Withdata Software

Tool to import file data to SQL Server [IMAGE, VARBINARY(MAX)] (BLOB) in MacOS

In SQL Server, there isn’t a data type named BLOB like in some other database systems. However, it offers several data types to store binary data, including VARBINARY, BINARY, and IMAGE (although IMAGE is deprecated as of SQL Server 2005 and should be avoided in new development).

Sometimes you need to import file data to SQL Server [IMAGE, VARBINARY(MAX)] (BLOB), you can use Withdata DBBlobEditor as SQL Server [IMAGE, VARBINARY(MAX)] (BLOB) importer.

Import SQL Server [IMAGE, VARBINARY(MAX)] (BLOB) Using Withdata DBBlobEditor

Works GREAT in 2025.

Can run in GUI mode, Step by Step, just a few mouse clicks.

Can run in CLI (Command Line Interface), for Scheduled Tasks and Streams, for Automation.


Set scheduled tasks for importing file data to SQL Server [IMAGE, VARBINARY(MAX)] (BLOB)

After importing file data to SQL Server [IMAGE, VARBINARY(MAX)] (BLOB) in Command Line, then you can schedule and automate "Import SQL Server [IMAGE, VARBINARY(MAX)] (BLOB)" conversion task by:

  1. Save session and create .bat (Windows) or .sh (Linux/macOS) file for "Import SQL Server [IMAGE, VARBINARY(MAX)] (BLOB)" conversion.
  2. Set scheduled task: On Linux/macOS, use Crontab. On Windows, use scheduled task.

FAQ

How long does it take to import SQL Server [IMAGE, VARBINARY(MAX)] (BLOB)?

Is it safe to import SQL Server [IMAGE, VARBINARY(MAX)] (BLOB) using DBBlobEditor?

Can I import SQL Server [IMAGE, VARBINARY(MAX)] (BLOB) in command line?