LDF File

What are LDF files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a LDF file or are you simply curious about its contents? We're here to explain the properties of these files and provide you with software that can open or handle your LDF 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

All known file formats using extension .LDF

While Microsoft SQL Server Log is a popular type of LDF-file, we know of 6 different uses of the .LDF file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

Footprint/IBM Works Data Filer Form

We know that one LDF format is Footprint/IBM Works Data Filer Form. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Lattice Diamond Project

We know that one LDF format is Lattice Diamond Project. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

LuraDocument Format Bitmap

We know that one LDF format is LuraDocument Format Bitmap. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Lynx Disk Format

We know that one LDF format is Lynx Disk Format. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

ProWORX NxT Logic Data File

We know that one LDF format is ProWORX NxT Logic Data File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

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.

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