File Extension Database

Open ACCDB File

A file with the ACCDB extension is an Access 2007/2010 database file. It is the default format for the database files used in the current version of MS Access.

The ACCDB file format replaces the older MDB format used in earlier versions of Access (before version 2007). Includes enhancements such as support for encryption and attachments and binary files.

When working with an ACCDB file in Microsoft Access, a similar MS Access record lock information file, using the LACCDB extension, is automatically created in the same folder to prevent accidental editing of the original file.

This temporary file is especially useful when multiple people use the same ACCDB file simultaneously through a network.

ACCDB files or databases often contain data organized in tables and fields, and can also include custom forms, SQL queries, and other data.

Software to open an ACCDB file

ACCDB files can be opened with Microsoft Access in its latest versions.

There is a possibility that Microsoft Excel can import the ACCDB files, however, the data will have to be saved in some other spreadsheet format other than ACCDB.

The following software packages are available to work with ACCDB files

Typical ACCDB application file locations:

C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office12\MSACCESS.EXE /NOSTARTUP "%1" %2 %3 %4 %5 %6 %7 %8 %9
"C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office14\MSACCESS.EXE" /NOSTARTUP "%1" %2 %3 %4 %5 %6 %7 %8 %9

Typical ACCDB mime types:

application/msaccess

Frequently used application names to open ACCDB files:

Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office - Office14

Frequently associated Windows objects:

Access.Application.12
Access.Application.14

How Can I Open ACCDB File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open ACCDB file is to find a ACCDB file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a ACCDB file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open ACCDB file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as ACCDB file opener then try to search online for "ACCDB viewer", "application to open ACCDB file" or "open ACCDB file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open ACCDB file

How Can I Open ACCDB File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a ACCDB file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a ACCDB file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with ACCDB file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as ACCDB file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open ACCDB file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open ACCDB file then try to search for "ACCDB viewer", "application to open ACCDB file" or "read ACCDB file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read ACCDB file

How Can I Open ACCDB File on Android

If you downloaded a ACCDB file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded ACCDB file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "ACCDB".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "ACCDB viewer", "ACCDB file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open ACCDB File on iPhone or iPad

To open ACCDB File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the ACCDB file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "ACCDB". This way you can find apps which can open ACCDB files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "ACCDB viewer" or "ACCDB file" online in your favorite search engine.

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