Whole-database batch decryption
Process every encrypted stored procedure, trigger, view and function in a database in one run, instead of scripting objects one at a time.
Windows desktop tool · SQL Server 2000–2019
Recover the source of encrypted SQL Server objects you own
AzSQL Script Decryptor restores the complete T-SQL script behind encrypted stored procedures, triggers, views and user-defined functions — on your own SQL Server instances, in a few clicks.
Licensed for database owners and authorized DBAs. Use only on databases you own or are permitted to administer. Authorized-use policy.
What it does
A complete picture of every encrypted object in your database
Point the tool at a database, see the objects that are encrypted, and recover their scripts — individually or all at once.
No practical size limit
Recover definitions far larger than the 4,000-character output you get from ad-hoc metadata queries.
Readable T-SQL output
Full syntax highlighting makes recovered code easy to review, compare with other versions and commit to source control.
Filters that save time
The interface lists encrypted objects only, so you work with the modules you need rather than scrolling through every object in a large database.
Export or print
Save scripts to disk for review, or use integrated WYSIWYG printing with syntax highlighting for change documentation.
International databases
Unicode handling throughout the decryption process, for object names and code that are not plain ASCII.
Why DBAs use it
When the source is gone, the database still has to run
Encrypted modules are common in inherited systems, vendor handovers and long-lived production databases. If the original script was never committed to source control, an encrypted definition can leave you unable to review, audit or safely change a procedure.
- Recover full scripts before a migration or version upgrade
- Review the logic of systems you inherited
- Archive object definitions for source control and audit
- Print or export documentation for change review
How it works
Three steps, one desktop window
Connect
Connect to the SQL Server instance you administer with a login that has the required permissions.
Select
Choose a database, filter to encrypted objects, and pick one item or the entire set.
Recover
Decrypt, review the highlighted T-SQL, then save, print or copy it into your repository.
Compatibility
Platforms and object types
The supported list covers versions from two decades of SQL Server deployments, including Express editions and MSDE.
| Platform | Support |
|---|---|
| SQL Server versions | 2000, 2005, 2008, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2019; Express editions; 2000 Desktop Engine (MSDE) |
| Object types | Stored procedures, triggers, views, user-defined functions, database triggers, server triggers |
| Operating system | Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, Vista, Server 2003, XP — 32- and 64-bit |
| Interface | English, Windows desktop application |
| Trial | Free; shows the first 500 characters of each decrypted object |
| Licence | Perpetual, from $99; electronic delivery |
Authorized use only
AzSQL Script Decryptor is a tool for database owners and authorized database administrators. Use it only on SQL Server instances and databases that you own or have explicit written permission to administer. It must not be used to access third-party systems, to bypass access controls, or to recover code you are not entitled to see. Read the authorized-use policy.
Guides
Learn the mechanics before you start
Short, practical articles on how SQL Server stores encrypted modules and how DBAs recover them safely.
Find encrypted objects in a database
A catalog query that lists encrypted modules, with the caveats that produce false positives.
Read the guide →Decrypt a stored procedure
Check for a recoverable source first, then follow a documented decryption workflow.
Read the guide →What WITH ENCRYPTION really protects
Why the option hides module text from metadata functions — and what it does not protect.
Read the guide →
Questions
Before you download
Which SQL Server versions does it support?
SQL Server 2000, 2005, 2008, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017 and 2019, including Express editions, plus SQL Server 2000 Desktop Engine (MSDE). Azure SQL Database is not on the supported list.
What permissions do I need?
The SQL Server login you use must belong to the sysadmin server role. Some SQL Server 2005 and later configurations also require the Dedicated Administrator Connection (DAC) to be enabled.
What can I do with the free trial?
The trial is fully functional but shows only the first 500 characters of each decrypted object. A licence removes that limit.
Who is the product intended for?
Database owners and authorized database administrators, working on instances they own or are permitted to administer. See the authorized-use policy.
Recover the source you already own
Download the free trial and decrypt your first object in minutes. No account required.