LegacyLift converts .xls, .xlsx, .xlsm, and .mdb files to modern formats, fixes VBA compatibility issues, and generates detailed reports — in minutes, not weeks.
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Download LegacyLift to run migrations yourself, or request a free consultation for our done-for-you service.
Point LegacyLift at your legacy files — or send them to us securely. Conversion, scanning, and fixing happens automatically.
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Every scan produces a detailed report. Most issues are auto-fixed.
Updates DAO 3.6 and ADODB 2.5 references to modern versions. Adds missing PtrSafe keywords to Win32 API declarations. Replaces deprecated APIs like FileSearch, Assistant, and CommandBars with working alternatives.
Converts .mdb to .accdb format. Updates Jet OLEDB 4.0 provider references to ACE 12.0. Fixes linked tables, form controls, and generates SQL Server migration scripts if you're ready to move off Access entirely.
Maps 30+ legacy ActiveX controls to modern replacements. Calendar Controls, PivotTables, Data Access Pages, and other controls that Windows 11 no longer supports are flagged with specific replacement instructions.
Detects and converts 18 Jet SQL patterns to T-SQL equivalents. IIf, Nz, DLookup, date literals, string concatenation, and more — all mapped to standards-compliant SQL for SQL Server migration.
Windows 11 dropped support for several legacy components that older Access databases depend on, including the Jet 4.0 OLEDB provider, certain ActiveX controls (like Calendar Control), and 32-bit Data Access Pages. LegacyLift detects all of these issues and either auto-fixes them or provides step-by-step repair instructions.
Yes. LegacyLift converts .mdb to .accdb while preserving all tables, queries, forms, reports, and VBA code. It also generates a detailed compatibility report flagging anything that needs manual attention, and provides auto-fix scripts for common issues like Jet-to-ACE provider updates.
Absolutely. For self-service migrations, your files never leave your computer — everything runs locally. For our done-for-you service, all file transfers use 256-bit TLS encryption, we retain zero data after delivery, and all uploaded files are permanently deleted once your migrated files are returned.