Convert MDB to XLS Online

CONVERT MDB to XLS ONLINE

1) Upload MDB file to convert

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Allowed file types: fasta, qif, ofx, iif, srt, ics, excel, ris, bib, ods, xls, xlsx, xlsm, csv, tsv, tab, xlsb, xltx, xlr, pxl, qpw, wb3, wq1, dbf, wk3, 123, mdb, evtx, pages, numbers, sqlite

2) Set converting MDB to XLS options

3) Get converted file

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How to convert MDB to XLS?

💾 Upload Your File: Go to the site, click on «Upload File,» and select your MDB file.

✍️ Set Conversion Options: Choose XLS as the output format and adjust any additional options if needed.

Convert and Download: Click 👉«Download Converted File»👈 to get your XLS file.

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Convert MDB to XLS without any specialised software. Upload the file in your browser and download the XLS in seconds, on any device.

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Data files can hold records and structured fields. Your MDB upload is encrypted in transit with HTTPS/TLS and processed in access-controlled data centers during the conversion to XLS.

Ease of Use

Convert MDB to XLS online in seconds. MDB is a Microsoft Access database; this free tool exports each table to an Excel sheet you can read without Access. No software to install, no signup.

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The records in your MDB are never inspected or reused. After the conversion to XLS, both files are deleted automatically from our servers. Privacy Policy.

MDB File

File extension	.MDB
Category	File
Description	MDB is a database file created in Microsoft Access. It contains tables, queries, forms, macros, and can be used as a standalone application or with other databases.
Associated programs	Microsoft Access, LibreOffice Base, MDB Viewer Plus
Developed by	Microsoft
MIME type	application/x-msaccess
Useful links	More detailed information on MDB files
Conversion type	MDB to XLS

XLS File

File extension	.XLS
Category	Document File
Description	XLS is the most popular format for storing table data. It is native Microsoft Excel format with data stored in numbered cells that form columns and rows. The top line and left column of each table contains numbering of each cell that can contain either static or dynamic data that is calculated from formulas. XLS features powerful calculation and charts-building options, as well as rich text formatting. XLS is compatible with numerous table editors such as Calc, PlanMaker, OpenOffice, etc.
Associated programs	Microsoft Excel Microsoft Excel Viewer OpenOffice
Developed by	Microsoft
MIME type	application/vnd.ms-excel
Useful links	More detailed information on XLS files

2026-01-11

Migrated an Access MDB inventory database to Excel XLS for non-technical staff who don't have Access installed. All tables exported with correct column headers and data types.

Caterina Esposito

2026-03-04

MDB to XLS conversion handled our multi-table Access database well. Each table became a separate worksheet, which is exactly what we needed for our reporting workflow.

Pieter van den Berg

2026-05-08

We had an old MDB contact management database and needed to share the data with Excel users. This tool exported all records perfectly — even memo fields with long text content.

Sunita Kapoor

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MDB to XLS Converter — Frequently Asked Questions ▼

Why convert MDB to Excel?

An MDB file is a Microsoft Access database, and its data normally requires Access to open. Converting to XLS pulls the table records into a spreadsheet that anyone can read and analyze in Excel, LibreOffice, or Google Sheets — no database software needed. It is the quickest way to view, share, or reuse Access data on a machine that does not have Access installed.

What happens to multiple tables?

Each table in the database is written to its own worksheet in the Excel workbook, with the field names as the header row and one row per record. That keeps the tables separate and clearly labelled, the same way they were organized in Access.

Does it handle ACCDB files too?

MDB is the older Access format (97–2003); ACCDB is the newer one (2007+). This page is for .mdb files. If you have an .accdb database, use the matching ACCDB converter so the newer structure is read correctly.

Are data types preserved?

Yes. Numbers and currency become Excel number cells, dates become real Excel date values, and text fields carry over as written, so the spreadsheet sorts and calculates correctly. Access-specific objects like forms, queries, and reports are not data and are not exported — only the table records are.

Should I choose XLS or XLSX?

XLS is the legacy Excel format (97–2003) with the broadest compatibility. XLSX is the modern format with a much higher row limit (over a million rows), which matters if a table is large. For big tables choose XLSX; otherwise either works.

What is the maximum file size online?

The online converter accepts MDB files up to 50 MB. For larger databases or to convert several at once, use the desktop Total Excel Converter — no size limit and full folder support.

How do I convert many MDB files at once?

The online tool converts one file at a time. For batch work use the desktop Total Excel Converter: TotalExcelConverter.exe C:\Databases\*.mdb /Xls /out C:\Excel\. Point it at a folder to export every database in a single run.

Convert MDB to XLS Online — Get Access Data into Excel

An MDB file is a Microsoft Access database, and its data is locked behind Access itself — if you do not have Access installed, you cannot easily read the tables inside. When you need to view, analyze, or share the data, converting MDB to XLS pulls the table records out into a spreadsheet. Each row of the database becomes a row in Excel, ready to sort, filter, and total without any database software.

What Is an MDB File?

MDB is the database file format used by Microsoft Access from Access 97 through 2003 (Access 2007+ switched to ACCDB). Built on the Jet database engine, a single .mdb file holds tables of records along with queries, forms, and reports. It is a desktop database meant to be opened in Access — which is why the data is hard to reach on a machine without Access installed, and why exporting the tables to a spreadsheet is often the quickest way to use the data.

Developed by: Microsoft (Access, Jet engine)
Era: Access 97–2003 (ACCDB came later)
Holds: Tables of records, plus queries and forms
Opens in: Microsoft Access (not Excel directly)

Who Needs MDB to XLS Conversion?

No Access installed: Reading the data on a computer that does not have Microsoft Access
Analysis in Excel: Sorting, filtering, and running formulas or PivotTables on the table data
Sharing: Sending the records to people who use Excel rather than a database
Migration: Moving legacy Access data into another system that imports spreadsheets
Reporting: Building a quick report from a table without writing an Access query
Archiving: Keeping a readable copy of the data independent of the Access application

MDB vs XLS — Key Differences

Property	Access (.mdb)	Excel (.xls)
Type	Relational database	Spreadsheet
Holds	Tables, queries, forms, reports	Sheets of rows and columns
Opens without Access	No	Yes — in any spreadsheet app
Sort, filter, PivotTable	Via queries	Built in
Best for	Structured, related data	Viewing and analyzing a table
Typical user	Database users	Anyone with Excel

How MDB to XLS Conversion Works

The converter opens the Access database, reads its tables, and writes the records into a spreadsheet — each table becomes a worksheet, with the field names as the header row and one row per record. Numbers and dates are stored as real Excel values so they sort and calculate correctly, and text fields carry over as written. The result is a standard .xls workbook you can open in Excel, LibreOffice Calc, or Google Sheets, with no need for Access or any database engine.

MDB to XLS Use Cases

Reading legacy databases: Opening old Access data on a machine without Access
Table analysis: Filtering and summarizing records with Excel tools and PivotTables
Data hand-off: Giving non-database users a spreadsheet they can actually use
System migration: Exporting Access tables for import into a new platform
Quick reports: Building a one-off report without writing an Access query
Preservation: Keeping a readable archive of database tables

Batch Convert MDB to XLS with Total Excel Converter

The online converter handles one database at a time, up to 50 MB. To convert several Access databases in one pass, or to schedule the job, use the desktop Total Excel Converter, which reads MDB natively with no size limit:

TotalExcelConverter.exe C:\Databases\*.mdb /Xls /out C:\Excel\

Switch the flag to /Xlsx for the modern Excel format or /Csv to extract plain table data. Because it runs from the command line, the conversion can be wrapped in a scheduled .bat script for repeated exports.

Feature	Online Converters	CoolUtils Desktop	Excel Built-in	Other Software
Batch Conversion	Limited	✅ Unlimited	Manual only	Limited
File Size Limit	1-5MB	✅ No limits	System dependent	Varies
Privacy & Security	Upload required	✅ 100% offline	✅ Local only	Varies
Conversion Speed	Internet dependent	✅ Fast local processing	Slow	Medium
Advanced Options	Basic	✅ Full customization	Limited	Basic
Cost	Free/Premium	One-time purchase	Requires Office	Subscription
Formatting Preservation	Good	✅ Excellent	Good	Varies
Multiple Formats Support	Limited	✅ 40+ formats	Few formats	Limited