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Basic information about VIS file

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

There are 6 file types using the VIS file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the VIS file with their brief description and a list of programs that support VIS file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the VIS file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the VIS file?
  • How to open a VIS file?
  • What programs do I need to open a VIS file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a VIS file?
  • How to convert VIS files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to VIS file format?


1.Detail information about VIS file extension: FDS Imaging Software HW Configuration

File type FDS Imaging Software HW Configuration Category Settings Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description VIS file is a FDS Imaging Software HW Configuration. The vis file extension is related to the FDS Imaging Software, a program for on-line product quality visual inspection, optical measurements and visual process control.

The vis file contains configuration.

This vis file type entry was marked as obsolete and no longer supported file format.

This type of file is no longer actively used and is most likely obsolete. This is typically the case for system files in old operating systems, file types from long discontinued software, or previous versions of certain file types (like documents, projects etc.) that were replaced in higher versions of their original programs.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert VIS files


2.Detail information about VIS file extension: Visual Importer Script

File type Visual Importer Script Category Database Files
Developer DB Software Laboratory File format Text
Description VIS file is a Visual Importer Script developed by DB Software Laboratory.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert VIS files

Windows		 DB Software Laboratory Visual Importer


3.Detail information about VIS file extension: Visibility Image File

File type Visibility Image File Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description VIS file is a Visibility Image File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert VIS files

Windows		 Microsoft Flight Simulator X Gold Edition


4.Detail information about VIS file extension: VISkompakt Objects Description File

File type VISkompakt Objects Description File Category Text Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description VIS file is a VISkompakt Objects Description File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert VIS files

Windows		 VISkompakt


5.Detail information about VIS file extension: Strata Studio 3D File

File type Strata Studio 3D File Category 3D Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description VIS file is a Strata Studio 3D File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert VIS files

Windows		 PolyTrans|CAD+DCC


6.Detail information about VIS file extension: AMPAC Visualization Data

File type AMPAC Visualization Data Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description VIS file is a AMPAC Visualization Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert VIS files

Windows		 Ampac



Can't open a VIS 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.VIS”。

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 VIS extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the VIS 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.