MDB files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: Microsoft Access Database
The .accdb file format was introduced in Access 2007. Before this, Access files used the .mdb extension. You can still open some .mdb files. If in the Access 2002-2003 or 2000 format, you can open and...
The .accdb file format was introduced in Access 2007. Before this, Access files used the .mdb extension. You can still open some .mdb files. If in the Access 2002-2003 or 2000 format, you can open and use them normally. However, you cannot use features requiring .accdb format. Don’t convert if you rely on unavailable .accdb features.
An MDB file is a Microsoft Access database file. It can open in Microsoft Access or programs supporting MDB format like LibreOffice Base and OpenOffice Base. However, Access offers advanced features and interface.
To open an MDB without Access, use LibreOffice Base or other programs supporting MDB. Options include LibreOffice Base which is free and open-source.
MDB files contain the database structure and entries. They may also store forms, queries, procedures, reports and settings. Access provides tools for creating and populating databases. It includes making online applications for publishing. Access is Windows only.
The MDB extension is for Microsoft Access databases up to 2003. Newer versions use ACCDB format. MDB files store queries, tables and link data from files like XML and apps like Excel. An LDB file seen with an MDB is a lock file for shared databases.
MDB files open with Access. If unrelated to Access, it may store media file data for video editing. It stores data in linked tables with keys. Default 2003 Access format, newer versions use ACCDB. Can open MDBs with Access, converters and viewers. Specs available but proprietary Microsoft format. Can import MDBs into other programs like Excel. Mainly accessed through Windows Access. Launch an MDB by double clicking.
The MDB file extension is for Microsoft Access database files. It contains database structure like tables and fields. It also has data entries, queries, forms, reports and settings. MDB is the default...
The MDB file extension is for Microsoft Access database files. It contains database structure like tables and fields. It also has data entries, queries, forms, reports and settings. MDB is the default format in Access 2003 and earlier. Newer versions use the ACCDB format.
MDB files link data between files like XML and applications like Excel. They allow data storage and retrieval. Access provides visual database creation and editing tools. It can publish databases to Office 365 sites. Access runs only on Windows and comes with some Office packages.
Other MDB file types exist too. Avid Media Composer uses MDB to store media file data. These track project updates. MDB also stands for multidrop bus and memory mapping.
Windows links MDB files to programs automatically. If not, install an app that opens MDBs. Then view, edit and save the files. Useful MDB applications exist across operating systems. Microsoft Access runs on Windows. It made the MDB format.
Microsoft Access
LibreOffice Base
MDB Viewer Plus
Avid Media Composer
Pro Tools