SDF File Extension

SDF file extension is created by Symyx Technologies, also known as Structure Data File. SDF has been classified as Data Files. You can open and render the contents of this file in a Text Editor. You can open SDF files in Avogadro program.

Structure Data File Type

What is a SDF File Type?

Molecular Design was renamed MDL Information Systems and acquired by Symyx Technologies, l&apos, the organization that now maintains the SDF format.

Free online SDF Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .SDF (Structure Data 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 Converter

Open SDF

Edit SDF

Compare SDF Files

Merge SDF Files

Split SDF Files

SDF Metadata Viewer

SDF Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Structure Data File .SDF File Extensions while opening the .SDF 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 Structure Data File on your system such as Avogadro.
2. Associate default Avogadro Avogadro program for *.sdf (Structure Data 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 Avogadro Avogadro 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 Avogadro Avogadro 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 .Avogadro extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related SDF File Extensions

SDF default file extension is .SDF and other similer related extensions are:

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.

Open SDF File on Windows

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

Open SDF File on Mac OS

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

Open SDF file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	Avogadro 1 for Linux	Open Source	Avogadro

Open SDF file on Web

Open SDF file on iOS

Open SDF file on Android

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.

About SDF - Structure Data File

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