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How to Open the SQL .BAK Files in Excel
Change the file extension to xls and open in Excel
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Updated onAugust 12, 2024
updated onAugust 12, 2024
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If you want to open the SQL .BAK file in Excel, you must know it is not a standard process as these files are database backup files by SQL Server.
In this guide, we will walk you through two easiest methods to open it in Excel, thereby making it easy to access and work with as and when required.
Is technical knowledge needed to open BAK files in Excel?
Yes, you need some understanding of SQL servers and related things to open BAK files, as these files are database files created by database management systems.
How do I open an SQL BAK file in Excel?
Before proceeding with manual methods to open this file type from the SQL server, go through the following preliminary checks:
1. Convert the SQL BAK file to Excel format
2. Use the SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
First, we will restore the BAK file in SSMS; for that, follow these steps:
Now that the file is saved; follow the below-mentioned steps to export it to Excel:
Speaking of data, data loss is a common problem; it can occur due to simple overwrite, file corruption, or virus infections. If you want to learnhow to recover it in an SQL server, read this guide.
How do I view a BAK file without SQL Server?
To open a BAK file without SQL Server, you can locate the file manually & change its extension or restore and export it to Excel using SSMS using the abovementioned steps.
Apart from the SQL server,Outlook also deals in BAK files. Read this guide to learn more about it and how to open it.
If you often use the TBL file to analyze, transform, and present your data, you canopen the TBL filewith this guide.
When working with backup files, you will likely encounter BCK files, and our guide on how toopen BCK fileswill help you learn everything you need to know about them. You can also learn how toconvert and open Numbers files.
Remember to always save the file to a different location before making any changes or proceeding with the steps to avoid data corruption and future hassle.
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Srishti Sisodia
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Srishti Sisodia is an electronics engineer and writer with a passion for technology. She has extensive experience exploring the latest technological advancements and sharing her insights through informative blogs.
Her diverse interests bring a unique perspective to her work, and she approaches everything with commitment, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn. That’s why she’s part of Windows Report’s Reviewers team, always willing to share the real-life experience with any software or hardware product. She’s also specialized in Azure, cloud computing, and AI.
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Srishti Sisodia
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She is an electronics engineer and writer with a passion for technology. Srishti is specialized in Azure, cloud computing, and AI.
