Basic information about XSX file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension XSX（*.XSX or *.xsx）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the XSX file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the XSX file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the XSX file with their brief description and a list of programs that support XSX file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the XSX file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the XSX file?
  • How to open a XSX file?
  • What programs do I need to open a XSX file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a XSX file?
  • How to convert XSX files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to XSX file format?


1.Detail information about XSX file extension: Visual Studio XML Schema Layout File

File type Visual Studio XML Schema Layout File Category Developer Files
Developer Microsoft File format XML
Description XSX file is a Visual Studio XML Schema Layout File developed by Microsoft. XML properties file used by Visual Studio, a Windows IDE developed by Microsoft; contains layout settings for an XML schema which is stored in an .XSD file; auto-generated by Visual Studio when designing schema layouts in the XML Schema Designer interface.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert XSX files

Windows		 Microsoft Visual Studio 2017



Can't open a XSX file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.XSX”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the XSX extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support XSX file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of XSX files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a XSX file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a XSX file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a XSX file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the XSX file is damaged.
  • Whether the XSX file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the XSX file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the XSX file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the XSX file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a XSX file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a XSX file.

If the XSX file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.