Open SDF files

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    SQL Server Compact Edition Database Format
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Have you encountered a problem with a SDF file? Don’t you know which program opens a file with this extension? You will find all the information you need about working with a SDF file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your SDF file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

What is SDF file?

SDF stands for Standard Data File, ie standard data file. Sdf files contain structured data in standard database format. The values are stored in fields of fixed size. Sdf files can be imported and exported by various database programs and data analysis programs. Sdf files are mainly used for data exchange between different programs.

Programs which can open a SDF file

How to open file with SDF extension?

In order to open a file with SDF extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening SDF file occurred, it is highly possible that none of the listed programs is present on user’s system. Even if one or more said programs are installed, there may be issues related with given programs. In order to solve a problem with SDF files, follow the instructions below.
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Install Pervasive PSQL or other program from the list

Most often resolving problems with opening SDF files is very simple. Just install an appropriate program that supports such files. All of the listed programs support SDF files, but may vary in offered function and purpose. Some programs may be capable only of viewing contents of SDF files or offer file conversion options, but may not be capable of editing such files.

Set Pervasive PSQL as the default program for opening SDF files

It is possible that although a compatible program has been installed on user’s system, it is not used by the system to open it. This may happen because no default application was associated with this type of files. To associate SDF files with given application, select "Open with" from drop-down menu (accessed by right-clicking on the file). Then select from the list the program or application you want to be used to open this type of file. If the Pervasive PSQL applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where Pervasive PSQL has been installed.

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Check the section that lists most common problems with SDF files

Sometimes problems with opening SDF files may not lie with the application itself, but can arise due to other causes, such as:

  • File data is corrupted
  • SDF files has been not been completely download from the internet (only a part of the data has been downloaded)
  • Currently used user account hasn’t been granted necessary privileges to open SDF files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
  • SDF file was being copied from a corrupted storage device and is incomplete or data is corrupted. (Copying files from unknown or untrusted sources should be conducted with great care as such files may contain malicious software, which can damage your system)

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