MS Access to MySQL

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Latest version v8.5 released 02/12/2024

MS Access to MySQL converter is a tool to migrate databases from Microsoft Access to on-premises or cloud MySQL. Support for command line arguments allows to script, automate and schedule the conversion process.

Features

Works with all versions of MySQL including MariaDB and Percona forks
Works with Azure for MySQL, Amazon RDS and ClearDB cloud plarforms
All versions of MS Access are supported (may require extra software installation)
Option of customizing MySQL table structure
Indexes and relationships between tables are migrated
MS Access queries are converted into MySQL views
Option to save conversion settings into profile
Synchronize MySQL database with MS Access data
Export MS Access database into MySQL script file
Option to configure MySQL charset and storage engine
Special approach for Virtual Server users
Command line support
Quick Launch
The product can be customized according to customer requirements
Unlimited 24/7 support service
1-year subscription for updates



Video Demonstration

Limitations

MS Access to MySQL converter does not convert forms, reports and Visual Basic scripts
MS Access to MySQL converter does not convert system (hidden) tables
Demo version converts only 50 records per table
Demo version does not convert queries/views and relationships between tables

Requirements

Supported OS: Windows 7/8/10/11, Server 2008/2012/2016/2019/2022, Linux with WINE (contact us if you need version for Windows XP or Server 2003)
Necessary privileges to write into the destination database

Download trial version of MS Access to MySQL converter

Virtual Server users option

If you are using Virtual Server hosting you probably have no sufficient privileges to create new databases on the target MySQL server. For this case we recommend the following approach:

ask your Virtual Server administrator to create blank database on MySQL server
run the converter and select this database as destination of MS Access to MySQL migration
select "Overwrite existing tables only" option when the program asks how to process existing MySQL database

When you complete these steps, the entire contents of source MS Access database will be imported into the specified MySQL database.

Thank you for the amazing tool! I was struggling with ODBC and manually exporting my table. This wonderful utility makes it easy for me to schedule a Win7 task to do this, as often as it needs to be done.
John L. Dove, Business Management Research Associates, Inc.

I purchased your product a couple of weeks ago because I was experience many problems with my ASP/Access hosted sites with GoDaddy. I used your product to convert my access databases to MySql and transferred the data to awaiting databases on the server. Everything went perfect!!! Your product saved me an unimaginable amount of time and headaches. I since have been posting in the help desk forums at GoDaddy and every chance I get I refer your product. Thank You Very Much.
David Reed, SydCom Computer & Internet, Longview, Texas

I've been using Intelligent Converters products for years, and they've saved me many hours of work converting data clients send me. Recently I was having trouble importing MS Access database with Vietnamese characters, so I emailed their technical support. They sent me back a suggestion on how to configure the MySQL settings and now it's working perfectly. Five stars to their tech support!
Tac Tacelosky, Washington, DC

I have never reported a bug in any software that I have purchased before. I noticed something not working properly with my database conversion from MS Access to MySQL. A friend suggested that I report the bug rather than simply not use the software. I was very impressed with the timeliness of Intelligent Converters response to my report. In less than 24 hours, the support team had checked out my sample database and directed me to a modification. I continued to receive emails from the team until everything was working properly. Thank you very much!
Christine Teakle

Export to MySQL dump file

MS Access to MySQL database converter allows to export data from .mdb and .accdb files even when there is no direct connection to MySQL server. Following this way, the program exports MS Access database into local script file instead of migrating it to the server. The resulting file contains SQL statements to create all tables and to fill them with the data. Click here to learn how to import this script file into MySQL database.

Converting queries

MS Access to MySQL converter can process about 90% of syntax constructions used in Microsoft Access queries. Some of the conversion rules are described in this whitepaper. Below there is example of conversion results for the query containing 'join'-constructions and few calls of MS Access embedded functions.

Here is how it looked into Microsoft Access:

And this is the resulting view in the destination database:

Quick Launch

Once you stored conversion settings into profile you can run the program in Quick Launch mode. Just launch Windows Explorer and double-click on the profile description (.a2s) file with left mouse button. This will cause MS Access to MySQL wizard to launch conversion loading the necessary settings from the specified profile. Then you will be taken right to the screen with progress of conversion without entering all conversion settings.

Synchronization

MS Access to MySQL converter implements synchronization as combination of insert MS Access records that are missing in the destination table and update existing MySQL records with Microsoft Access data. For synchronization purpose source and destination tables must have identical structures and have primary key or unique index defined.

Try before you buy

Still not sure the program fits your needs? Try free demo version with limited features. It converts only 50 records for each database table, it does NOT convert queries/views and relationships between tables. Test the quality of the demo and come back to place an order if satisfied with the results.

Download trial version of MS Access to MySQL converter

Purchasing

For online credit card purchasing select the appropriate option in the table below and click the corresponding BUY NOW link. MS Access to MySQL converter is covered by 30 day money-back guarantee


MS Access to MySQL single user license	$59	BUY NOW

MS Access to MySQL corporate license	$149	BUY NOW

MySQL Migration Toolkit	$99	BUY NOW