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Convert ACCDB to DBF

Verified by Adam B.· reviewed by FE Editorial ·updated Aug 6, 2026
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Is it possible to convert ACCDB to DBF?
Yes - ACCDB converts to DBF.

In Microsoft Access, click the target table, go to External Data > Export > More > dBASE File. The whole database does not export at once - each table requires a separate export, and ACCDB-specific field types do not convert.

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Why convert ACCDB to DBF?

DBF (dBASE) is a decades-old flat-table format still required by some legacy GIS software, accounting systems, and data import pipelines. If a system only accepts DBF input, exporting the relevant table from an ACCDB database is the standard path. DBF stores only a single flat table per file, so a multi-table database requires multiple export steps.

How to convert ACCDB to DBF

Microsoft Access APP

Click the target table, go to External Data > Export > More > dBASE File, choose a destination folder and file name, then click OK. Repeat for each table.

MDB Viewer Plus FREE

Open the .accdb file (requires the free Microsoft Access Database Engine), select the table in the left panel, click Export, and choose DBF. No Access license needed.

Programs that convert ACCDB

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About these formats

.ACCDB Microsoft Access Database (2007+)

An ACCDB file is a Microsoft Access database - the format Access has used since the 2007 version, replacing the older .mdb. It stores tables, queries, forms, reports, and VBA code in one…

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.DBF Database File (dBASE / xBase table)

A DBF file is a single-table database in the dBASE/xBase format, in use since 1983 and still common in GIS shapefiles, accounting exports, and legacy business software. Open it free with…

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Quality & what to watch

  • DBF stores one flat table per file - a multi-table Access database requires a separate .dbf export for each table.
  • DBF field names are limited to 10 characters; Access truncates longer column names automatically, which can cause conflicts if two columns share the same first 10 characters.
  • ACCDB-specific field types - multivalued fields, attachment fields, and calculated fields - do not have DBF equivalents and will be dropped or cause errors.

Frequently asked questions

Can I export the entire ACCDB database to DBF in one step?
No. DBF is a single-table format; you must export each Access table to a separate .dbf file.
Do I need Microsoft Access installed?
Access is the most direct option, but MDB Viewer Plus (free) can also export to DBF and requires only the free Microsoft Access Database Engine for ACCDB support.
What happens to long text (memo) fields?
Memo fields may be truncated or lost during DBF export depending on the tool and DBF version.
Are table relationships preserved in DBF output?
No. DBF has no concept of relational links; foreign keys and table relationships exist only inside the ACCDB file.