How to dump SQL Server data into csv

Question

I'm converting web application written in ASP into PHP that will be using MySQL. I have a SQL Server database with two files ( .MDF and .LDF ) I want to convert into CSV file but I am having trouble finding the right tool to do the job. I found that some people are suggesting SQL Server Express. I tried it but couldn't figure out how to load database from file and use it. I also tried to use opendbcopy but when trying to open a file it doesn't show it in the file pane.

Answer 1

If you install SQL Server Express, you can load the image file using the Attach Database functionality in the SQL Server Management Studio (the management UI).

Then you can view and work with the database directly from Management Studio, where you can export the file to CSV by right-clicking the database name and selecting Tasks->Export Data.

Answer 2

There's an online service called RebaseData that can do the job. You just need to upload your .MDF file and it gets converted to a .ZIP archive. The .ZIP archive will contain several .CSV files, one for each table of the database.

Link to the converter

Disclaimer: I'm working for that service.

Answer 3

connect database to visual studio and write query to display all data from the table you want and then right click and select all and again right click and save it . Its done !