Basic information about VSD file

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

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


1.Detail information about VSD file extension: Visio Drawing File

File type Visio Drawing File Category Vector Image Files
Developer Microsoft File format Binary
Description VSD file is a Visio Drawing File developed by Microsoft. A VSD file is a drawing project saved by Visio, a program used to create technical drawings. It may contain visual objects, information flows, text, and other data. VSD files may also store connection information for imported data sources.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert VSD files

Windows		 File Viewer Plus
Microsoft Visio 2016
iGrafx FlowCharter
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2017
LibreOffice
Nevron Software MyDraw
Microsoft Visio 2010: Visio Viewer

macOS		 The Omni Group OmniGraffle
Nektony VSD Viewer
Nektony VSDX Annotator
LibreOffice
Nevron Software MyDraw

Linux		 LibreOffice

Android		 Nektony VSD Viewer for Visio Drawings

iOS		 Nektony VSD Viewer



How to convert VSD files to another file format?

There are 26 records in our database eligible for VSD files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve VSD to another files conversion, you may use the option.

VSD to BMP VSD to CDR VSD to DCX VSD to DOC
VSD to DOCX VSD to DWG VSD to DXF VSD to EPS
VSD to ODG VSD to PDF VSD to PNG VSD to PPT
VSD to PPTX VSD to RTF VSD to SDR VSD to SVG
VSD to TIF VSD to VDW VSD to VDX VSD to VSDX
VSD to VSS VSD to VSSX VSD to VSX VSD to XAML
VSD to XLS VSD to XLSX


How to convert another files to VSD file format?

There are 24 records in our database eligible for another files to VSD file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to VSD conversion, you may use the option.

VSDX to VSD EMZ to VSD PDF to VSD SVG to VSD
CDR to VSD JPG to VSD PNG to VSD DOC to VSD
DOCX to VSD DWG to VSD ODG to VSD VDX to VSD
VSSX to VSD VSX to VSD XLS to VSD VSDM to VSD
XLSX to VSD JPEG to VSD SH3D to VSD BMP to VSD
VSTX to VSD ERX to VSD BPM to VSD CDD to VSD


Can't open a VSD 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.VSD”。

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 VSD extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the VSD 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.