File Extension | MDE |
Full Name | Microsoft Access Compiled Database (application) Format |
File with a .MDE extension contains an add-on to Microsoft Access application, in a binary form. Due to compressed form of the add-on, it is secured from unauthorised changes.
File Extension | ACCDE |
Full Name | Microsoft Access 2007/2010 Compiled Execute Only Format |
File with a .ACCDE extension contains a Microsoft Access database in a blocked format, that is – a format preventing from forms, modules and rapports editing and it renders impossible to view the Visual Basic for Application source code, due to its complexity.
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "MDE") to another (referred to as "ACCDE"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, MDE 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 MDE to format ACCDE becomes essential.
So, how can we perform MDE to ACCDE 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 MDE and transforming it into format ACCDE. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of MDE to ACCDE converters.
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of MDE to ACCDE. 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 MDE file:
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.