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MDF Viewer to Open, View & Explore MDF Files

A smart solution to efficiently open and view damaged or orphan MDF Files. Easily view the database objects like Tables, Functions, Indexes, Triggers, and other database objects, without installing SQL Server setup.

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About the Software
MDF Viewer

Free SQL MDF File Viewer

A smart and prominent tool to securely view the data stored in MDF files. With this freeware utility, a user can view corrupted and damaged MDF files without installing SQL Server. The primary features of the MDF file opener are:

  • Allows users to open and view MDF files of several SQL Server versions.
  • Scans .mdf and .ndf files for any corruption and recovers data easily.
  • Offers a preview of recovered files and database objects.
  • Precisely auto-detects the version of the specified MDF file.

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NOTABLE FEATURES

Why Choose MDF Viewer Software
for SQL Server MDF/NDF Files?

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Detects MDF Corruption

This advanced MDF File Opener is designed to open damaged or orphan SQL MDF Files accurately. Additionally, if the files are damaged or corrupted, this utility can detect it and offer preview of the database objects.

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No Need to Install SQL Server

The utility is a standalone solution, allowing users to view SQL database file without SQL Server. The feature enables users to easily add their offline .mdf files and view all database objects without SQL Server installation.

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Supports All SQL Versions

This advanced utility offers complete scanning and preview of the MDF files. There is no limitation with the SQL Server versions, as the tool is compatible with and supports all SQL Server versions efficiently.

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Preview of All Data

After the scan of MDF files, the tool provides a complete preview of all data. This includes database objects, such as Functions, Views, Tables, Indexes, Stored Procedures, etc. Users can view all this data easily with the MDF File Viewer.

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Advance File Scan

This advanced software to open MDF files also allows users to scan their MDF files for any damage or corruption. With this efficient feature, users can detect any corruption in their respective MDF Files.

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Allows to View Deleted Records

In case a user has accidentally deleted some records from the MDF file, this utility can seamlessly restore them. This feature helps users restore the data that might have been accidentally deleted due to human error or any other reason.

UNDERSTANDING MDF FILES

DETAILED INSIGHTS INTO SQL MDF FILES

The Master Database File (MDF) is the primary database file format used by Microsoft SQL Server. These files store the entire schema and data of the SQL Server database. Here are some of the other components stored in MDF Files:

  • Rows and Tables of a Database
  • Triggers, Functions, Stored Procedures, and Views
  • Constraints and Indexes
  • Metadata and System Tables

In case these MDF files get damaged or corrupted, it becomes impossible for the users to load their SQL databases and further work on them. This is where the MDF File Viewer helps. The utility allows users to recover the affected database and view the data in a hassle-free way.

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LEARNING ISSUES WITH SQL MDF FILES

Commonly Known Risks With MDF Files

Users often encounter several issues in SQL Server database files. Here are some of the reasons the MDF File gets corrupted:

  • Hardware Failures
  • Application or System Crashes
  • Virus or Malware Attacks
  • Sudden Power Outages
  • Bad Disk Sectors
  • Abrupt Shutdown SQL Server
  • Corrupted SQL Log Files
  • Errors With File System
  • SQL Server Upgrade Issues
  • Network Failures During Transactions
  • Exceeding Database Size Limits
  • Human Errors While Data Handling

All these causes affect the entire database accessibility and restrict users from viewing their data. In such situations, continuing with the workflow becomes much more complex till the database file (MDF) isn’t recovered completely.

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SOFTWARE WORKFLOW
Learn to Use SQL MDF Viewer Software
Step 1
Getting Started

Here are the steps to view MDF files.

  1. Download and Install the software.
  2. After that click on Add file button to load .mdf file.
  3. Next, browse the desired files from the opened dialogue box.
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Scan the Files

To read the MDF file data, follow these steps:

  1. After choosing the file, run scan on the loaded files.
  2. Once the scan is completed, the tool will offer preview to read SQL Database files.
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Read MDF Files

View Database Components Easily

  1. The software will now allow you to preview of all database objects.
  2. Read all data, such as SQL tables, stored procedure, views, triggers, rules and functions in software panel.
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Having Troubles With MDF Files?
Download the Smart MDF Viewer Tool
  • Encountered SQL MDF File corruption?
  • Looking for ways to access data from in accessible database files?

This advanced utility allows you to Open, Read, and View the database files after recovering them from a damaged state.

With the smart built-in features of the solution, it becomes much efficient for the users to inspect for corruption or other damages in the database. Furthermore, with the pro version of MDF File Opener, users can not only recover the corrupted MDF files, but also export them to the desired database.

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FEATURE COMPARISON

Let's Choose What's Best For You

Features
Add & Scan MDF File
Read Corrupt MDF File Information
Save Scanned MDF File
Preview MDF File Data
View MDF File Without SQL Server
Auto Detection of SQL Server Version
Advance Scanning Option
Recover & Export MDF File Data
Recover Data from MDF File
Recover Password from SQL Database
Recover BAK of SQL Database
Export Decrypted SQL Database
Analyze BAK and LDF File
Preview Decrypted SQL Database
Export Corrupted .bak and .ldf File
COMMONLY ASKED QUERIES
FAQs ABOUT ADVANCED MDF FILE VIEWER TOOL
The tool allows you to recover any damaged or corrupted data from MDF File. However, you can only preview the recovered data with MDF Viewer Tool. To export and save the recovered data, you can try the SQL MDF Recovery Tool.
After an MDF file is loaded in the software, it runs a scan to detect any damage or corruption. Next, when the scan is completed, the tool will offer a preview of all the recovered database objects.
Yes, .mdf viewer is able to process corrupted or suspected .mdf files of SQL Server Database.
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CLIENTS REVIEW
What Our Users Think?

Trusted Customer Reviews on SQL MDF Opener Tool

Client 1
Kathryn Murphy

Berlin

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My MDF files got corrupted, and they wouldn’t open in any way. I tried using SQL Server Management Studio, but that failed as well. With the help of this MDF Viewer Tool, it became much easier to open and read the files.

Client 2
John Smith

Spain

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With the help of this MDF File Opener Tool, it was easier for me to open and access the MDF files. The tool helped with analyzing them without requiring the installation of SQL Server. The tool also helped with scanning the MDF files for any possible corruption, allowing me to be prepared for any issues in the MDF file.