What is the SQL File Extension?

Researcher:   |   Amended: November 26, 2018

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SQL File Summary

There is one file type associated with the SQL File Extension, the Structured Query Language Data File format. According to our database, seven distinct software programs (conventionally, Microsoft Notepad developed by Microsoft Corporation) will enable you to view these files. The SQL File Extension are listed predominantly as Database Files.

File Extension SQL is supported by Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. These types of files can be found on both desktop and mobile devices. The SQL File Extension carries a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning that these files are scarcely found in most user's file stores.

To learn more about SQL files and their associated software applications, please see the information below. Plus, we provide a basic troubleshooting guide to solve problems with opening SQL files.

Low
File Type Popularity
327
Rank

/ 11690

Active

Relevance

26

November

2018

Amended

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Types of SQL Files


Leading SQL Type

.SQL
File Ext:.sql
Type:Structured Query Language Data File

SQL is a file written by Structured Query Language (SQL). It contains commands and statements for creating or modifying database structures. It can be read by SQL-compatible database program and can be edited by any text editor.

Developer: Various Developers
Class:Database Files
Subkey: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.sql

Software Programs That Open The Structured Query Language Data File:


Microsoft Notepad by Microsoft Corporation

Windows
Mac
Linux

MacroMates TextMate by MacroMates

Mac

Apple TextEdit by Apple

Mac

MySQL by Oracle Corporation

Windows
Mac
Linux
Solaris

Richardson RazorSQL by Richardson Software

Windows
Mac
Linux
Solaris

Altova DatabaseSpy by Altova

Windows

MalcolmHardie Solutions SQLEditor by MalcolmHardie Solutions Limited

Mac

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SQL Requests


OS Rank

Windows (97.14%)
Macintosh (2.06%)
Linux (0.73%)
Chrome (0.05%)
Other (0.01%)

Operating System Rank

Windows (82.33%)
Android (11.56%)
iOS (3.43%)
Macintosh (1.71%)
Linux (0.60%)


Troubleshooting Problems Opening SQL Files


Frequent SQL Opening Issues

Microsoft Notepad Not Present

You encounter an error message such as "%%os%% Can't Open SQL Files" when trying to open your SQL. Customarily, this means that Microsoft Notepad is not installed on %%os%%. The typical path of opening your SQL with a double-click won't work because %%os%% cannot make the program connection.


Tip: If you have another software that you know opens SQL files, you can select it by hitting the "Show Apps" button.


Microsoft Notepad is Out-of-Date

Your Structured Query Language Data File file is incompatible with Microsoft Notepad because you might have the wrong version installed. Installing the latest version of Microsoft Notepad from Microsoft Corporation is recommended. Your Structured Query Language Data File file was probably created by a newer release of Microsoft Notepad than what's currently installed your computer.


Tip: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the SQL file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.


Regardless, most of the SQL file opening problems relate to not having the right version of Microsoft Notepad installed.


Other SQL File Opening Causes

Even with the correct version of Microsoft Notepad installed, you can still experience difficulties opening SQLs. If you are continuing to have errors with loading SQL files, other external issues might be to blame. Issues that aren't software-related:

  • Windows Registry SQL file paths that are incorrect
  • Corruption of the SQL file description inside the Registry
  • Corrupt install of Microsoft Notepad or other SQL-related program
  • The SQL itself is corrupted
  • Malware-tainted SQL file can't be opened
  • Hardware associated with SQL has outdated drivers
  • Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the Structured Query Language Data File file

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