Microsoft Access for Microsoft 365
An updated desktop editor
Windows 11
Not specified
SubscriptionFor supported plans
CURRENT
Microsoft Access
Direct English installers where available
Check direct English installer availability for Windows and compare features for databases, tables, queries, forms and reports.
Official publisher linksOfficial installation sources Microsoft
Official sourcesSource and installation details
Official installation optionsProvider requirements apply at the source
English installation optionsFor work in your preferred language
Program information
- Developer
- Microsoft Corporation
- Version
- Access for Microsoft 365 / Access 2024
- Interface language
- English and other languages
- License
- Microsoft 365 for PC or a separate perpetual license
- Platforms
- Windows
- Developer's website
- Microsoft.com
VERSIONS AND ACCESS
Microsoft Access for Windows
VersionPlatformsInterface languageAccess typeStatusAction
Microsoft Access 2024
Perpetual release
Windows 11
English
PurchaseA fixed set of features
CURRENTDownload
Microsoft Access Runtime
Run ready-made solutions
Supported Windows Version
English
FreeWithout design tools
CURRENTDownload
Microsoft Access 2021
Previous generation
Windows 11
English
PerpetualSupport ended on 13 October 2026
ENDSDownload
Microsoft Access 2019
Previous perpetual release
Windows 10, Windows 11
English
ArchiveCompatibility check required
ARCHIVEDownload
Microsoft Access 2016
An outdated generation
Windows 7, 8.1, 10, 11
Not specified
ArchiveSupport has ended
ARCHIVE
Microsoft Access 2013
Archived edition
Windows 7, 8.1, 10
Not specified
ArchiveFor existing databases only
ARCHIVE
Microsoft Access 2010
Legacy environment format
Windows XP, Vista, 7
Not specified
ArchiveMigration recommended
ARCHIVE
COMPATIBILITY
System Requirements
Options
Minimum
Featured
System
Supported Windows Version
Windows 11 x64 with current updates
CPU
Modern dual-core processor
Four or more cores for complex documents
RAM
4 GB RAM
8–16 GB RAM for large files
Storage
Free space for application and updates
SSD and storage space for local data
Display and graphics
Resolution not lower than Microsoft requirements
Full HD and current graphics driver
Internet and account
Connection for login, activation and updates
Stable Internet for cloud functions
FEATURES
Microsoft Access Features
Linked tables
Separate customers, orders, and products into tables, linking records through shared fields. This structure reduces duplicate information.
Conditional selections
Queries select the required records and combine information from multiple tables. You can prepare an order list for a period or a selection of customers.
Convenient data entry forms
Create separate screens for adding and viewing records. Users work with the fields they need rather than the entire table at once.
Reports for viewing and printing
Compile data into a report with the grouping and formatting you need. The resulting records are easy to share with colleagues or print.
Ready-made database templates
Start with a template containing coordinated tables, forms, and reports. Then customize the fields for your own record-keeping process.
Import source data
Import existing data into a database or link external tables. Reuse prepared lists without entering them manually again.
Refresh through queries
Use queries to add and change data according to specified conditions. Repetitive operations can be applied to a group of records at once.
User interface macros
Add action sequences to form buttons: open a report, go to an object or run another command without navigating menus manually.
HELP CENTER
Questions and answers
Is a direct installer available for Microsoft Access?
Enabled downloads lead directly to verified installer files. — Use an enabled Download button for Windows to retrieve the matching English installer directly from the official publisher. Check the selected product and license before installation. Account, store and guide pages are not offered as downloads.
Can I download Access for free just to open someone else's database?
Free viewing and full functionality are different needs. — Access Runtime may be suitable for viewing or running an existing solution, but the files listed here install the full Access application. To create and modify a database, check that you have a license for the full program.
Which Access year should I download if the database was created in Access 2016?
Consider your working database format. — Start with the version the database was prepared for, and check the forms, add-ins, and macros it uses before moving to a newer release.
Can I download Access for macOS or Apple Silicon?
There is no native Mac installer here. — This page provides Access files for Windows. A Mac requires a Windows environment with a compatible license or another way to work with the data.
Why might Access x64 fail to open an older database component?
Bitness matters for external components. — Older drivers and ActiveX components are sometimes designed only for 32-bit Office. The images listed here are x64; check database and component compatibility before installing.
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