No SQL Server Required
Open and explore SQL Server backup files without installing or connecting to SQL Server.
PROFESSIONAL SQL SERVER BACKUP EXPLORERYour SQL Server
Your SQL Server
backups.
Unlocked.
Browse data and SQL objects. Export a single table to any supported database or a CSV file. All without a SQL Server instance.
Free Windows download coming soon.
No SQL Server required Six export destinations
BACKUP TO INSIGHT01 / EXPLORE
INTERACTIVE WORKFLOW ILLUSTRATIONSample data
dbo.CustomersTable data
| CustomerID | CompanyName | City | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1001 | Northwind Studio | Adelaide | Active |
| 1002 | Cedar & Co. | Melbourne | Active |
| 1003 | Harbour Design | Sydney | Active |
| 1004 | Juniper Works | Perth | Active |
Select a table to explore the sample workflow.
No serverExplore directly
Media setsOne exploration view
Multi-DBExport beyond SQL Server
ONE BACKUP. MULTIPLE DESTINATIONS.
SQL ServerMySQLPostgreSQLMariaDBSQLiteOracle
BUILT FOR THE BACKUP IN FRONT OF YOU
Less setup. More access.
Go from backup files to the records and database objects you need, in one desktop application.
Backup Media Sets
Explore striped backups across multiple files, plus supported multi-set backup configurations, in one desktop interface.
Compression Support
Work directly with supported compressed SQL Server backups.
Encrypted Backups
Access supported encrypted backups using the required keys or certificates.
Browse Table Data
Explore tables, inspect records and examine backed-up data.
Explore SQL Objects
Browse tables, views, stored procedures and other supported database objects.
Multi-Database Export
Export to SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, SQLite and Oracle.
Export Any Data or Object
Export a single table to any supported database or a CSV file. Export supported SQL objects to SQL Server.
FREE TO START. PRO WHEN YOU NEED IT.
Simple pricing. Yours to keep.
Start with the Free edition, or choose a perpetual Pro licence with a one-time payment.
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US$0
Free edition
Download the Free edition of MSBackupExplorer for Windows to get started.
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One purchase. Lasting access.
US$99.99USD(+ tax if applicable)
One-time purchase
- Perpetual licence
- Activate on two computers
- No recurring subscription
Purchases will be handled by Lemon Squeezy.
CROSS-DATABASE EXPORT
One backup. Multiple destinations.
From SQL Server backups to the database you need. Export a single table to any supported database or a CSV file, with supported key relationships for database exports.
SQL .bak
Explore
Export
YOUR DESTINATION
SQL Server
Recover to SQL Server. Export table data and supported database objects.
- Tables and records
- Primary and foreign keys
- Supported SQL objects
No intermediate SQL Server restore required. Export compatibility varies by object and destination.
POWERFUL DATABASE EXPORT
Recover to SQL Server. Export beyond it.
SQL Server export supports a broader set of database objects. Cross-database export focuses on the structure and data you can take with you.
| Capability | SQL Server | Other databases |
|---|---|---|
| Tables and records | ||
| Primary keys | ||
| Foreign keys | ||
| Stored procedures | ||
| Functions | ||
| Views | ||
| Triggers | ||
| Synonyms |
ADVANCED BACKUP SUPPORT
Complex backups. Simple exploration.
Open striped SQL Server backups spread across multiple files and explore supported backup media sets through one intuitive desktop interface.
Compressed backups Encrypted backups
Encrypted backups require the matching cryptographic material. Supported configurations vary by backup format.
Backup_01.bak
Backup_02.bak
Backup_03.bak
SQL Server Backup Media SetUnified backup exploration
Tables · Objects · Data
Concept illustration of a striped media set.
CORRUPTED BACKUP RECOVERY
A damaged backup may still hold recoverable data.
MSBackupExplorer can analyse corrupted SQL Server backups and attempt to recover readable data. When the database catalogue is damaged, a working backup of the same database can serve as a reference to help interpret the remaining data.
Assess the damage
Analyse a corrupted backup to identify readable structures and data that may still be accessible.
Work around catalogue corruption
Use a working backup of the same database as a catalogue reference when the damaged backup can no longer describe its own tables and structures.
Recover what can be read
Attempt to recover accessible table data from the damaged backup using the available database information.
Recovery depends on the extent of the corruption and the compatibility of the reference backup. Some data may be unrecoverable.
A FEW PRACTICAL ANSWERS
Before you open your backup.
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Do I need a SQL Server instance?+
No. Backup exploration runs in the desktop application without an intermediate SQL Server restore. Connecting to a destination database is a separate step when exporting directly to a server.
Can I explore encrypted or compressed backups?+
Supported backup formats can be explored directly. Encrypted backups require the matching keys or certificates and any associated password. Compatibility depends on the backup format and encryption configuration.
Are all SQL objects exported to every database?+
Export support varies by destination. SQL Server supports a broader set of SQL objects; cross-database export focuses on tables, records, primary keys and foreign keys. SQL Server-specific code may need adaptation for another platform.
What about backups spread across several files?+
Yes. MSBackupExplorer supports striped backups spread across multiple files. Include all required backup files when opening the media set. Other supported media-set configurations can also be explored.
MSBACKUPEXPLORER FOR WINDOWSYour next step starts
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