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SDF File Extension

SDF file extension is created by Microsoft, also known as SQL Server Compact Database File. SDF has been classified as Database Files. File format categories include Binary, Text, XML, and Zip. The format of this file type has not been determined. You can open SDF files in Microsoft SQL Server program.



SQL Server Compact Database File Type

SQL Server Compact Database File Type
Extension .sdf
Developer Microsoft
Popularity 5.0 (686 Votes)
Mime Type mime-type/not.available
Default Program Microsoft SQL Server
Category Database Files
Format N/A
Updated 12/1/2024

What is a SDF File Type?

Only if you are an architect or database developer will you likely encounter the SQL CE SDF files. To open an SDF file with several programs, including Microsoft Visual Studio and LINQPad.To open an SDF file with Visual Studio select View → Server Explorer → Data Connections → Add Connection..., change the data source to "Microsoft SQL Server Compact," click Browse..., and open an SDF file with LINQPad.



Free online SDF Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .SDF (SQL Server Compact Database File) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to SDF, merge, split and compare the SDF files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.



SDF Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the SQL Server Compact Database File .SDF=10258 File Extensions while opening the .SDF=10258 files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open SDF Files?

  1. You must have supported software programs installed for SQL Server Compact Database File on your system such as Microsoft SQL Server.
  2. Associate default Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server program for *.sdf (SQL Server Compact Database File) files.

    Associate SDF Default Program on Windows
    1. Right-click a *.SDF (e.g example.sdf) file and click Open With.
    2. In the Open with dialog box, click Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
    3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .sdf files.

    Associate SDF Default Program on MacOs
    1. Click *.SDF (e.g example.sdf) file and click information -> Open With.
    2. In the programs list, click Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server program Or other appropriate program that you want.
    3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
    4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .Microsoft SQL Server extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.


All Platform Software Programs for SDF File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the SDF files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Microsoft Windows logo image Open SDF File on Windows

Software License Developer
Autodesk AutoCAD image. Autodesk AutoCAD 2020 for Windows Commercial Autodesk
Avogadro image. Avogadro 1 for Windows Open Source Avogadro
dBase image. dBase 8 for Windows Commercial dBase
Safe Software FME Desktop image. Safe Software FME Desktop 2014 for Windows Commercial Safe Software
Golden Software Strater image. Golden Software Strater 000 for Windows Free Trial Golden Software Strater
Microsoft SQL Server image. Microsoft SQL Server 2019 for Windows Commercial Microsoft
Microsoft Visual Studio image. Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 for Windows Commercial Microsoft

MacOs logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen SDF File on Mac OS

Software License Developer
Autodesk AutoCAD image. Autodesk AutoCAD 2020 for MacOs Commercial Autodesk
Avogadro image. Avogadro 1 for MacOs Open Source Avogadro

Linux logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen SDF file on Linux

Software License Developer
Avogadro image. Avogadro 1 for Linux Open Source Avogadro

Website logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen SDF file on Web

Software License Developer

iOS logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen SDF file on iOS

Software License Developer

Android logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen SDF file on Android

Software License Developer

About Licensing

  1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
  2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
  3. Free+ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
  4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
  5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

SDF file extension icon image.About SDF - SQL Server Compact Database File

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Updated 12/1/2024


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