Extract text from Navicat data models (NDM)
To convert NDM data models to another format, you need Navicat Premium or other Database software.
To convert other file formats to the "ER Diagram Project" file type, you need software like Navicat Premium or a similar tool.
A .ndm file is primarily a Navicat Data Model, a proprietary format generated by Navicat database administration tools to store visual Entity-Relationship (ER) diagrams and physical database designs. These files contain the layout of tables, foreign keys, and relationships used to architect database structures for systems like MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Oracle.
The primary difficulty with .ndm files is their strict software dependency. They are not standard image files; they act as project containers that only Navicat can interpret and render. Sending an .ndm file to a client or developer who lacks a paid Navicat license renders the file useless, as they cannot view the diagram or extract the schema. Additionally, older versions of the software may struggle to open models created in newer editions due to internal structure changes.
To make these files accessible, the best strategy is converting them to universally viewable formats. For documentation and sharing with stakeholders, convert the diagram to PDF or high-resolution PNG images. For developers who need to implement the design, converting the model to a standard SQL script is essential, as this strips away the visual layer and leaves the raw CREATE TABLE statements. In rare industrial cases, an .ndm file might be an air conditioner backup from Nidec systems, which is actually a masked SQLite database that can often be opened by renaming the extension to db.
Convert.Guru analyzes your NDM file, detects the exact format, and lets you read the text inside.
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If you want to convert NDM file to , you can use Navicat Premium or similar software from the "Database Model Diagram" category. In the File menu, look for Save As… or Export….
To convert files to NDM, try Navicat Premium or another comparable tool in the "Database Model Diagram" category.
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