LDF File
What are LDF files and how to open them
Are you having problems opening a LDF file or just wondering what they contain? We explain what these files are used for and show you software that we know can open or otherwise handle your files.
What is a LDF file?
LDF files have multiple uses, and Microsoft SQL Server Log is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.
Microsoft SQL Server Log
The .ldf file extension is most commonly used by Microsoft SQL servers. The LDF files contain a server log file that records a list of server events. These files are automatically created and updated by the associated server application.
How to open LDF files
Important: Different programs may use files with the LDF file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your LDF file is, you may need to try a few different programs.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested ten different LDF openers which you will find listed below.
Last updated: November 14, 2022
More file formats using the LDF extension
Through our research of LDF files, we know that the following formats exist. However, we have not yet analyzed them in detail.
- Footprint/IBM Works Data Filer Form
- Lattice Diamond Project
- LuraDocument Format Bitmap
- Lynx Disk Format
- ProWORX NxT Logic Data File
Various apps that use files with this extension
These apps are known to open certain types of LDF files. Remember, different programs may use LDF files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.
![]() | IrfanView | User submitted |
![]() | Lincoln DesignIt | User submitted |
![]() | Softerra LDAP Administrator | User submitted |
![]() | Lunascape4 Lite | User submitted |
![]() | Log-ic | User submitted |
![]() | KTDE LDFC Font Viewer | User submitted |
![]() | ASDRAW | User submitted |
![]() | Vector LIN Network Viewer | User submitted |
![]() | WinEdt | User submitted |
![]() | LDFC Font Viewer | User submitted |
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