All about SDA Files

The SDA file type is primarily associated with Endpoint Encryption.

SDA	File extension: SDA
	File type:	encrypted executable

What is an SDA file?

SDA files mostly belong to Endpoint Encryption by Broadcom. SDA filename extension is associated with documents used to store vector-based drawings created with vector graphics editors such as the StarDraw and Draw programs distributed as part of StarOffice and Open Office respectively. These SDA files contain flowcharts and technical diagrams such as workflow and network diagrams. SDA is also the filename extension of the software deployment archive (SDA) format that NetWeaver cloud-based software development environment uses to deliver enterprise applications built in programming languages such as Java EE. This SDA archive file contains the manifest (INF), JAR, and SAP's manifest file. The file is sub-divided into an inner and outer archive which are deployed to the mobile container of a Java EE engine and the mobile client respectively. Windows executables (EXE files) encrypted with Pretty Good Privacy file encryption software are stored in SDA files. Smart Diary personal information management software saves its contact database in an SDA file.

How can I open an SDA file?

You need a suitable software like Endpoint Encryption to open an SDA file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your SDA file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a SDA file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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How to convert an SDA file to JPG, PDF, HTML, DOC, ...

If you want to convert or edit an SDA file, you can use our free Online SDA File Converter (powered by Convert.Guru):

Just click the "Choose your .sda file to view" button on this page.
Your SDA file will then be displayed in the browser.
Now click on "Save as..." at the top of the page.
Then click the file format (e.g. PDF, JPG, DOCX, TXT, ...) you want.
Your file will be converted and downloaded.

Programs that open and convert SDA files:

Endpoint Encryption by Broadcom
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. SDA files are often referred to as Endpoint Encryption encodeds because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Creo (parts assembly) by PTC
Creo is a 2D/3D product design and surface modeling software featuring CAD, CAM, and CAE tools optimized for modeling automotive parts. Parts assemblies created with some versions of Creo are saved in SDA files. This file format is classified as CAD. Related links: OneSpace Designer
Draw (drawing) by Apache
Draw is a cross-platform vector graphics editor for drawing business process diagrams and flowcharts. It can create, import, and edit vector-based drawings saved in SDA format. This file format is classified as Vector Image.
FidoNet (distribution network archive description) by FidoNet
FidoNet is a computer software for exchanging electronic mail across the FidoNet computer network for bulletin board systems. The program's distribution network archive description is stored in an SDA file. This file format is classified as Data.
NetWeaver (software deployment archive) by SAP
NetWeaver is a cloud-based software stack for developing, provisioning, and managing mission-critical enterprise applications. SDA is the software deployment archive file format that NetWeaver uses to deliver enterprise applications built using programming languages such as Java EE. This file format is classified as Developer. Related links: Structure of an SDA File
Smart Diary (contacts database) by Programming Sunrise
Smart Diary is a personal information management software that provides tools for managing your contacts, tracking progress, storing sensitive information etc. The contacts database used by Smart Diary is saved an SDA file. This file format is classified as Database.
SoftCuisine (data archive) by MediaWeb
SoftCuisine is a discontinued cooking recipe management program that allows users to browse recipes, ingredients, shopping lists and meal plans. This program stores its data archives in SDA files. This file format is classified as Compressed.
SoftMax (data) by Molecular Devices
SoftMax is a microplate reader control and acquisition/analysis program. It may be used to import and analyze raw microplate data captured by any scientific instrument. SDA is the data file format for version 6 of this program. This file format is classified as Data.
StarDraw (drawing) by Oracle
StarDraw was a business process diagram creation software distributed as part of the discontinued StarOffice productivity software suite. This program used SDA files to store diagrams such as flowcharts. This file format is classified as Vector Image.

SDA file extension format:

Why is it important to know the file format? This is the only way to find out which program to use to open the file. Each file format has a unique extension and almost always a unique signature. For example, Microsoft Word documents have the extension .docx and the signature (usually the first 3 characters in this file) PK. If the file extension does not match the file format, double-clicking on the file will cause an error upon opening. If there are problems opening a file, you must first determine the file format used. Below you will find our evaluation of the SDA files:

SDA is not a common file extension and is used by different programs with different formats. However, the following two file formats are common:

25% of all SDA files start with the bytes 0B 42 69 6E 61 72 79 20 46 69 6C 65 01, which are crucial for this file format. The contents of these files cannot be read by a human; only a computer program can interpret the data. SDA files can be up to 370 KB in size, but are often around 38 KB - 150 KB. This file type is new and state-of-the-art. The following keywords are characteristic: Binary File, Document, ProtocolAndData, Name and BasicEndpoint. Files like these have the following tags: group.
7% of all SDA files internally use the Microsoft Compound File format, also known as Composite Document File format or OLE2 compound document format. This file format is used by previous Microsoft Office programs and other Windows programs and stores the data in complex containers and sections. Compound files begin always with signature bytes D0 CF 11 E0 A1 B1 1A E1 (ÐÏà¡±á). There is also a unique Windows component object identifier (CLSID) which is 2e8905a0-85bd-11d1-89d0-008029e4b0b1. If you open these files in a text editor, you will see only illegible characters. The file size is in the range of 30 KB to 89 KB.

All other SDA files (68%) have no uniform format, often e.g. Self-Dissolving compressed Archive and ZIP. These files sometimes refer to track or lang. Just click the "Choose your .sda file to view" button on this page to find out what your SDA file is.

Technical Data for SDA File Extension

File classification:

Encoded

Related files:

sda-download, fds, sda1, sdac, rec, cda, pda, jpg, exe, lnk, pdf, pgp, v2i, gho

Related links:

Pretty Good Privacy (PGP)

Mime type:

application/vnd.stardivision.draw, application/vnd.stardivision.calc

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: soffice.StarDrawDocument.5, FileType: OpenOffice.org 5.0 Drawing, AppName: OpenOffice.org 1.0.1

ProgramID: soffice.StarDrawDocument.5, FileType: StarOffice 5.0 Drawing, AppName: OpenOffice.org 1.1.0

ProgramID: soffice.StarDrawDocument.5
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\OpenOffice.org 1.9.74\program\soffice.exe -o %1

ProgramID: soffice.StarDrawDocument.5
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\OpenOffice.org1.1.3\program\soffice.exe -o %1

ProgramID: soffice.StarDrawDocument.5
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\OpenOffice.org1.0.2\program\soffice.exe -o %1

ProgramID: soffice.StarDrawDocument.5
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\OpenOffice.org 1.9.95\program\soffice.exe -o %1

ProgramID: soffice.StarDrawDocument.5
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\OpenOffice.org 1.9.104\program\soffice.exe -o %1

ProgramID: soffice.StarDrawDocument.5
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\OpenOffice.org 1.9.100\program\soffice.exe -o %1

ProgramID: soffice.StarDrawDocument.5
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\OpenOffice.org 1.9.79\program\soffice.exe -o %1

ProgramID: soffice.StarDrawDocument.5
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\OpenOffice.org 1.9.125\program\soffice.exe -o %1

ProgramID: soffice.StarDrawDocument.5
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\OpenOffice.org 2.0\program\soffice.exe -o %1

ProgramID: soffice.StarDrawDocument.5
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\OpenOffice.org1.0\program\soffice.exe %1

ProgramID: soffice.StarDrawDocument.5
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\OpenOffice.org 1.9.118\program\soffice.exe -o %1

ProgramID: soffice.StarDrawDocument.5
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\OpenOffice.org1.0.1\program\soffice.exe -o %1

ProgramID: soffice.StarDrawDocument.5
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Sun\StarOffice 8\program\soffice.exe -o

ProgramID: soffice.StarDrawDocument.5
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\StarOffice6.0\program\soffice.exe -o

ProgramID: soffice.StarDrawDocument.5
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\OpenOffice.org 2.1\program\soffice.exe -o

ProgramID: soffice.StarDrawDocument.5
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\OpenOffice.org 2.2\program\soffice.exe -o

ProgramID: soffice.StarDrawDocument.5
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\OFFICE ONE6.5\program\soffice.exe -o

ProgramID: soffice.StarDrawDocument.5
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\BrOffice.org 2.3\program\soffice.exe -o

ProgramID: soffice.StarDrawDocument.5
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\openoffice aechivos\OpenOffice.org 3\program\soffice.exe -o

ProgramID: soffice.StarDrawDocument.5
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Sun\StarSuite 9\program\soffice.exe -o

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an sda encrypted executable is a special file format by Broadcom and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with SDA files

Associate the SDA file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open encrypted executables. Because only the current version supports the latest SDA file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Broadcom manufacturer website after an available Endpoint Encryption update.
To make sure that your SDA file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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