1) Upload MDB file to convert
Drop files here, or Click to select
Allowed file types: qif, iif, srt, ics, feather, 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 XML options
3) Get converted file
Upload Your File: Go to the site, click on «Upload File,» and select your MDB file.
Set Conversion Options: Choose XML as the output format and adjust any additional options if needed.
Convert and Download: Click «Download Converted File» to get your XML 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 XML |
File extension | .XML |
Category | Document File |
Description | XML is a versatile kind of language, which resembles HTML. Although they seem to have pretty much in common, as both are based on tags and define documentsà content and structure, they cannot replace each other. First, HTML demonstrates data, while XML describes it. Second, HTML uses standard tags, while XML does not use any, and users who write XML documents actually invent them. XMLs appear to be simpler and more flexible than HTMLs, and they present a very consistent way of sharing information. Meanwhile, these files bear static data, which cannot be rendered without a piece of software. |
Associated programs | Chrome Firefox Microsoft Internet Explorer Microsoft Office InfoPath Notepad Oxygen XML Editor Safari |
Developed by | World Wide Web Consortium |
MIME type | application/xml text/xml |
Useful links | More detailed information on XML files |
Need your Access tables in a system-friendly, schema-driven format? This online MDB-to-XML converter turns
.mdb
(Microsoft Access/Jet) databases into clean, standards-ready XML you can feed to legacy apps,
ETL pipelines, and document workflows. Upload your MDB, choose XML, and download structured data in seconds—no installs, no signup.
.mdb
is the classic Microsoft Access format (Jet/DAO; Access 97–2003). It stores tables, queries,
indexes, and relationships, with types like Number, Text, Date/Time, Currency, Yes/No, and Memo (long text). Many organizations still
archive operational data as MDB even after moving to newer formats.
<database>
→ one or more <table name="Orders">
→ repeated <row>
elements.<row>
(e.g., <OrderID>10248</OrderID>
).true/false
, dates in ISO 8601
(YYYY-MM-DD
/ YYYY-MM-DDTHH:MM:SS
), and currency as formatted numerics.xsi:nil="true"
(when XML Schema namespace is enabled).& < > " '
) for safe parsing.SELECT [Ship City] AS ShipCity ...
).<database>
; can include attributes like name
or generatedAt
.<table name="Customers"> ... </table>
containing repeated <row>
.<row id="10248"><CustomerID>ALFKI</CustomerID>...)
..mdb
(not .accdb
or a renamed file)..accdb
, use the matching converter or save to MDB/CSV first.Conversion runs in your browser session and produces a downloadable XML file in moments. For recurring jobs—batch processing, watched folders, command-line automation, custom naming, watermarks, or parallel XML+XSD generation—explore CoolUtils desktop tools. From legacy Access databases to interoperable XML, this converter makes data handoff simple and reliable.
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 |