small database engine found in many gadgets and small websites
- Just drag and drop the MDB file onto the app's window
- Supports MDB format only
- Available for £3.99 from https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/mdblite/id487704620?mt=12
Mdb Viewer For Mac Installer
ACCDB Explorer
- From the same company that makes MDB Explorer
- Similar functionality to MDB Explorer but supports ACCDB as well as MDB
- Reads attachments from 2007 format databases
- Reads calculated fields from Access 2010 format databases
- £19.99 from https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/accdb-explorer/id577722815?mt=12
Mdb File Viewer For Mac
Viewer for Access Database
- I have added this one following an email I received from the developer (Disclaimer: I am NOT making any money from this!)
- At this time the app supports to open, view and export accdb and mdb files.
- The developer will improve the app on user request in the next weeks/li>
- £2.99 from https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/access-database-viewer/id1241742780?mt=12
Editor for Access Database
Mdb Viewer For Mac
The only Mac App which allow you edit MS Access Database on Mac directly. View, Edit and Create Microsoft Access database on your Mac with the App. You can view data easily with Filter, Sort, Paging, and export data or schema to other databases, also edit data directly with very customizable data control, create new databases and create new tables.
