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4 easy steps to import CSV data to Access

Want to import data from CSV file to Access ?

Try Withdata FileToDB, a desktop CSV to Access converter for Windows, MacOS, and Linux, Convert CSV to Access, Easy and Fast.

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Import data from CSV file to Access in 4 steps

Choose CSV file -> Set Access table -> Preview -> Import

Choose Access and logon.

Click “Wizard – 1 File To 1 Table” at task dialog.

Select the “CSV” file type.

then show the wizard.

Step #1. Choose a CSV file.

Step #2. Choose a Access table and config fields.

Step #3. Preview data and config “Convert Rows”.

Step #4. Import CSV to Access.

Import CSV to Access in command line

Save “CSV to Access” session, then you can:

Set scheduled tasks for importing CSV to Access

You can schedule and automate this converting task by:

  1. Save session and create .bat (Windows) or .sh (Linux/macOS) file for “CSV to Access” conversion.
  2. Set scheduled task for “CSV to Access” conversion.

FAQ

What is Withdata FileToDB?
Withdata FileToDB is an ETL software can import CSV data to Access. Download Withdata FileToDB
How long does it take to import CSV data to Access?
FileToDB works fast. It convert millions of rows within a minute.
Is it safe to import CSV data to Access using FileToDB?
Of course! FileToDB import CSV data to Access locally, absolutely safe.
Can I import CSV data to Access on Linux, Mac OS?
Yes, you can. FileToDB has Linux, Mac OS, and Windows version.
Can I import CSV data to Access in command line?
Yes, you can. FileToDB can running in command line, on Linux, Mac OS, and Windows.
Can FileToDB work without Microsoft Access installed?
Yes, FileToDB can work without Microsoft Access installed.

More about Withdata FileToDB – CSV to Access converter

CSV → Access reference

Type mapping

Value kindin CSVin Access
Int1234Long Integer
Bigint9007199254740993Long Integer
Decimal1234.56Decimal
Float1.234e+10Double
Textquoted only when it contains a comma or a quoteText(n)
Long textmust be quoted; line breaks inside force multi-line recordsLong Text
Date2026-09-18Date/Time
Datetime2026-09-18 14:30:00Date/Time
Binarynot representable - base64 or hex stringOLE Object
BooleanTRUE / FALSE, or 1 / 0 depending on the writerYes/No
JSONthe whole JSON value quoted, with internal quotes doubledLong Text

Dialect differences

CSV is a file format and Access is a database server, so the target has to be told the types the file never carried - the rows below are where the two sides diverge.

Propertyin CSVin Access
port—(file-based)
identifiersDouble quotes; a literal quote is doubled ("" )[square brackets]
row limit—SELECT TOP n
datesConventional text: 2026-09-18 or 2026-09-18 14:30:00Date/Time
long text—MEMO
binaryNot supportedOLE Object
separatorComma ","—
encodingNo declaration - UTF-8 works only with a BOM—
typingNone - every field is text—
shapeFlat table, optional header rowTables of rows and columns
ceilingNo formal limit; row count bounded by memory—

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