File Extension Database

Open SDI File

System Deployment Image (SDI) file created with Windows Embedded Studio, a program used to create disk images for Windows; contains a boot blob, a load blob, and a part blob; commonly used to create RAM disks or boot disks for loading and installing Windows.

Windows Embedded Studio: is a software that offers the Windows operating system in the form of components, ideal for automation, industry or IoT applications, giving rich end-user experiences. It is compatible with most PC processors that provide flexibility and scalability in interconnected industrial networks for smart devices.

SDI files only work with Windows Embedded Studio and are not intended to be opened manually.

How Can I Open SDI File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open SDI file is to find a SDI file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a SDI 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 SDI 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 SDI file opener then try to search online for "SDI viewer", "application to open SDI file" or "open SDI file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open SDI file

How Can I Open SDI File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a SDI file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a SDI 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 SDI file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as SDI file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open SDI file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open SDI file then try to search for "SDI viewer", "application to open SDI file" or "read SDI file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read SDI file

How Can I Open SDI File on Android

If you downloaded a SDI 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 SDI 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 "SDI".
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 "SDI viewer", "SDI 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 SDI File on iPhone or iPad

To open SDI 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 SDI 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 "SDI". This way you can find apps which can open SDI 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 "SDI viewer" or "SDI file" online in your favorite search engine.