Database Files

Microsoft Access

by Microsoft Corporation · opens 40 file types
Windows
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DeveloperMicrosoft Corporation
PlatformsWindows
Opens40 file types
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Last reviewed Sep 2026

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What is Microsoft Access?

Microsoft Access is an application included in Microsoft Office package that creates databases. It enables to design uncomplicated projects, such as the Contractors’ database or more advanced projects with an external data source. We will find many templates and intuitive tools, thanks to which we will quickly design simple business applications that will process and analyze data.

Microsoft Access software saves all documents in SQL database, which supports their further sharing and ensures their security.

Files Microsoft Access opens

40 formats
Plugin Files
Backup Files
Executable Files
Encoded Files

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PLATFORMSWindows

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programs & formats

Files Microsoft Access opens most

1.DBFDatabase File (dBASE / xBase table)
2.ACCDBMicrosoft Access Database (2007+)
3.MDBMicrosoft Access Database (97-2003, Jet engine)
4.LDBMicrosoft Access Record-Locking Information File
5.DSNODBC Data Source Name File
6.PDCorel Paradox Table File

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