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Basic information about MDB file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension MDB（*.MDB or *.mdb）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the MDB file yourself.

There are 8 file types using the MDB file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the MDB file with their brief description and a list of programs that support MDB file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the MDB file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the MDB file?
  • How to open a MDB file?
  • What programs do I need to open a MDB file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a MDB file?
  • How to convert MDB files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to MDB file format?


1.Detail information about MDB file extension: Avid Media Database

File type Avid Media Database Category Data Files
Developer Avid Technology File format Binary
Description MDB file is a Avid Media Database developed by Avid Technology. 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.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MDB files

Windows		 Avid Media Composer

macOS		 Avid Media Composer


2.Detail information about MDB file extension: Microsoft Access Database

File type Microsoft Access Database Category Database Files
Developer Microsoft File format Binary
Description MDB file is a Microsoft Access Database developed by Microsoft.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MDB files

Windows		 Microsoft Access 2016
SAS Institute SAS
Wolfram Research Mathematica
Freewind MDB Converter
Microsoft Visual Studio 2017
MDB Viewer Plus
Advanced Access Repair
Advanced Office Repair
Full Convert Enterprise
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office
MS Access Database Recovery
Office 365

macOS
 MDB Viewer
Wolfram Research Mathematica

Linux		 Kexi
SAS Institute SAS
mdb-export

Web		 MDBopener.com


3.Detail information about MDB file extension: Mediator Multimedia Data

File type Mediator Multimedia Data Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MDB file is a Mediator Multimedia Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MDB files

Windows		 Mediator


4.Detail information about MDB file extension: Mono Debugging Information File

File type Mono Debugging Information File Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MDB file is a Mono Debugging Information File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MDB files

Linux		 Mono for Linux


5.Detail information about MDB file extension: NEi Nastran Modal Database File

File type NEi Nastran Modal Database File Category Database Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MDB file is a NEi Nastran Modal Database File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MDB files

Windows		 NEi Nastran


6.Detail information about MDB file extension: ProWORX Nxt Memory Data File

File type ProWORX Nxt Memory Data File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MDB file is a ProWORX Nxt Memory Data File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MDB files

Windows		 ProWORX


7.Detail information about MDB file extension: Pro/Engineer Mechanica File

File type Pro/Engineer Mechanica File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MDB file is a Pro/Engineer Mechanica File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MDB files

Windows		 Pro/Engineer (Creo Elements/Pro)


8.Detail information about MDB file extension: ZX Spectrum Emulator MB-02 Disk Format

File type ZX Spectrum Emulator MB-02 Disk Format Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MDB file is a ZX Spectrum Emulator MB-02 Disk Format.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MDB files



How to convert MDB files to another file format?

There are 20 records in our database eligible for MDB files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve MDB to another files conversion, you may use the option.

MDB to ACCDB MDB to ACCDE MDB to CDB MDB to CSV
MDB to DB MDB to DBF MDB to DWG MDB to FDB
MDB to MDF MDB to ODS MDB to PDF MDB to SDF
MDB to SNP MDB to SQL MDB to SQLITE MDB to VCF
MDB to XLS MDB to XLSX MDB to XML MDB to XPS


How to convert another files to MDB file format?

There are 25 records in our database eligible for another files to MDB file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to MDB conversion, you may use the option.

ACCDB to MDB DBF to MDB XLSX to MDB EXCEL to MDB
PDF to MDB DB to MDB SDF to MDB EPS to MDB
CSV to MDB SQLITE to MDB XLS to MDB MDF to MDB
WK1 to MDB ACCDT to MDB ACCDE to MDB FDB to MDB
ACCDR to MDB GDB to MDB NPF to MDB XLMX to MDB
XLSM to MDB TBL to MDB LACCDB to MDB ADB to MDB
ADP to MDB


Can't open a MDB file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.MDB”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the MDB extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support MDB file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of MDB files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a MDB file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a MDB file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a MDB file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the MDB file is damaged.
  • Whether the MDB file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the MDB file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the MDB file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the MDB file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a MDB file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a MDB file.

If the MDB file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.