.mdb JET database
Documents & office
| MIME type | application/vnd.ms-access application/x-lmdb |
|---|---|
| Description | JET database |
| Acronym | JET – Joint Engine Technology |
| Category | Documents & office |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .mdb file?
The .mdb extension is used for several formats: JET database (application/vnd.ms-access) and LMDB database (application/x-lmdb). JET stands for Joint Engine Technology.
How do I open a .mdb file?
With an office suite: LibreOffice (free, Windows/macOS/Linux) opens most document formats, as do Microsoft Office or the vendor’s own app.
How can you tell a genuine .mdb file?
No fixed signature at the start of the file is registered for this format; it is recognised mainly by its extension. On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.mdb shows the guessed type.
Which MIME type belongs to .mdb?
The MIME type is application/vnd.ms-access. In the Apache web server: AddType application/vnd.ms-access .mdb; in nginx: types { application/vnd.ms-access mdb; }.