File Extension Database

Open SDR File

SDR files have two different applications, namely the following:

Dell Support File

The SDR file, in this application, is a file called dell.sdr and located on Dell computers in the C:\ directory.

The SDR file contains system information and is used for Dell technical support purposes.

The SDR file should not be edited or deleted manually or any request for assistance from Dell may not work properly.

The presence of the SDR file means that the computer is using a version of Windows installed by Dell, therefore when formatting and installing a new operating system, either Windows or Linux, this file will be lost.

SmartDraw Drawing

For SmartDraw, an SDR file is nothing more than a drawing created with that program.

SmartDraw is a program used to create professional diagrams.

The SDR file stores one of 70 different types of drawings, such as a flow chart, project plan, calendar, flow chart, mind map, or floor plan.

Such an SDR file is used in business environments to create professional-quality visuals.

For additional information, the SmartDraw software can import Microsoft Visio drawings, or VSD files, and can export SDR files directly to open Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project files.

Software to open SDR files

Due to the great difference between the formats covered by the VSD extension, you should first make sure of the file type, and then try to open it using one of the following software packages:

SmartDraw

How Can I Open SDR File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open SDR file is to find a SDR file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a SDR file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open SDR file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as SDR file opener then try to search online for "SDR viewer", "application to open SDR file" or "open SDR file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open SDR file

How Can I Open SDR File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a SDR file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a SDR file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with SDR file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as SDR file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open SDR file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open SDR file then try to search for "SDR viewer", "application to open SDR file" or "read SDR file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read SDR file

How Can I Open SDR File on Android

If you downloaded a SDR file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded SDR file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "SDR".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "SDR viewer", "SDR file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open SDR File on iPhone or iPad

To open SDR File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the SDR file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "SDR". This way you can find apps which can open SDR files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "SDR viewer" or "SDR file" online in your favorite search engine.

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