The best solution to recover all corrupt backup files of SQL Server. It is a tested program to extract Primary SQL Server database data file. & Secondary SQL Server data file for extra filegroups. files from corrupt SQL Server backup file created by BACKUP DATABASE. files of SQL database.
Repair damaged SQL backups on Windows — preview recoverable data before you export.
Key Features at One Glance
100% Safe & Verified Recovery runs locally on your Windows PC — backup files stay on your machine.
100% Offline & Secure: SQL backup recovery runs locally. Your .bak files are not uploaded or shared.
Only a few easy steps you have to go through with this automated solution. Follow the steps on the left. Use the arrows to switch screenshots — click a screenshot to enlarge.
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Sometimes due to virus entry, the backup files (.bak) of the SQL Server get corrupted. Using a manual approach, in this case, can put your SQL database server at risk. In such cases, you can use this SQL Backup Repair Tool which fixes corruption issues of the BAK file of SQL Server. This program is effortless to execute without the need for external technical assistance.
Individuals can’t access SQL databases and due to fear of data loss, they try manual tricks. In such a situation, one can use this software as it would prove to be a great solution when you don’t know about manual commands. This error may be due to .bak file corruption. You can quickly repair the BAK file of the SQL Server and restore the data using the Softaken SQL Backup Recovery Tool.
Many users face a situation where even after deleting data from the BAK file, the size of the BAK file remains the same. So, either you are not deleting the files correctly or the file has become corrupt. If your .bak files are corrupt then you need to repair them. For this, use Softaken SQL BAK File Recovery Tool which repair SQL backup file & this will reduce your file size after deleting data from it.
Check out the features of the software in detail to perform SQL backup recovery
This smart utility will help you to repair SQL backup files available on the SQL Server and restore them easily in MDF & NDF files. This utility supports recovering deleted SQL database objects from the .bak file. Users can easily restore the maximum possible data objects with this application.
Benefit: Pull MDF/NDF and objects back from damaged backups.
Using SQL Backup File Recovery Tool, you have two options to scan the file i.e. standard and advanced. If there are minor corruption issues, you can use the standard mode for scanning. However, in case of severely corrupted files, use Advanced scanning mode for deep scanning of the files.
Benefit: Standard for light damage, advanced for deep scans.
This program will support splitting .bak files of SQL Server. At the time of recovery, you need to choose the Split Backup file option. Once you proceed with other options, it will provide you with data in SQL-supported MDF or NDF file formats. Throughout the procedure, there is no risk of data alteration.
Benefit: Handle split backup sets in one workflow.
After repairing the corrupt BAK files, the software loads all the items related to the data & previews it. You can preview the entire data inside components like tables, stores, views, rules, triggers, keys, columns, functions, indexes, stored procedures, etc. before saving the data.
Benefit: Inspect tables and objects before export.
This excellent program allows the recovery of BAK files of all SQL Server versions. This means you are free to repair all types of SQL files created by MS SQL Server 2005, 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017, and SQL Server 2019. This utility works smoothly with the latest & older versions of SQL Server.
Benefit: Works across common SQL Server backup versions.
If you have a compressed BAK file that is corrupt, you can utilize this SQL Server Backup Recovery Tool which allows instant repairing of the file. This program will support compressed BAK files and restores all data from them if they are damaged or corrupted.
Benefit: Compressed backups included, not just plain .bak.
Without any restrictions, the software recovers any heavy BAK file of the SQL Server. It can effortlessly repair any size BAK file of corrupt & damaged nature. This software is fully tested with a 1.5TB file size and provided safe results without any data loss & modification.
Benefit: Large backups supported — tested to 1.5TB.
The free trial edition of Restore SQL Backup Software lets users easily recover SQL backup data and provide you with a preview. But to save the recovered data, users need to purchase the licensed version. It has no restrictions on its usage. It performs swift data recovery & saving it to the desired location.
Benefit: Demo preview before you buy a full license.
There is no chance of data harm & modification during the recovery process. This application is capable of restoring all data items from a damaged SQL backup file. From the corrupt & damaged BAK files, it properly restores all data items & saves them to the user-decided location.
Benefit: Non-destructive repair — your original .bak stays as-is.
With the mentioned steps, users can repair a corrupt/inaccessible SQL BAK file:
No — it is a Windows-only desktop app and supports popular Windows versions.
Yes. It is a verified solution to fix database files without altering the backup and keeps data items intact.
SQL Server has three different files: MDF, NDF, & LDF. Using this utility, you can successfully recover all three files from a corrupt SQL Server backup.
It depends on BAK size and how bad the corruption is — bigger or heavier damage simply takes longer.
Yes. It supports SQL Server 2019, 2017, 2016, 2012, 2008 R2, 2008, 2005, and related backup versions.
100% offline & secure: SQL backup recovery runs locally on your Windows PC. .bak files are not uploaded or shared.
Free demo: Preview recoverable SQL backup data before you buy. Full license unlocks export and save.
Windows only: Desktop installer for Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, and 7.
Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7
SQL .bak
Not required to run
Preview recoverable data
System requirements and installer packages for Softaken SQL Backup Recovery on each supported OS.
Desktop installer
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Software Name | Softaken SQL Backup Recovery Software |
| Version | Latest Version |
| File Formats | SQL Server .bak backup files |
| OS Supported | Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7 & Other (64-bit & 32-bit) supported |
| Platform | Windows only |
| Processor | Intel, AMD, or compatible 64-bit/32-bit processor |
| Memory | Minimum 512 MB |
| Hard Disk | 100 MB free space for software installation |
| Delivery | Electronic via email · within minutes |
| Demo | Free demo — preview recoverable SQL backup data |
| Language / Support | English · Emails, Chat & Skype |
Use the free demo to scan and preview recoverable SQL backup data. Full license from $99.95 unlocks export and save.
| Feature | Free demo | Full version |
|---|---|---|
| Scan corrupt SQL Server .bak files | Available | Available |
| Standard and advanced scanning modes | Available | Available |
| Preview backup data (tables, views, etc.) | Available | Available |
| Split and compressed BAK support | Available | Available |
| Extract MDF / NDF / LDF | Preview only | Available |
| Save / export recovered data | Preview only | Available |
| Supported on Windows 11 / 10 / 8 / 7 | Available | Available |
| Price | FREE | From $99.95 |
Feedback from DBAs and admins who restored SQL Server backups with Softaken.
United States
Our nightly .bak would not restore after a bad shutdown. This tool scanned the backup, showed tables and views in preview, and let us export MDF/NDF without touching the original file.
India
Standard mode handled a lightly corrupt backup; advanced mode got us through a severely damaged chain. The 1.5TB test claim felt believable on our large archive.
Sweden
Split backup option saved us when dealing with segmented BAK sets. Preview before save meant we knew the data was there before buying the license.
Mexico
Compressed BAK from SQL 2017 opened cleanly. Interface is straightforward enough that our junior DBA ran the recovery without a ticket to senior staff.
Run the free demo to preview recoverable SQL backup data, then move to a full license when you need to export — offline on Windows.
Free demo to scan and preview recoverable SQL backup data. Full license unlocks export and save. Windows only.
