Basic information about MDF file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension MDF(*.MDF or *.mdf), 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 MDF file yourself.

There are 12 file types using the MDF file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the MDF file with their brief description and a list of programs that support MDF file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the MDF file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the MDF file?
  • How to open a MDF file?
  • What programs do I need to open a MDF file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a MDF file?
  • How to convert MDF files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to MDF file format?


1.Detail information about MDF file extension: Media Disc Image File

File type Media Disc Image File Category Disk Image Files
Developer Alcohol Software File format N/A
Description MDF file is a Media Disc Image File developed by Alcohol Software. An MDF file is a disc image saved by a disc authoring program such as Alcohol 120%. It stores the actual CD or DVD disc data, while the header and track information is stored in a corresponding .MDS file. MDF files are similar to .ISO files, but are saved in a different format.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MDF files

Windows
Alcohol 120%
CyberLink PowerDVD 17
MagicISO
Smart Projects IsoBuster
WinMount International WinMount
DT Soft DAEMON Tools
H+H Software Virtual CD
PowerISO
AnyToISO
Blindwrite
UltraIso


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

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

Windows
Microsoft SQL Server 2016
Microsoft Visual Studio 2017
Aryson SQL Database Recovery


3.Detail information about MDF file extension: Measurement Data Format File

File type Measurement Data Format File Category Data Files
Developer Vector File format Binary
Description MDF file is a Measurement Data Format File developed by Vector.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MDF files

Windows
Vector CANape
Vector CANgraph
Vector MDF Validator
National Instruments DIAdem
asammdf


4.Detail information about MDF file extension: Translation Memory Data Find File

File type Translation Memory Data Find File Category Misc Files
Developer SDL File format N/A
Description MDF file is a Translation Memory Data Find File developed by SDL.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MDF files

Windows
SDL Trados


5.Detail information about MDF file extension: Cisco IOS Embedded Menu Manager Menu Definition File Format

File type Cisco IOS Embedded Menu Manager Menu Definition File Format Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MDF file is a Cisco IOS Embedded Menu Manager Menu Definition File Format.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MDF files


6.Detail information about MDF file extension: Adobe Mobile Document Format File

File type Adobe Mobile Document Format File Category Page Layout Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MDF file is a Adobe Mobile Document Format File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MDF files


7.Detail information about MDF file extension: Fldigi Macro

File type Fldigi Macro Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MDF file is a Fldigi Macro.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MDF files

Linux
Fldigi


8.Detail information about MDF file extension: I-DEAS Master Drafting Machine Data

File type I-DEAS Master Drafting Machine Data Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MDF file is a I-DEAS Master Drafting Machine Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MDF files


9.Detail information about MDF file extension: Insight II Molecular Data

File type Insight II Molecular Data Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MDF file is a Insight II Molecular Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MDF files

Linux
Insight II


10.Detail information about MDF file extension: ProWORX Nxt Memory Data File

File type ProWORX Nxt Memory Data File Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MDF file is a ProWORX Nxt Memory Data File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MDF files

Windows
ProWORX


11.Detail information about MDF file extension: Star Trek Armada Game File

File type Star Trek Armada Game File Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MDF file is a Star Trek Armada Game File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MDF files

Windows
Star Trek: Armada


12.Detail information about MDF file extension: FactoryTalk View Studio Data Log

File type FactoryTalk View Studio Data Log Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MDF file is a FactoryTalk View Studio Data Log.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MDF files

Windows
FactoryTalk View Studio



How to convert MDF files to another file format?

There are 23 records in our database eligible for MDF files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve MDF to another files conversion, you may use the option.



How to convert another files to MDF file format?

There are 22 records in our database eligible for another files to MDF file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to MDF conversion, you may use the option.



Can't open a MDF 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.MDF”。

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 MDF extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support MDF 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 MDF 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 MDF file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a MDF 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 MDF file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the MDF 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.