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Basic information about XSD file

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

There are 4 file types using the XSD file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the XSD file with their brief description and a list of programs that support XSD file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the XSD file extension. It answers questions such as:

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

1.Detail information about XSD file extension: XML Schema Definition

Software programs that will open, edit or convert XSD files
File type	XML Schema Definition	Category	Developer Files
Developer	N/A	File format	XML
Description	XSD file is a XML Schema Definition. An XSD file is a file used to define what elements and attributes may appear in an XML document. It also defines the relationship of the elements and what data may be stored in them. XSD files are written in the W3C XML Schema language.
Windows	File Viewer Plus Microsoft XML Notepad Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 SyncRO Soft oXygen XML Editor Liquid Technologies Liquid XML Studio Progress Stylus Studio JAPISoft EditiX Altova XMLSpy Any text editor Adobe Dreamweaver NotePad++
macOS	SyncRO Soft oXygen XML Editor Bare Bones BBEdit Any text editor
Linux	SyncRO Soft oXygen XML Editor Any text editor

2.Detail information about XSD file extension: ICQ 6 File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert XSD files
File type	ICQ 6 File	Category	Web Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	XSD file is a ICQ 6 File.
Windows	ICQ
Linux	ICQ for Linux

3.Detail information about XSD file extension: Autodesk Existing Ground Cross Section Data File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert XSD files
File type	Autodesk Existing Ground Cross Section Data File	Category	3D Image Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	XSD file is a Autodesk Existing Ground Cross Section Data File.
macOS	ICQ for Mac

4.Detail information about XSD file extension: Pattern Maker Design

Software programs that will open, edit or convert XSD files
File type	Pattern Maker Design	Category	Vector Image Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	XSD file is a Pattern Maker Design.
Windows	Pattern Maker

How to convert XSD files to another file format?

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

XSD to XML

How to convert another files to XSD file format?

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

XML to XSD

Can't open a XSD 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.XSD”。

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 XSD extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the XSD 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.