There are 11 other file types using
the SDF file extension!
.sdf - MDL ISIS SDF chemical modeller input data
.sdf - Audio data
.sdf - Game data
.sdf - Sharp Sharpdesk Format document file
.sdf - Autodesk MapGuide spatial data
.sdf - MSN local machine mail storage
.sdf - Soundweb designer data
.sdf - Xilinx Integrated Software Environment Standard Delay Format
.sdf - Standard Data Format
.sdf - Petrosys seismic data file
.sdf - Nova Logic game sound define
SDF file extension - SQL Server compact edition database
What is sdf file? How to open sdf files?
File type specification:
The sdf file extension 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.
The default software associated to open sdf file:
Company or developer:
Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft SQL Server is set of relational database applications and tools used to create, organize and manage SQL databases. Microsoft SQL Server primary supports T-SQL and ANSI SQL query languages. SQL Server is distributed in many editions, with different features.
Company or developer:
Microsoft Corporation
SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) is an integrated environment for accessing, configuring, managing, administering, and developing all components of SQL Server. SSMS combines a broad group of graphical tools with a number of rich script editors to provide developers and administrators of all skill levels access to SQL Server.
Company or developer:
Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft Visual Studio is an integrated development environment (IDE) used to create applications for Microsoft Windows, Windows Mobile, .NET Framework, Silverlight as well as dynamic websites and web applications. Visual Studio is available for Windows and Mac.
List of software applications associated to the .sdf file extension
Recommended software programs are sorted by OS platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android etc.)
and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open sdf file, edit sdf file, convert sdf file, view sdf file, play sdf file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).
Hint:
Click on the tab below to simply browse between the application actions, to quickly get a list of recommended software, which is able to perform the specified software action, such as opening, editing or converting sdf files.
Software that open sdf file - SQL Server compact edition database
Programs supporting the exension sdf on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about listed programs for open sdf file action.
Microsoft Windows:
Main software associated with sdf file by default:
Microsoft SQL Server
SQL Server Management Studio
Other suggested software:
SQL Server Compact/SQLite Toolbox
SdfBrowser
Microsoft WebMatrix
