Convert ACCDB to TAB

File Extension ACCDB
Full Name Microsoft Access 2007/2010 Database Format

Files with the .ACCDB extension contain databases, namely data distributed in tables and fields coupled with SQL queries and forms, saved in a format unique to the Microsoft Access software, versions 2007 and newer.

File Extension TAB
Full Name MapInfo Format

File with a .TAB extension contains references to spatial data or its visualisation, stored in ASCII plain text format. It is utilised by the GIS – Mapinfo software, which is a product of Pitney Bowes Software company, previously known as MapInfo Corporation.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "ACCDB") to another (referred to as "TAB"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, ACCDB file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format ACCDB to format TAB becomes essential.

So, how can we perform ACCDB to TAB file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format ACCDB and transforming it into format TAB. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of ACCDB to TAB converters.

Conversion from ACCDB to TAB

ACCDB to TAB

How to convert the ACCDB file to TAB?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of ACCDB to TAB. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the ACCDB file:

  • Please indicate on your computer the source file ACCDB, the format of which you are going to change
  • Load the ACCDB file to the application
  • Select the output format of the TAB file (the one that we want to achieve)
  • Select the location to save the output file TAB on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
  • Confirm conversion
  • Wait for a moment
  • Enjoy the converted TAB file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
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I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?

File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.