Importing MS ACCESS DB to mySql?

Q: Which Access VBA pattern ranks just above this one at #52?

The pattern one rank above is “What are the major drawbacks to using OpenOffice DB vs. Microsoft Access?”. If your use case overlaps, compare both before committing.

The Problem (Q-score 4, ranked #53rd of 67 in the Access VBA archive)

The scenario as originally posted in 2009

I’m working on a project atm, and I need to import data that is stored in a MS ACCESS database to mySql. For mySql I’m using phpMyAdmin on a Ubuntu machine, I have another Windows Machine where I can access the Access DB from, In MS Access 2003 I can’t find an option to convert the data to mySql? Can this be done?

Why community consensus is tight on this one

Across 67 Access VBA entries in the archive, the accepted answer here holds niche answer (below median) status — meaning voters are unusually aligned on the right fix.

The Verified Solution — niche answer (below median) (+7)

Advisory answer — community consensus with reference links

Note: the verified answer below is a reference / advisory response rather than a copy-ready snippet.

Take a look at Access to MySQL. Makes it easy to convert an Access database to MySQL.

When to Use It — vintage (14+ years old, pre-2013)

Ranked #53rd in its category — specialized fit

This pattern sits in the 77% tail relative to the top answer. Reach for it when your scenario closely matches the question title; otherwise browse the Access VBA archive for a higher-consensus alternative.

What changed between 2009 and 2026

The answer is 17 years old. The Access VBA object model has been stable across Office 2013, 2016, 2019, 2021, 365, and 2024/2026 LTSC, so the pattern still compiles. Changes that might affect you: 64-bit API declarations (use PtrSafe), blocked macros in downloaded files (Mark-of-the-Web), and the shift toward Office Scripts for web-first workflows.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This is a below-median answer — when does it still fit?
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Answer score +7 vs the Access VBA archive median ~4; this entry is niche. The score plus 4 supporting upvotes on the question itself (+4) means the asker and 6 subsequent voters all validated the approach.

This answer links out — what are the reference links worth following?
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Read the first external link for the canonical reference, then search this archive for a top-10 entry in the same category — advisory answers are best paired with a ranked code snippet to close the loop.

This answer is 17 years old. Is it still relevant in 2026?
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Published 2009, which is 17 year(s) before today’s Office 2026 build. The Access VBA object model has had no breaking changes in that window. Three things to re-test: (1) blocked macros on downloaded files (Mark-of-the-Web), (2) 64-bit API declarations (PtrSafe, LongPtr), (3) any shift toward Office Scripts for web scenarios.

Which Access VBA pattern ranks just above this one at #52?
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The pattern one rank above is “What are the major drawbacks to using OpenOffice DB vs. Microsoft Access?”. If your use case overlaps, compare both before committing.

Data source: Community-verified Q&A snapshot. Q-score 4, Answer-score 7, original post 2009, ranked #53rd of 67 in the Access VBA archive. Last regenerated April 14, 2026.