SoftakenSQL Recovery Software

A comprehensive solution to recover important data from SQL database files. This program completely restores the SQL database from corrupt Primary SQL Server data file (.mdf) that stores the main database. and Secondary SQL Server data file (.ndf) used when the database spans multiple files. files.

Repair damaged SQL Server databases on Windows — preview recovered objects, then export to SQL Server or scripts.

  • MDF + NDF
  • Dual recovery modes
  • Preview before save
  • Windows only

Key Features at One Glance

  • Repair corrupt, damaged, or inaccessible SQL Server database files
  • MDF recovery in Standard and Advanced modes for different corruption levels
  • Restore tables, triggers, stored procedures, and related database objects
  • Repair primary MDF and secondary NDF files together when needed
  • Preview recovered data before you save or export
  • Save recovered databases as SQL scripts or into a live SQL Server
  • Recover deleted records from SQL Server database files
  • Non-destructive repair — your original MDF/NDF stays unchanged
  • Supports SQL Server 2019, 2017, 2016, 2014, 2012, 2008, 2005, and 2000
  • Selective recovery after preview — schema only or schema plus data
  • Smart export to match how you need data and schema restored
  • Free demo to repair, recover, and preview before you buy
  • Supported on Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, and 7
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100% Safe & Verified Download Official Softaken Windows installer. Recovery runs locally — your MDF and NDF files stay on your PC.

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100% Offline & Secure: SQL recovery runs locally. Your database files are not uploaded or shared.

Quick Facts

Input
MDF · NDF
SQL Server
2000 – 2019
Output
Server · SQL script
Platform
Windows

Software interface

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Reasons to opt for Softaken SQL Database Recovery Software

To repair the Corrupt SQL database

SQL is a database management system used to store & retrieve data by other applications & Microsoft. It works with three file types to store & manage its data like Primary Files (MDF), Secondary Files (NDF), and Log files (LDF). Apart from this, these days, sudden corruption issues in SQL databases can be noticed. The reasons can be many behind this corruption. By using Softaken MDF Recovery Software, one can restore SQL database data from multiple MDF files with ease.

To fix SQL database in suspect mode

Many times, you connect with an SQL server and find the database is marked as SUSPECT. Thus, users can’t connect to the database to read and write data. A lot of reasons can be there for it such as system issues, transaction log files missing, SQL Server crash, database files being inaccessible, etc. Softaken SQL Server database recovery software allows users to recover the database marked SUSPECT.

To transfer database from one SQL Server to another one

It is hard for users to manually transfer SQL databases from one server to another. Doing this manually can give rise to data loss and chances of corruption. But you can safely move the database from one SQL server to another SQL data by using SQL Recovery Software. It has an advanced feature to migrate the SQL Server database from one server to another. Also, it comes with different options to restore the database either through Windows Authentication or Server authentication.

Features & Benefits of Softaken SQL Recovery Software

Main features of this automated tool to recover SQL Server database files. Platform: Windows only.

Repair & recover SQL Server database files

The SQL Database Repair Tool is programmed to recover data successfully from MDF and NDF files of MS SQL Server. It can repair all data items without any loss. It flawlessly recovers SQL database files of all SQL Server versions. The software recovers data from corrupt as well as damaged MDF & NDF files of SQL Server.

Benefit: Restore MDF/NDF data without overwriting the source files.

Dual SQL File Recovery Mode

This advanced software comes up with two recovery modes for SQL Server databases. These recovery modes are Standard and advanced & are helpful to deal with multiple levels of corruption. Standard mode permits resolving minor corruption issues & advanced mode recovers corrupt MS SQL database files which standard mode fails to recover.

Benefit: Match the mode to how badly the file is damaged.

Smart Preview Feature

This software is equipped with an advanced preview feature. The preview feature of SQL Server Repair Tool permits users to see the scanned data and allows users to select the files that they want to save in their actual format. You can check the preview of data on the right side of the page.

Benefit: Review objects before you export or restore.

Support all SQL Server compressions

This amazing solution well supports all compressions of SQL database tables. This utility supports ROW-level compression, page-level compression, and Unicode compression to recover all the data in its original format. Also, this program is highly supported with all versions of Windows OS.

Benefit: Compressed tables are handled in the recovery workflow.

Recover SQL Database Objects

The software offers an option for selecting objects from the database files from the tree structure. It also restores every SQL database object like views, tables, triggers, stored procedures, rules, keys, and indices. These objects are selected by default. However, users can remove them if they wish.

Benefit: Pick exactly which objects go into the restore.

Two SQL Server database restore options

Using this SQL Recovery Software, one can save the recovered data into a new SQL Server database file by entering the server and database information. It has two different SQL server database restore options consisting of Windows Authentication & Server Authentication.

Benefit: Restore with the auth method your environment uses.

Support for all SQL Servers

This SQL Database Recovery Tool supports MDF & NDF database files created by all major versions of MS SQL Server such as SQL Server 2000, 2005, 2008, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2019, and any higher or a lower version without any trouble.

Benefit: Legacy and current SQL Server MDF/NDF files on one tool.

Save recovered data as SQL scripts

This wizard also permits you to save the recovered data items in SQL scripts at any location of user choice. This utility supports the creation of SQL objects that are supported by both newer and older versions of the SQL Server database.

Benefit: Script export when direct server restore is not an option.

Tool FAQs

1. How can I fix a corrupt SQL database?

Here’s the usual path:

  1. Start Softaken MDF File Recovery Software.
  2. Browse the SQL database (.mdf) file.
  3. Pick the recovery mode for the corruption level.
  4. Select the folders you want to restore and click Save.
  5. Choose SQL Server or a SQL script as the export target.
  6. Click OK to start restoring.
  7. Wait for the completion message.
2. Is there any limit imposed on file size?

No practical cap is built into the tool — it is designed to work with large MDF and NDF files as long as your PC has enough memory and disk space for the scan and export.

3. What are the versions of the MS SQL database supported by this utility?

SQL Server 2000 through 2019 is covered, including 2005, 2008, 2012, 2014, 2016, and 2017. Other MDF/NDF versions in that family are generally supported as well.

4. What objects will the tool recover from the SQL database?

Expect tables, views, defaults, programmability objects, triggers, and the other core pieces you rely on in a SQL Server database.

5. Will this utility show database files preview before saving them?

Yes — you can preview recovered content first. Saving to SQL Server or a script file needs the full license after you are happy with what you see.

6. Does this program cause any modification in the database files?

No. Your original MDF and NDF stay as they are. Recovery reads them and writes restored data to a new server location or script — it does not rewrite the source file in place.

Software Specifications

100% offline & secure: SQL recovery runs locally on your Windows PC. MDF and NDF files are not uploaded or shared.

Free demo: Repair, recover, and preview database objects before you buy. Full license unlocks save to SQL Server or SQL scripts.

Windows only: Desktop installer for Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, and 7.

Supported

Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7

Input

MDF · NDF

SQL Server

2000 – 2019

Demo

Preview before save

Platform specifications

System requirements and installer packages for Softaken SQL Recovery Software on each supported OS.

Windows

Desktop installer

Operating System
Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7 & Other (32-bit & 64-bit) supported
Package
.exe installer (code-signed)
Processor
Intel, AMD, or compatible 64-bit/32-bit processor
RAM
512 MB Minimum
Disk Space
100 MB free for installation
Display
1024×768 or higher

Key Specifications

SpecificationDetails
Software NameSoftaken SQL Recovery Software
VersionLatest Version
File FormatsMDF and NDF (MS SQL Server database files)
OutputLive SQL Server · SQL script files
SQL Server Editions2019 / 2017 / 2016 / 2014 / 2012 / 2008 / 2005 / 2000
DependenciesStandalone — no SQL Server installation required to run recovery
OS SupportedWindows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7 (64-bit & 32-bit) supported
PlatformWindows only
ProcessorIntel, AMD, or compatible 64-bit/32-bit processor
MemoryMinimum 512 MB
Hard Disk100 MB free space for software installation
DeliveryElectronic via email · within minutes
DemoFree demo — repair, preview, and test recovery; full license for save/export
Language / SupportEnglish · Emails, Chat & Skype

Product Details

Version
Latest
License
Free demo / Full
Support
Emails, Chat & Skype · [email protected]

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Free demo vs. full version

Use the free demo to repair MDF/NDF files, run Standard or Advanced recovery, and preview tables, views, triggers, and stored procedures. The full license unlocks save to SQL Server or SQL scripts (from $99.95).

FeatureFree demoFull version
Repair corrupt or damaged MDF and NDF filesAvailableAvailable
Standard and Advanced recovery modesAvailableAvailable
Preview database objects before exportAvailableAvailable
Recover deleted recordsAvailableAvailable
SQL Server 2000 through 2019AvailableAvailable
Save to SQL Server or SQL scriptPreview onlyAvailable
Supported on Windows 11 / 10 / 8 / 7AvailableAvailable
LicenseFREE demoFull unlock
Softaken Reviews

What Our Users Say

Feedback from DBAs and admins who repaired SQL Server databases with Softaken.

Marcus HillCustomer feedback

United States

A suspect database stopped our nightly jobs.

A suspect database stopped our nightly jobs. We ran the demo on the MDF, previewed tables and procedures in the tree, then saved to a new server after licensing — original files untouched.

Priya DesaiCustomer feedback

India

Standard mode fixed minor corruption; Advanced mode pulled data from …

Standard mode fixed minor corruption; Advanced mode pulled data from a badly damaged NDF when nothing else would open. Preview before save saved us from exporting the wrong objects.

Henrik LarsenCustomer feedback

Denmark

Recovered deleted rows we thought were gone and exported as SQL scrip…

Recovered deleted rows we thought were gone and exported as SQL scripts for our staging environment. Ran fine on Windows 11 without SQL Server installed on the repair machine.

Carlos MendezCustomer feedback

Mexico

Migration between two SQL instances was smoother once we repaired the MDF here first.

Migration between two SQL instances was smoother once we repaired the MDF here first. Dual recovery modes and selective object export matched what our DBA team needed.

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Repair Corrupt SQL Server MDF & NDF Files

Download the free demo, preview recovered database objects, then unlock save to SQL Server or SQL scripts with a full license — offline on Windows.

  • Windows
  • MDF · NDF
  • SQL Server 2000 – 2019
  • Free demo available
Free Download — WindowsBuy Now

Free demo to scan and preview recoverable SQL database objects from MDF and NDF. Full license unlocks save and export. Windows only.