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Basic information about VSS file

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

There are 1 file types using the VSS file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the VSS file with their brief description and a list of programs that support VSS file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the VSS file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the VSS file?
How to open a VSS file?
What programs do I need to open a VSS file?
What programs help to create and edit a VSS file?
How to convert VSS files to another file format?
How to convert another files to VSS file format?

1.Detail information about VSS file extension: Visio Stencil File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert VSS files
File type	Visio Stencil File	Category	Raster Image Files
Developer	Microsoft	File format	Binary
Description	VSS file is a Visio Stencil File developed by Microsoft. File used by Microsoft Visio, a program used to create flowcharts, drawings, and other technical diagrams; contains a group of shapes, objects, or connectors; provides additional pre-drawn objects that can be included into a .VSD Visio drawing.
Windows	File Viewer Plus Microsoft Visio 2016 Microsoft Word 2016 Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 Nevron Software MyDraw Microsoft Office Visio 2010 Visio 2010: Visio Viewer
macOS	The Omni Group OmniGraffle Nevron Software MyDraw

How to convert VSS files to another file format?

There are 9 records in our database eligible for VSS files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve VSS to another files conversion, you may use the option.

VSS to DXF	VSS to JPG	VSS to PDF	VSS to SVG
VSS to VDX	VSS to VSDX	VSS to VSSX	VSS to VST
VSS to VSX

How to convert another files to VSS file format?

There are 6 records in our database eligible for another files to VSS file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to VSS conversion, you may use the option.

SVG to VSS	VSD to VSS	VSDX to VSS	VDX to VSS
VSSX to VSS	VSX to VSS

Can't open a VSS 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.VSS”。

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 VSS extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the VSS 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.