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Basic information about SDF file

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

There are 15 file types using the SDF file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the SDF file with their brief description and a list of programs that support SDF file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the SDF file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the SDF file?
  • How to open a SDF file?
  • What programs do I need to open a SDF file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a SDF file?
  • How to convert SDF files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to SDF file format?


1.Detail information about SDF file extension: Nova Logic Game Sound Define File

File type Nova Logic Game Sound Define File Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SDF file is a Nova Logic Game Sound Define File. 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.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SDF files

Windows		 Delta Force
Delta Force 2
Delta Force: Land Warrior
Comanche 4
F-22 Lightning
F-22 Lightning 3


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

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

Windows		 Microsoft SQL Server 2016
Microsoft Visual Studio 2017


3.Detail information about SDF file extension: Spatial Data Format File

File type Spatial Data Format File Category GIS Files
Developer Autodesk File format N/A
Description SDF file is a Spatial Data Format File developed by Autodesk.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SDF files

Windows		 Autodesk AutoCAD Map 3D 2018
Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D 2018
Safe Software FME Desktop
MapGuide Open Source

Linux		 MapGuide Open Source


4.Detail information about SDF file extension: Standard Data File

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

Windows		 Pervasive PSQL
dBase
Full Convert Enterprise
Microsoft SQL Server


5.Detail information about SDF file extension: Structure Data File

File type Structure Data File Category Data Files
Developer Symyx Technologies File format Text
Description SDF file is a Structure Data File developed by Symyx Technologies.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SDF files

Windows		 Avogadro
NISS PowerMV
OpenEye Scientific VIDA
Advanced Chemistry Development ACD/ChemFolder
CheD

macOS
 Avogadro
OpenEye Scientific VIDA

Linux		 Avogadro
OpenEye Scientific VIDA


6.Detail information about SDF file extension: World in Conflict Game Map

File type World in Conflict Game Map Category Game Files
Developer Massive Entertainment File format Binary
Description SDF file is a World in Conflict Game Map developed by Massive Entertainment.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SDF files

Windows		 Massive Entertainment World in Conflict
Massive Entertainment WicEd


7.Detail information about SDF file extension: MDL ISIS SDF Chemical Modeller Input Data

File type MDL ISIS SDF Chemical Modeller Input Data Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SDF file is a MDL ISIS SDF Chemical Modeller Input Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SDF files

Windows		 ISIS


8.Detail information about SDF file extension: Audio File

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


9.Detail information about SDF file extension: Game Data File

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

Windows		 Ground Control
World in Conflict


10.Detail information about SDF file extension: Sharp Sharpdesk Format Document File

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

Windows		 Sharpdesk


11.Detail information about SDF file extension: Autodesk MapGuide Spatial Data

File type Autodesk MapGuide Spatial Data Category GIS Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SDF file is a Autodesk MapGuide Spatial Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SDF files

Windows		 Autodesk MapGuide Enterprise


12.Detail information about SDF file extension: MSN Local Machine Mail Storage File

File type MSN Local Machine Mail Storage File Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SDF file is a MSN Local Machine Mail Storage File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SDF files

Windows		 MSN Explorer


13.Detail information about SDF file extension: Soundweb Designer File

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


14.Detail information about SDF file extension: Xilinx Integrated Software Environment Standard Delay Format

File type Xilinx Integrated Software Environment Standard Delay Format Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SDF file is a Xilinx Integrated Software Environment Standard Delay Format.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SDF files

Windows		 ISE Design Suite


15.Detail information about SDF file extension: Petrosys Seismic Data File

File type Petrosys Seismic Data File Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SDF file is a Petrosys Seismic Data File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SDF files

Windows		 Petrosys



How to convert SDF files to another file format?

There are 9 records in our database eligible for SDF files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve SDF to another files conversion, you may use the option.

SDF to ACCDB SDF to CSV SDF to DBF SDF to EXCEL
SDF to MDB SDF to MDF SDF to PDF SDF to XLS
SDF to XLSX


How to convert another files to SDF file format?

There are 6 records in our database eligible for another files to SDF file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to SDF conversion, you may use the option.

CSV to SDF DBF to SDF MDB to SDF MDF to SDF
XLS to SDF XLSX to SDF


Can't open a SDF 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.SDF”。

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 SDF extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the SDF 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.