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Convert ACCDB to XML

Verified by Adam B.· reviewed by FE Editorial ·updated Jun 19, 2026
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Is it possible to convert ACCDB to XML?
Yes - ACCDB converts to XML.

Open the .accdb in Microsoft Access, click External Data > XML File, select the table or query to export, and optionally check 'Schema of the data' to also write a .xsd file. Each table requires a separate export run; there is no single-step batch export for the whole database.

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Last verified Oct 2026

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Why convert ACCDB to XML?

XML export is used for data interchange - passing table data to a system that accepts XML input, archiving a snapshot in a self-describing text format, or feeding data into an XSLT pipeline or web service. Access can write a matching .xml data file and an optional .xsd schema file in one step, which some receiving systems require for validation.

How to convert ACCDB to XML

Microsoft Access EASIEST

Click a table or query in the navigation pane, go to External Data > XML File, choose a file name, and click OK. Check 'Schema of the data (XSD)' in the second dialog if the receiving system needs schema validation.

Full Convert Enterprise APP

Set the source to Microsoft Access and the destination to XML in Full Convert Enterprise, then run the migration. It handles type mapping across all tables in one pass.

Navicat Premium APP

Use Navicat's export wizard on any table, selecting XML as the output format and a destination file.

Programs that convert ACCDB

Full Convert Enterprise
Microsoft Access
Microsoft Excel
Navicat Premium
ACCDB MDB Explorer

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…

Open .ACCDB details →
.XML Extensible Markup Language Document

An XML file is a plain-text document that stores structured data in nested, custom tags. Because it is just text, any text editor opens it - drag it into a browser tab for a quick,…

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Quality & what to watch

  • Access exports one table or saved query at a time; a multi-table database requires a separate export run for each table.
  • The optional .xsd schema file is written alongside the .xml and describes column names, data types, and nullability - some receiving systems require it, others ignore it.
  • No free alternative reads .accdb and writes XML directly; if Access is unavailable, export to CSV first using a free tool and then convert CSV to XML separately.

Frequently asked questions

Can I export the entire database to a single XML file?
No - Access exports one table or query at a time; each run produces its own .xml file.
What does the XSD file contain?
The .xsd file describes the column names, data types, and nullability of the exported table - it is a schema companion to the .xml data file.
Can I save the export steps and repeat them later?
Yes - after the first export, Access offers to save the steps; run them again from External Data > Saved Exports without going through the wizard.
Is the resulting XML human-readable?
Yes - Access writes plain UTF-8 XML that can be opened and inspected in any text editor.