Basic information about VSDM file

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

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


1.Detail information about VSDM file extension: Visio Macro-Enabled Drawing

File type Visio Macro-Enabled Drawing Category Vector Image Files
Developer Microsoft File format Zip
Description VSDM file is a Visio Macro-Enabled Drawing developed by Microsoft. Macro-enabled drawing created with Visio, a technical drawing program; serves the same purpose as a .VSDX file, except it allows VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) macros to be stored and executed when the drawing is opened.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert VSDM files

Windows		 File Viewer Plus
Microsoft Visio 2016
Visio 2010



How to convert VSDM files to another file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for VSDM files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve VSDM to another files conversion, you may use the option.

VSDM to VSD


How to convert another files to VSDM file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for another files to VSDM file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to VSDM conversion, you may use the option.

VSDX to VSDM


Can't open a VSDM 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.VSDM”。

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 VSDM extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the VSDM 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.