Convert ACCDB to XLC

Understanding accdb and xlc file formats

ACCDB is the file extension for Microsoft Access database files, introduced with Access 2007. It stores tables, queries, forms, reports, macros, and VBA modules, making it a comprehensive format for relational database management.

XLC is an older Microsoft Excel chart file format, primarily used to store chart definitions and data for Excel 2.0–4.0. It is not a standard spreadsheet format like XLS or XLSX, but rather a chart-specific file type.

How to convert accdb to xlc

Direct conversion from ACCDB to XLC is not natively supported, as these formats serve different purposes. However, you can export data from an Access database and then use Excel to create and save a chart as an XLC file. Here’s how you can do it:

1. Open your ACCDB file in Microsoft Access.
2. Export the relevant table or query to Excel by selecting External Data → Export → Excel.
3. Open the exported file in Microsoft Excel.
4. Create a chart using your data.
5. Save the chart as an XLC file by selecting File → Save As, then choosing XLC as the file type (note: this option is only available in older versions of Excel, such as Excel 97-2003).

Best software for accdb to xlc conversion

The most reliable software for this process is Microsoft Access (for exporting data) and Microsoft Excel 2003 or earlier (for creating and saving XLC files). Modern versions of Excel do not support saving charts as XLC files, so you may need to use an older version or a virtual machine with Excel 2003 installed.

Alternative methods and tips

• If you do not have access to older Excel versions, consider saving your chart as an XLS file and then using a file converter tool like CoolUtils Total Excel Converter to attempt conversion to XLC, though support may be limited.
• Always back up your data before performing conversions, especially when using legacy formats.