Opening a URD File

The URD file type is primarily associated with Ultra Recall.

URDFile Extension URD
File extension: URD
File type:  Database

What is a URD file

URD files mostly belong to Ultra Recall by Kinook Software, Inc. Ultra Recall is information, knowledge, and document management software for Microsoft Windows. It helps you capture, organize, and recall all of your electronic documents and information across all the applications that you use. The open source SQlite database engine is used by Ultra Recall, with some modifications to support encryption and stored content storage. Each Info Database is a binary database file.

How to open URD files

You need a suitable software like Ultra Recall to open a URD file. You need a suitable software like Ultra Recall from Kinook Software, Inc. to open a URD 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 URD file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a URD file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Unable to Open a .URD File? Quick Solutions:

Because .URD files can originate from different programs, they aren't universally openable.

  1. Identify the Source: These files are often used by researchers or professionals organizing notes, suggesting personal information management software.
  2. Check the Header: Open the file in a hex viewer to inspect the first bytes:
    • "SQLite format 3" indicates a standard database.
    • Unreadable binary suggests a proprietary format.
    • Readable XML implies a structured text export.
  3. Use the Original Software: The original program is usually required; the primary application is Ultra Recall by Kinook Software, Inc. If uncertain, ask the sender.
  4. Use this Webpage: Drag and drop the file into our viewer to detect the format, extract readable text or metadata, and preview it when possible.

Technical Data for URD File Extension

File classification:
Database
Related files:

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: UltraRecall.Database
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\UltraRecall\UltraRecall.exe


a urd Database is a special file format by Kinook Software, Inc. and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with URD files

  • Associate the URD file extension with the correct application.
  • Update your software that should actually open databases. Because only the current version supports the latest URD file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Kinook Software, Inc. manufacturer website after an available Ultra Recall update.
  • To make sure that your URD file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
  • Click here to open your .URD file online - secure, fast, and no downloads needed.
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