File extension SQL
| File type | Structured Query Language Data SQL Format |
| Developer | N/A |
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What is a SQL file?
File with an .SQL extension contains Structured Query Language code in form of text. In such files, commands utilised by a program supporting relational SQL database can be stored (For instance: Microsoft Access, MySQL or FileMaker in form of script for purpose of modifying and downloading a given database).
Instructions that an SQL file may contain are utilised to operate and modify a database. It may include commands creating charts, inserting data blocks, updating them or deleting. Storing and editing files can be achieved via regular text editor, however, usually it is performer in a software environment operating on a given database, with an adequate interface.
Program(s) that can open the .SQL file
Windows
Mac OS
How to open SQL files
If you cannot open the SQL file on your computer - there may be several reasons. The first and most important reason (the most common) is the lack of a suitable software that supports SQL among those that are installed on your device.
A very simple way to solve this problem is to find and download the appropriate application. The first part of the task has already been done – the software supporting the SQL file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the SQL format files
The inability to open and operate the SQL file does not necessarily mean that you do not have an appropriate software installed on your computer. There may be other problems that also block our ability to operate the Structured Query Language Data SQL Format file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a SQL file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the SQL file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the SQL from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the SQL format
- The SQL file which is being opened is infected with an undesirable malware.
- The computer does not have enough hardware resources to cope with the opening of the SQL file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a SQL file are out of date.
If you are sure that all of these reasons do not exist in your case (or have already been eliminated), the SQL file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the SQL file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the SQL file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
Similar extensions
| .abs | Absolute Database Single-file Database Format |
| .accdb | Microsoft Access 2007/2010 Database Format |
| .accdc | Microsoft Access 2007/2010 Digitally Signed Database Format |
| .accde | Microsoft Access 2007/2010 Compiled Execute Only Format |
| .accdr | Microsoft Access 2007/2010 Runtime Mode Database Format |
| .accdt | Microsoft Access 2007/2010 Database Template Format |
| .accdw | Microsoft Access Link Format |
| .accft | Microsoft Access Template Format |
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How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.SQL) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected SQL file. From the drop-down menu select "Choose default program", then click "Browse" and find the desired program. The whole operation must be confirmed by clicking OK. The second and more difficult to do is associate the SQL file extension to the corresponding software in the Windows Registry.
Is there one way to open unknown files?
Many files contain only simple text data. It is possible that while opening unknown files (e.g. SQL) with a simple text editor like Windows Notepad will allow us to see some of the data encoded in the file. This method allows you to preview the contents of many files, but probably not in such a structure as a program dedicated to support them.