Open SQL files

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Have you encountered a problem with a SQL 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 SQL file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your SQL file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

What is SQL file?

SQL files include instructions in the so-called Structured Query Language, a database language for creating, querying and manipulating relational databases. Slq files are basically programs or scripts that apply instructions or operations to a database.

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SQL files can be read and executed by any SQL compatible database program or server. Even programming environments that provide an sql-compatible database connection can use SQL files, since SQL code can also be embedded in program code. To view and edit an SQL file, a normal text editor is sufficient.

Programs which can open a SQL file

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Linux

Mac OS

How to open file with SQL extension?

In order to open a file with SQL extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening SQL 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 SQL files, follow the instructions below.

Install MySQL or other program from the list

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

Set MySQL as the default program for opening SQL 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 SQL 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 MySQL applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where MySQL has been installed.

Check the section that lists most common problems with SQL files

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

File data is corrupted
SQL 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 SQL files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
SQL 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)