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

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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.

MDB Tool

5 Ways to Access Access on a Mac. 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. Access Database Viewer. I have added this one following. Jan 20, 2015 Question: Q: is there a version of Microsoft Access for the Mac computer I was wondering if there was a version of Microsoft Access for the Mac computer. Most of the databases I have on my old computer are in Access and I need to be able to open them on my new Mac Book. Please forgive me if I've posted to the wrong group- it's my first time here. I currently have a complex Access 2007 database that I'd like to duplicate so it can be run on a mac, without using parallels and windows.

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

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

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

Access Db Reader For Mac