.MDF File Extension
- Developer by: Microsoft
- Category: Database Files
What are .MDF files and how to open them?
Can't open .MDF file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .MDF file.What is a .MDF file extension?
.MDF file extension is created by Microsoft. .MDF has been classified as Database Files.
.MDF is SQL Server Database File
Primary database file format used by Microsoft SQL Server, an enterprise-level database program; used for database files installed with SQL Server and related add-ons; custom MDF files may also be created by the user.
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File Type 2 Media Disc Image File
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.
MDF files may also be accompanied by .MDS files, which contain metadata about the MDF files. they include information, such as where the disc layers begin and end and copyright information.
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File Type 3 Measurement Data Format File
Standard file format used by the automotive industry for storing measurement data; contains raw measurement data from a measurement and the metadata necessary to interpret the raw data.
NOTE: The Vector MDF Validator is used for validating MDF files.
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File Type 4 Translation Memory Data Find File
Supporting file for a translation memory used by Trados translation software; enables fast look up of data within the translation memory.
A translation memory (TM) includes five file types including MDF, .TMW, .IIX, .MTF, and .MWF files.