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Basic information about VSI file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension VSI（*.VSI or *.vsi）, 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 VSI file yourself.

There are 4 file types using the VSI file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the VSI file with their brief description and a list of programs that support VSI file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the VSI file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the VSI file?
  • How to open a VSI file?
  • What programs do I need to open a VSI file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a VSI file?
  • How to convert VSI files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to VSI file format?


1.Detail information about VSI file extension: VSampler Instrument File

File type VSampler Instrument File Category Audio Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description VSI file is a VSampler Instrument File. The vsi file extension is related to the VSampler audio sampling software which is created for Windows and developed by MAZ Sound Tools.

A *.vsi extension file contains individual save instruments data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert VSI files

Windows		 VSampler


2.Detail information about VSI file extension: Visual Studio Content Installer File

File type Visual Studio Content Installer File Category Compressed Files
Developer Microsoft File format Zip
Description VSI file is a Visual Studio Content Installer File developed by Microsoft.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert VSI files

Windows		 Microsoft Visual Studio 2017
Microsoft Visual Studio Installer


3.Detail information about VSI file extension: RatDVD Internal File

File type RatDVD Internal File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description VSI file is a RatDVD Internal File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert VSI files

Windows		 RatDVD


4.Detail information about VSI file extension: Blake Stone Game Data

File type Blake Stone Game Data Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description VSI file is a Blake Stone Game Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert VSI files



Can't open a VSI 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.VSI”。

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 VSI extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support VSI 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 VSI 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 VSI file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a VSI 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 VSI file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the VSI 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.