How To Get Microsoft Access For Mac

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UPDATED JUNE 2017: Prices updated and a 6th app added…

Yes you read that correctly! Up until recently, there was no way to open a Microsoft Access database directly on a Mac. However, there are, at the time of writing, five apps, all available from the Mac App Store, which allow you to open and view data in Access database tables. Below is a summary of the apps.

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MDB Tool

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  • Opens MDB and ACCDB files (2007 only, not 2010/2013)
  • Only provides access to tables. Does not support queries, forms or reports
  • Exports to CSV and SQL formats
  • Available for £5.99 from https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/mdb-tool-for-microsoft-access/id513995545?mt=12

MDB Explorer

  • Opens tables from multiple databases at same time
  • Exports to various formats including CSV, TXT, Excel and SQL
  • Filter, sort and search functionality allows you to easily find the information you need
  • Supports MDB but ACCDB support is available via in-app purchase £9.99
  • Available for £9.99 from https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/mdb-explorer/id506622388?mt=12

MDB ACCDB Viewer

  • Opens MDB and ACCDB files
  • Search functionality
  • If you double click a record it opens in a separate window – great for reading long text entries
  • Exports to various formats including Excel, CSV, SQL
  • Documentation includes instructions for transferring to Bento, Numbers, Open Office
  • Available for £18.99 from https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/mdb-accdb-viewer/id417392270?mt=12

MDBLite

  • Converts MDB to SQLite
  • SQLite is a small database engine found in many gadgets and small websites
  • Just drag and drop the MDB file onto the app’s window
  • Supports MDB format only
  • Available for £3.99 from https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/mdblite/id487704620?mt=12

ACCDB Explorer

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  • From the same company that makes MDB Explorer
  • Similar functionality to MDB Explorer but supports ACCDB as well as MDB
  • Reads attachments from 2007 format databases
  • Reads calculated fields from Access 2010 format databases
  • £19.99 from https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/accdb-explorer/id577722815?mt=12

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Access Database Viewer

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  • I have added this one following an email I received from the developer (Disclaimer: I am NOT making any money from this!)
  • At this time the app supports to open, view and export accdb and mdb files.
  • The developer will improve the app on user request in the next weeks/li>
  • £2.99 from https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/access-database-viewer/id1241742780?mt=12