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Convert FDB to MDB

Verified by Adam B.· reviewed by FE Editorial ·updated Jun 23, 2026
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Is it possible to convert FDB to MDB?
Yes - FDB converts to MDB.

Use Full Convert (paid) to automate the migration from Firebird to Access in one pass. Only tables and data transfer - stored procedures, triggers, and Firebird-specific views are not supported in .mdb and will not carry over.

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Also to MDB: BTR · NPF · SDF

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Why convert FDB to MDB?

Microsoft Access .mdb is a common format for Windows desktop applications and for sharing data with users who have Access but not Firebird. If a client or tool requires an Access database and your data lives in a Firebird .fdb, migrating to .mdb is the standard path.

How to convert FDB to MDB

Full Convert Enterprise EASIEST

Choose Firebird as the source and point at your .fdb, then choose Microsoft Access as the destination and select .mdb format. Full Convert transfers all selected tables in one automated pass.

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Connect to the .fdb in DBeaver, export each table as CSV, then import each CSV into Access using External Data > Import > Text File. More steps than Full Convert but costs nothing.

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About these formats

.FDB Firebird Database

An FDB file is almost always a Firebird database - a single file that stores an entire SQL database (tables, indexes, stored procedures, and data). You connect to it using the Firebird…

Open .FDB details →
.MDB Microsoft Access Database (97-2003, Jet engine)

An MDB file is a Microsoft Access database in the old format Access used from 1992 through 2003, replaced by .accdb in Access 2007. It stores tables, queries, forms, reports, and VBA code…

Open .MDB details →

Quality & what to watch

  • Stored procedures, triggers, user-defined functions, and views are not migrated - Access does not have equivalents for all Firebird objects; only tables and their data move.
  • Confirm your Firebird engine can open the .fdb before starting - an ODS version mismatch requires a Firebird engine upgrade first.
  • Always run migration on a copy of the .fdb, not the original production database.

Frequently asked questions

What credentials does Full Convert need to connect to Firebird?
The Firebird username and password - commonly SYSDBA / masterkey for default installations, but check with your database administrator.
What is the difference between `.mdb` and `.accdb`?
.mdb is the Access 97-2003 format (Jet engine); .accdb is the newer format from Access 2007 onward - choose .mdb only if you need compatibility with older Access versions.
Do Firebird views or stored procedures carry over?
No - only table data and basic structure migrate; Firebird-specific views, stored procedures, and triggers are not supported in .mdb.