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Written By Mithilesh Tata
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Updated on November 12th, 2022
What is frm file & How to Open in MySQL
Do you want to open FRM file? Are you aware of FRM files? No,then read below to learn something new about FRM files.
FRM files are the form files used as MySQL Database format files. When a new table is created in MySQL, then the FRM file comes into existence. These form files are used for defining the fields in the table. It is also used to represent the formatting information about the structure of the table.
FRM files are stored in the same folder in which the database of this FRM file table is saved. FRM files are binary files. There arenumerous software which uses this type of file extension and hence can be used to open FRM file. Some of them are Microsoft Visual Basic, MySQL, iBlaze, Photoframe, Corel WorldPerfect, Corel Painter and MYOB. Among them, Photoframe uses .frm file for the picture image file and Corel Painter for frame stack files while the rest are used for form files.
How to open FRM file?
To open FRM file, we just need to double-click and let the software associated with it open it. Here the default software normally used is MySQL Database. MySQL Database is free to download and it supports multiple platforms. If there is no MySQL software available at the moment, then you can download any third-party software which supports .frm file to view it.
Another method is to use Aryson MySQL Database Repair Software. This is a professional software used for repairing any type of MySQL Database errors. It repairs and restore data from MySQL database .frm, .idb, .myd and .myi files. Hence the FRM files can be recovered from it and data can be extracted. It also recovers objects like table, data types, etc.
Step by Step Guides to Open .frm file
- Install MySQL Repair Tool
- Click on the Browse button to Open MySQL Database .frm file.
- Now, after scanning, explore the selected FRM file with details.
- Click on Save MySQL Data and choose the saving mode and click on the OK button.
- Now save recovered .frm file as a new script or Save in Database.
Some of other software features are as follows:
- Repair and recover maximum possible data from MySQL database facing corruption.
- Can recover data from both InnoDB and MyISAM tables of MySQL database.
- Can easily restore database objects like tables, keys, table properties, data types, views, triggers, etc.
- Loaded with smart preview feature to view MySQL Database.
- Auto-generates Log file at your mentioned location in your system.
- Easy to use Graphical user interface.
- Support all major versions of MySQL.
- Runs smoothly on all versions of MS Windows OS versions.
- Repair MySQL Database of all versions of MySQL.
- Extract data from corrupted MySQL DB and save as new script.
Conclusion
There are various types of MySQL Database files like .frm, .myd, .myi, .ibdata, .idb, etc. To open these files, either MySQL Database software is required or some other viewer. To open FRM file, use of Aryson MySQL Database Repair software can be a good choice.
About The Author:
Mithilesh Tata is dedicated to making the lives of his customers as simple as possible. He enjoys learning about new applications and utilities that can help people protect their data. Mithilesh also has a strong grasp on email migration & data recovery. He enjoys validating every component of the software, technical materials, and anything else that has to do with his working life.
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