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HeidiSQL 12.11.0.7065 LATEST
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It offers a user-friendly interface that allows developers and database administrators to browse, edit, and execute SQL scripts seamlessly.

Initially developed by Ansgar Becker, HeidiSQL has grown into one of the most popular lightweight database management solutions.
Key Features
Multi-Database Support: It works with MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server, making it a versatile choice for database management.
Query Editor: A powerful SQL editor with syntax highlighting, auto-completion, and query history.
Data Import/Export: Supports importing and exporting databases in various formats, including CSV, SQL, and XML.
Database Synchronization: Allows synchronization between local and remote databases.
User Management: Provides a graphical user interface for managing user privileges and roles.
Table and Index Management: Enables the creation, modification, and deletion of tables and indexes.
Performance Monitoring: Offers real-time insights into database performance and query execution times.
SSH Tunneling: Securely connects to remote databases using SSH tunneling.
Customizable Interface: Allows users to adjust UI settings, themes, and shortcuts for a personalized experience.
User Interface
The app features a clean and organized interface designed for efficiency. The left-side panel displays the available databases and their respective tables, while the right-side panel provides a query editor and data view.

The tabbed interface ensures that users can work on multiple queries simultaneously. Syntax highlighting and query auto-completion make SQL scripting more intuitive.
Installation and Setup
- Download the latest version from the official website or FileHorse.
- Run the installer and follow the setup wizard.
- Choose database drivers for MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, or SQL Server.
- Enter connection details, including hostname, username, password, and database.
- Test the connection and save session settings for future use.
Connect to a Database: Open HeidiSQL and create a new session with the required database credentials.
Browse Databases: Explore database schemas, tables, and views using the left-side navigation panel.
Execute Queries: Write SQL scripts in the editor and run queries with the execution button.

Manage Tables: Add, modify, or delete tables and indexes directly through the GUI.
Export and Import Data: Use the data export/import feature to migrate data between different databases.
FAQs
Is HeidiSQL free to use?
Yes, this software is completely free and open-source.
Does HeidiSQL support remote database connections?
Yes, it allows remote database access via SSH tunneling and direct TCP/IP connections.
Can I use HeidiSQL on macOS or Linux?
No, this program is designed for Windows, but it can run on macOS and Linux using Wine.
Does HeidiSQL support stored procedures?
Yes, it allows users to view, edit, and execute stored procedures.
How does HeidiSQL compare to MySQL Workbench?
HeidiSQL is lighter and faster but lacks some advanced visualization features present in MySQL Workbench.

Alternatives
MySQL Workbench – A more feature-rich tool with data modeling and visualization capabilities.
DBeaver – A multi-platform alternative supporting numerous database systems.
Navicat – A premium database management tool with a robust feature set.
SQLyog – A Windows-based MySQL GUI with enterprise-level features.
Pricing
This tool is 100% free and open-source, making it an excellent choice for developers and database administrators who require a cost-effective solution.
System Requirements
- OS: Windows 7, 8, 10, or 11
- Processor: Intel or AMD 1 GHz or faster
- RAM: 2GB minimum (4GB recommended)
- Storage: 50MB free disk space
- Database Support: MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server
- Lightweight and fast compared to other database tools.
- Supports multiple database types.
- Free and open-source with active community support.
- User-friendly interface with syntax highlighting.
- SSH tunneling for secure remote access.
- Only available for Windows (requires Wine for macOS/Linux).
- Lacks advanced visualization tools found in MySQL Workbench.
- Does not support Oracle or other proprietary databases.
- UI design is functional but lacks modern aesthetics.
- Limited built-in reporting features.
HeidiSQL is an excellent choice for developers and database administrators looking for a lightweight, efficient, and free database management tool for Windows. With multi-database support, a powerful SQL editor, and seamless data import/export capabilities, it simplifies database operations while maintaining high performance.
What's new in this version:
3rd party updates:
- Update plink executables to v0.83
- Update MariaDB Connector/C to v3.4.5
- Update SQLite libraries to v3.50.1
- Update SQLite multiple cipher libraries to v2.1.3
New stuff:
-add context menu item "Select top 1000 rows"
- if asShowRowId option is enabled, show also the index of columns in their header, through the OnAdvancedHeaderDraw/ownerdraw event
- select rows from table to export by its primary key columns, so PostgreSQL does not apply a random sorting
- paint session background and icon in session drop-down of SQL export dialog
- add "invert check" menu item on table tools tree
- support MariaDB's new VECTOR index in table designer, without M and DISTANCE settings yet
- support MariaDB's new VECTOR data type in table designer, categorize as binary
- add menu item "Copy all lines" for copying visible and initialized nodes from any VirtualTree instance as CSV data
- add "keep asking" checkbox to reformat dialog
-forget setting for "Favorite objects only" on each connection start
- support UTF-8 BOM encoding when loading and saving editor files
Bugfixes and enhancements:
- fix index creation on PostgreSQL tables, use separate CREATE INDEX queries
- Fixed EAccessViolation when closing editor while using non-default theme
- Create helper table with the servers' default engine when exporting a view
- fix wrong number of rows shown in grid export dialog when post filter is active
- activate legacy-stdio-prompts mode in plink SSH tunnel, to fix non prompted passphrase since plink 0.82
- sync number of rows to query with the per-page data grid setting
- support multiple tables and views selected on database tab, in new "Select top 1000 rows" feature
- fix wrong comment
- prompt for password again, when connection has timeout or broke
- fix memory leak
- SQLite: export separated table indexes, and export views and triggers
- turn off synchronize_seqscans variable in PostgreSQL mode, to be sure SELECT's show a stable row sorting
- try to fix column definition changes on MS SQL wrt collation quoting and default value
- high DPI fix for painting icons in SQL export target drop-down
- unescape generated column expression when loading from IS.COLUMNS
- Keep retrieving exact row count on data tab header after activated via context menu, until another table has focus
- Display number or rows in data tab header for views
-when refreshing, ask user if he wants to discard modifications in table/view/routine/... editors
- Prefer Boolean over Bool type in owned code
- fix missing AND's in REQUIRE clause, and move REQUIRE clause from GRANT to ALTER USER query, as MySQL does not support that in GRANT since v8.x
- revert broken characters and encoding of apphelpers unit
- implementation of Unicode logic for password encryption
- fix crash when saving an sql file previously loaded with auto-detected encoding
- prevent crash in libpq when disconnecting an already disconnected connection
- fix wrong encoding of connection string for PQconnectdb()
- fix reconnect mechanism in TPGConnection.Ping()
- optimize calculation of status bar panel widths
- do not set CLIENT_SSL flag with libmariadb, which seems to cause a "bad handshake" in mysql_real_connect()
- fix latin1 charset used with libmysql v8.x which reports "utf8mb4" by mysql_character_set_name()
- attempt to reactivate progress bar in status bar when running through Wine, now with a safety check for IsWindow()
- Update default functions-mysql.ini with predefined line breaks and much more help content
- Update functions-mysql8.ini with predefined line breaks and much more help content
- Enable padding in multiline tooltips with a derived THintWindow class
- Reduce web page openings to once after successful nightly update
- Wrap long lines in data type hints
- Simplify and optimize functions generator for MariaDB, and update functions-mariadb.ini with predefined line breaks
- fix wrong/no control characters used when changing format to Excel csv via file-save dialog
- use empty field delimiter and tab separator for new copy-lines feature
- tell TStringStream.Create not to free its TEncoding object after usage, as we use application-lifetime-available encoding instances
- show numeric values in variables tab locally formatted in a tooltip
- Show type of exception happening through AppSettings.ExportSettings
-move prompt for overwriting output file from save-dialog to later when exporting is started, catching cases where the previous filename is used
- work with the "default" set of SQLite encryption parameters, not the transient ones
- Prevent connection activity through hovering table token while user query is running
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