Because MDB is a proprietary format, Microsoft Access is the primary tool for opening and editing these files. However, there are several alternatives if you don't have Access: 1. Microsoft Excel

💡 : If you are using a modern version of Access, it is generally recommended to use ACCDB unless you need to maintain compatibility with very old software. How to Open an MDB File

Select > From Database > From Microsoft Access Database . 2. LibreOffice Base