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Basic information about MSD file

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

There are 7 file types using the MSD file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the MSD file with their brief description and a list of programs that support MSD file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the MSD file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the MSD file?
  • How to open a MSD file?
  • What programs do I need to open a MSD file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a MSD file?
  • How to convert MSD files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to MSD file format?


1.Detail information about MSD file extension: ArcGIS Map Server Definition Data

File type ArcGIS Map Server Definition Data Category Settings Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MSD file is a ArcGIS Map Server Definition Data. The msd file extension is associated with the ArcGIS, a GIS (geographic information system) software suite for Microsoft Windows and Windows Server operating systems.

The smd file stores definition for map server.

This file format is obsolete and replaced by Service Definition Draft from ArcGIS 10.1
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MSD files

Windows		 ArcGIS


2.Detail information about MSD file extension: Map Service Definition File

File type Map Service Definition File Category GIS Files
Developer ESRI File format Binary
Description MSD file is a Map Service Definition File developed by ESRI.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MSD files

Windows		 ESRI ArcGIS Server
ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop
ArcGIS Desktop
Microsoft Windows


3.Detail information about MSD file extension: DINFO Diagnostic Utility Report

File type DINFO Diagnostic Utility Report Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MSD file is a DINFO Diagnostic Utility Report.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MSD files

Windows		 Microsoft Windows


4.Detail information about MSD file extension: Multimedia Studio Document

File type Multimedia Studio Document Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MSD file is a Multimedia Studio Document.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MSD files


5.Detail information about MSD file extension: Maxsurf Design

File type Maxsurf Design Category Page Layout Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MSD file is a Maxsurf Design.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MSD files

Windows		 Maxsurf


6.Detail information about MSD file extension: Macro EXpert File

File type Macro EXpert File Category Settings Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MSD file is a Macro EXpert File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MSD files

Windows		 MAcro Expert


7.Detail information about MSD file extension: Secured And Encrypted File

File type Secured And Encrypted File Category Encoded Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MSD file is a Secured And Encrypted File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MSD files

Windows		 mySecureDelivery Secure Viewer



How to convert another files to MSD file format?

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

EDB to MSD


Can't open a MSD 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.MSD”。

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 MSD extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the MSD 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.