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Basic information about NDF file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension NDF（*.NDF or *.ndf）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the NDF file yourself.

There are 5 file types using the NDF file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the NDF file with their brief description and a list of programs that support NDF file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the NDF file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the NDF file?
  • How to open a NDF file?
  • What programs do I need to open a NDF file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a NDF file?
  • How to convert NDF files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to NDF file format?


1.Detail information about NDF file extension: NeoPlanet Browser File

File type NeoPlanet Browser File Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description NDF file is a NeoPlanet Browser File. File extension ndf is associated with Microsoft SQL Server, a relational database server for Microsoft Windows.

The ndf files are used for secondary data files that make up all the data files, other than the primary data file.

Secondary data files are used with extra large databases and often are stored on other hard drives, than primary database files (mdf files).

Some databases might not have any secondary data files, while other might have several secondary data files.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert NDF files

Windows		 NeoPlanet Browser


2.Detail information about NDF file extension: SQL Server Secondary Database File

File type SQL Server Secondary Database File Category Database Files
Developer Microsoft File format N/A
Description NDF file is a SQL Server Secondary Database File developed by Microsoft.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert NDF files

Windows		 Microsoft SQL Server 2016
Aryson SQL Database Recovery


3.Detail information about NDF file extension: NimbleScan NimbleGen Design File

File type NimbleScan NimbleGen Design File Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description NDF file is a NimbleScan NimbleGen Design File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert NDF files

Windows		 NimbleScan


4.Detail information about NDF file extension: ProWORX NXT Short Comment File

File type ProWORX NXT Short Comment File Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description NDF file is a ProWORX NXT Short Comment File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert NDF files

Windows		 ProWORX


5.Detail information about NDF file extension: NDFEdit Channel Data

File type NDFEdit Channel Data Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description NDF file is a NDFEdit Channel Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert NDF files



Can't open a NDF file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.NDF”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the NDF extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support NDF file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of NDF files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a NDF file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a NDF file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a NDF file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the NDF file is damaged.
  • Whether the NDF file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the NDF file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the NDF file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the NDF file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a NDF file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a NDF file.

If the NDF file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.