Access
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Access to SQLite

Conversion and Synchronization

Access to SQLite Conversion

DBConvert & DBSync for Access and SQLite is a powerful set of tools designed to simplify the process of migrating and synchronizing data from Microsoft Access (.MDB or .ACCDB) to SQLite databases.

Portable Database Solution

SQLite provides a lightweight, embeddable, cross-platform database solution perfect for mobile apps, embedded systems, and portable applications.

Why Migrate from MS Access to SQLite?

Access works well for Windows-based applications, but SQLite offers unparalleled portability and deployment flexibility

Microsoft Access SQLite
Windows-Only: Tightly limited to Windows operating system family, restricting deployment options.
Cross-Platform: Runs on iOS, macOS, Android, Linux, Windows, and virtually every platform available.
Database Engine: Requires Access runtime or full Office installation for operation.
Embeddable Engine: Compact, self-contained database engine that can be embedded directly into applications.
Licensing Requirements: Requires Microsoft Office license with redistribution restrictions and costs.
Public Domain: Completely free with liberal redistribution rights - you can do whatever you want with it.
Network Limitations: Great for small networks but limited concurrent user support over LAN.
High Performance: Tighter database engine integration offers better performance and easier application distribution.
Fixed Schema: Traditional strong-typed database with rigid schema requirements.
Dynamic Typing: Flexible dynamic typing allows capabilities not possible in traditional databases.

Advanced Migration Features

Comprehensive tools for seamless Access to SQLite database conversion and synchronization

Flexible Export Options

Export MS Access to new SQLite databases or overwrite existing SQLite databases with complete data preservation.

Multi-Database Sync

Synchronize between Access-to-SQLite, Access-to-Access, or SQLite-to-SQLite database combinations as needed.

Complete Structure Transfer

Seamlessly convert tables, default values, indexes, relations, primary and foreign keys in an integrated visual environment.

Wizard Interface

Intuitive wizard-style interface simplifies migration process while handling huge databases with ease and precision.

Automated Scheduling

Use our built-in scheduler to run conversion and synchronization tasks automatically without manual intervention.

Supported Platforms & Use Cases

SQLite's universal compatibility extends your reach far beyond Windows

MS Access
MS Access
(.MDB or .ACCDB)
SQLite
SQLite
(Portable Database)
Mobile Apps
(iOS, Android)
Desktop Apps
(Windows, macOS, Linux)
Embedded Systems
(IoT, Devices)
Web Applications
(Local Storage)

Development Flexibility

SQLite's embeddable nature makes it perfect for applications that need a lightweight, portable database without server dependencies.

Easy Distribution

Both Access and SQLite allow engine redistribution, but SQLite's open-source nature provides more liberal redistribution rights.

Perfect Migration Path

Many companies use MS Access for business data storage with small databases and limited users. SQLite extends your reach to many platforms beyond Windows while maintaining the simplicity of file-based database storage.

Using Access to SQLite Tools

When launching the DBConvert or DBSync application in GUI mode, it seamlessly guides you through the steps to initiate database migration or synchronization:

1

Connect to Access source database

Specify the username/password and host/port parameters if your source database requires login credentials.

Connect to Access source database from DBConvert
2

Connect to SQLite destination database

Specify parameters for the destination database similar to the source, defining connection settings and username/password pairs.

Connect to SQLite target database from DBConvert

NOTE #1

Each DBConvert or DBSync tool's name comprises two different databases, enabling any specified database to operate as the source or destination. Furthermore, the same type of database can function as both the source and destination.

NOTE #2

Connections to cloud databases (e.g., Amazon RDS, Google Cloud, or Azure SQL) aren't explicitly specified in the user interface but use the same settings as traditional on-premises databases.

NOTE #3

Connections to source and target databases remain active until you close the DBConvert/DBSync application or reopen new connections.

Refer to our documentation for specific source/ destination configurations for different databases.

3

Configure database migration options

Specify the tables, fields, indices, and views you want to transfer to the SQLite destination database by checking/unchecking the corresponding boxes.

Customize general database/ tables settings. Or configure specific table, field, index object individually when migrating data.

Explore our articles in the user's manual about Configuring database migration options for detailed information.

4

Detection of potential database migration issues

The database enforces certain relations on the data, and on the customization step, an intelligent error checker verifies all possible data integrity and referential integrity issues. It highlights any problems before migration starts.

By default, DBConvert attempts to automatically map the database types of the source Access database to the closest equivalent of the target SQLite database types. However, you can manually change the data types for the entire database globally using the "Global mapping" or individually for each field.

Explore the Intelligent error checker for more information on errors and warnings.

5

Execution - The final stage of data migration

Initiate the conversion or synchronization process after configuring source and destination databases in the previous steps.

Click the "Commit" button to start conversion. Here, you can also monitor the conversion/synchronization process.

Optionally save connection settings and configuration parameters into the session file to schedule the launching of sync or conversion jobs regularly.

Execution step of DBConvert products

Explore more about the options available during the execution stage.

DBConvert Software Features

DBConvert screenshot

Command line mode

Pass previously saved sessions as parameters to the Command-Line DBConvert Client. A session retains Access source and SQLite target database connection settings with other specified options.

Example:

C:\Program Files\DBConvert\access2sqlitePro\access2sqlitePro_Cons.exe /Session:"Session_Name"

NOTE: First, run the software in GUI mode to create a session file with initial parameters.

Built-in scheduler

Our applications include a built-in scheduler to run database conversion and sync jobs at specified times. Set the scheduled date and time to execute job sessions automatically.

Find more Information about the built-in scheduler.

DBConvert scheduler screenshot

System Requirements

Ensure your system meets these requirements for optimal performance

Supported OS

Requirements

  • Necessary privileges to write into network shared folder (LAN or VPN) where destination database SQLite resides
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 x86 Redistributable package
  • Access 2000 or higher. Both Access 32/64 versions are supported

Additional Information

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