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SQL Server compact edition database
File type: Database file
Files with sdf extension can be mainly found as compact SQL databases from Microsoft SQL Server.
Found 12 different file type records with the same sdf filename suffix.
What is sdf file?
File type category:
Database file
Date updated: September 9, 2024
File extension sdf is most likely best know for its use in Microsoft SQL Server for a compact database files, also used in various third-party software programs as embedded database files for storing various data in single file like using Microsoft SQL server.
The typical .sdf file contains the complete contents of the database and can be up to 4 GB. SQL Server Compact can access and modify the database file, both on a smart device and on desktop computers by using SQL Server Management Studio and other tools.
Default software for working with sdf files is Visual Studio, but it supports SQL Server compact edition databases only to version 2012. In newer versions you need to install SQL Server Compact/SQLite Toolbox add-on to it.
How to open sdf file?
Probably you can use Microsoft SQL Server database management tools to open sdl database and work with the .sdl files.
How to convert sdf file?
Possibly can be converted to other database format, or exported for reporting purposes.
Suggested software to open sdf file:
Associated software actions with the sdf file
Software applications that can open sdf files:
Microsoft SQL Server (Microsoft Windows)
SQL Server Compact/SQLite Toolbox (Microsoft Windows)
SdfBrowser (Microsoft Windows)
Microsoft WebMatrix (Microsoft Windows)
SQL Server Management Studio (Microsoft Windows)
Microsoft Visual Studio (Multiplatform)
Software applications that can edit sdf files:
SQL Server Compact/SQLite Toolbox (Microsoft Windows)
SdfBrowser (Microsoft Windows)
Microsoft WebMatrix (Microsoft Windows)
SQL Server Management Studio (Microsoft Windows)
Microsoft Visual Studio (Multiplatform)
Software capable of saving sdf files:
SQL Server Compact/SQLite Toolbox (Microsoft Windows)
SdfBrowser (Microsoft Windows)
Microsoft WebMatrix (Microsoft Windows)
SQL Server Management Studio (Microsoft Windows)
Microsoft Visual Studio (Multiplatform)
Software apps that create sdf files:
SQL Server Compact/SQLite Toolbox (Microsoft Windows)
Microsoft WebMatrix (Microsoft Windows)
Microsoft Visual Studio (Multiplatform)
Software apps that convert sdf files:
Full Convert Pro (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that import sdf files:
SdfBrowser (Microsoft Windows)
Microsoft WebMatrix (Microsoft Windows)
Software applications that handle other tasks involving sdf files:
Microsoft SQL Server (Microsoft Windows)
Audio data
File type category:
Audio and sound file
Date updated: November 12, 2018
The sdf file extension is associated with the Japanese program: "スコアプレーヤーFX" (Score Player FX) developed by the KAWAI Musical Instruments Mfg. Co., Ltd.
The sdf file stores audio data, or music score.
Mime types:
application/e-score
Autodesk MapGuide spatial data
File type category:
GIS, GPS navigation and map file
Date updated: January 22, 2018
The sdf file extension is associated with the Autodesk MapGuide (MapGuide Open Source) an open source project that allows users to create web based mapping applications and geospatial web services.
The sdf file stores spatial data.
How to open sdf file?
Use Autodesk MapGuide to work with *.sdf files.
How to convert sdf file?
Compatible tools may be able to export *.sdf files to other file formats.
Suggested software to open sdf file:
Associated software actions with the sdf file
Programs for viewing sdf files:
Autodesk MapGuide Enterprise (Microsoft Windows)
Autodesk Civil 3D (Multiplatform)
Game data
File type category:
Game file
Date updated: April 3, 2019
The sdf file extension is associated with game data files (maps, graphics, models, textures, sounds) for computer games like Ground Control (Ground Control map file) or World In Conflict or Ubisoft games etc.
How to open sdf file?
It is likely these files are not meant to be opened directly by the user, the data are accessed and loaded automatically by the game.
How to convert sdf file?
Game files usually cannot be converted to anything else, at best they can be modded using some kind of tools.
Suggested software to open sdf file:
Associated software actions with the sdf file
Software applications that handle other tasks involving sdf files:
Ground Control (Microsoft Windows)
World in Conflict (Microsoft Windows)
MDL ISIS SDF chemical modeller input data
File type category:
Various data file
Date updated: December 13, 2017
The sdf file extension is associated with the MDL Information Systems ISIS information management software that provides extensive chemical representation features and capabilities for searching chemical structures, reactions, and 3D molecular models.
The sdf file contains input data for ISIS chemical modeler.
MDL Information Systems is now owned by Accelrys Software Inc.
Mime types:
chemical/x-mdl-sdf
How to open sdf file?
Use ISIS to open .sdf chemical modeller input files.
How to convert sdf file?
Use compatible tools to export *.sdf files to other formats.
Suggested software to open sdf file:
Associated software actions with the sdf file
Software applications that can open sdf files:
ISIS (Microsoft Windows)
Software applications that can edit sdf files:
ISIS (Microsoft Windows)
Software capable of saving sdf files:
ISIS (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that create sdf files:
ISIS (Microsoft Windows)
MSN local machine mail storage
File type category:
Various data file
Date updated: July 23, 2018
The sdf file extension is associated with the MSN Mail, a web-based e-mail client, developed by Microsoft.
The sdf file contains mail storage stored on local machine.
MSN Mail is obsolete product, replaced by Outlook.com
Suggested software to open sdf file:
Associated software actions with the sdf file
Software applications that can open sdf files:
MSN Explorer (Microsoft Windows)
Software applications that can edit sdf files:
MSN Explorer (Microsoft Windows)
Software capable of saving sdf files:
MSN Explorer (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that create sdf files:
MSN Explorer (Microsoft Windows)
Software applications that handle other tasks involving sdf files:
MSN Explorer (Microsoft Windows)
Nova Logic game sound define
File type category:
Game file
Date updated: August 7, 2019
The sdf file extension is associated with computer games based on Voxel Space Engine (Delta Force series, Comanche series, F-22 series) developed by Nova Logic for Microsoft Windows.
The sdf file stores sound definitions.
Suggested software to open sdf file:
Associated software actions with the sdf file
Software applications that handle other tasks involving sdf files:
Delta Force (Microsoft Windows)
Delta Force 2 (Microsoft Windows)
Delta Force: Land Warrior (Microsoft Windows)
Comanche 4 (Microsoft Windows)
F-22 Lightning (Microsoft Windows)
F-22 Lightning 3 (Microsoft Windows)
Petrosys seismic data file
File type category:
Various data file
Date updated: June 1, 2017
File extension sdf is associated with the Petrosys, a 2D and 3D map visualization software for Microsoft Windows used in the petroleum industry
A .sdf file stores seismic data that can be visualized in the Petrosys maps.
How to open sdf file?
It is likely that these files can only be used in Petrosys.
How to convert sdf file?
Unfortunately, we do not know about any possible conversion for .sdf files.
Suggested software to open sdf file:
Associated software actions with the sdf file
Software applications that handle other tasks involving sdf files:
Petrosys (Microsoft Windows)
Sharp Sharpdesk Format document file
File type category:
Document file
Date updated: December 1, 2016
File extension sdf is also associated with the Sharp Sharpdesk Composer software which is or has been in the past distributed with most of Sharp multifunction printers and copiers.
A .sdf file stores document created in the Sharpdesk Composer.
How to open sdf file?
Use Sharpdesk to open and work with .sdf document files.
How to convert sdf file?
Perhaps export to PDF or other print-ready formats is possible.
Suggested software to open sdf file:
Associated software actions with the sdf file
Software applications that can open sdf files:
Sharpdesk (Microsoft Windows)
Software applications that can edit sdf files:
Sharpdesk (Microsoft Windows)
Software capable of saving sdf files:
Sharpdesk (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that create sdf files:
Sharpdesk (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that print sdf files:
Sharpdesk (Microsoft Windows)
Soundweb designer data
File type category:
Various data file
Date updated: July 29, 2019
The sdf file extension is associated with the Soundweb a specialized audio hardware and software for implementing all the major networked audio protocols, developed by BBS Audio.
BBS Audio is now owned by Harman (Harman/Kardon).
Standard Data Format
File type category:
Various data file
Date updated: August 8, 2017
File extension sdf is also used for Standard Data Format, one of the standards for data transfer that features fixed length ASCII text. Most likely used mainly in the past in certain database programs.
Note: Not related to System Data Format.
How to open sdf file?
Used to transfer data between programs that support this exchange format, typically used in the past.
How to convert sdf file?
It is likely that the programs that can still work with this type of SDF format can export / convert it to other similar formats.
Xilinx Integrated Software Environment Standard Delay Format
File type category:
Various data file
Date updated: August 14, 2018
The sdf file extension is associated with the Xilinx, an Integrated Software Environment, a set of tools and utilities for Microsoft Windows that allows programmers to programming embedded systems.
The sdf file stores data in Xilinx Standard Delay Format (SDF).
SDF is used for representation and interpretation of timing data for use at any stage of an electronic design process.
How to open sdf file?
Use ISE to open *.sdf data files.
How to convert sdf file?
Probably can be converted to other formats.
Suggested software to open sdf file:
Associated software actions with the sdf file
Software applications that can open sdf files:
ISE Design Suite (Microsoft Windows)
Software applications that can edit sdf files:
ISE Design Suite (Microsoft Windows)
Software capable of saving sdf files:
ISE Design Suite (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that create sdf files:
ISE Design Suite (Microsoft Windows)