File extension VSD
| File type | Microsoft Visio Diagram Document Format |
| Developer | Microsoft |
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What is a VSD file?
Files with the .VSD extension contain business diagram project data – visual objects, information flows, text, data about imported sources. These projects can, for example, present process and work diagrams, as well as networks, software, company charts, and database models.
The VSD format is unique to the Visio software, versions 2013 and earlier – in later versions, it has been replaced by the VSDX format. As of now, Visio is part of the Microsoft Office suite, and VSD projects can also be browsed using Microsoft Visio Viewer.
Program(s) that can open the .VSD file
Mac OS
Linux
iOS
How to open VSD files
If you cannot open the VSD file on your computer - there may be several reasons. The first and most important reason (the most common) is the lack of a suitable software that supports VSD among those that are installed on your device.
A very simple way to solve this problem is to find and download the appropriate application. The first part of the task has already been done – the software supporting the VSD file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the VSD format files
The inability to open and operate the VSD file does not necessarily mean that you do not have an appropriate software installed on your computer. There may be other problems that also block our ability to operate the Microsoft Visio Diagram Document Format file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a VSD file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the VSD file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the VSD from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the VSD format
- The VSD file which is being opened is infected with an undesirable malware.
- The computer does not have enough hardware resources to cope with the opening of the VSD file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a VSD file are out of date.
If you are sure that all of these reasons do not exist in your case (or have already been eliminated), the VSD file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the VSD file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the VSD file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
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How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.VSD) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected VSD file. From the drop-down menu select "Choose default program", then click "Browse" and find the desired program. The whole operation must be confirmed by clicking OK. The second and more difficult to do is associate the VSD file extension to the corresponding software in the Windows Registry.
Is there one way to open unknown files?
Many files contain only simple text data. It is possible that while opening unknown files (e.g. VSD) with a simple text editor like Windows Notepad will allow us to see some of the data encoded in the file. This method allows you to preview the contents of many files, but probably not in such a structure as a program dedicated to support them.