What is a SQL file?
SQL is an acronym for Structured Query Language. The SQL language is a database computer declarative language. The language was designed for the management of data in relational database management systems and has become one of the most widely-used database languages in existence.
Files that contain the .sql file extension hold database-related files that have been written in the SQL language. An SQL file contains the code that is used to modify the contents of an associated database, such as the statements that are needed to create or modify the structure of the database.
SQL files may also contain database updates, deletions and other information about the SQL database operations.
Software that will open or convert SQL files
 | Notepad++ |  | Download Now |
| Microsoft SQL Server | | Download Now |
| Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio Express | | Download Now |
| Paradox | | Download Now |
| Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio | | Download Now |
Explanation
 | Program has been verified by File.org to open SQL files. |
| Every day, thousands of users submit information to us about which programs they use to open certain types of files. Our users primarily use the above programs to open SQL files. |
Try a universal file viewer
In addition to the products listed above, I would suggest that you try a universal file viewer like Free File Viewer. It can open almost 100 different types of files - and very likely yours too » Free Download.
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