Open VSD files

  • Full name
    Microsoft Visio Diagram Document Format
  • Developer
    Microsoft
  • Popularity
Have you encountered a problem with a VSD file? Don’t you know which program opens a file with this extension? You will find all the information you need about working with a VSD file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your VSD file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

What is VSD file?

The extension VSD identifies a document of the application Microsoft Visio. These files contain project data in proprietary binary format of the application. The files may contain visual objects, text, connections to data sources, and other data.

More info

Visio is software for the generation of flowcharts, concept visualizations and charts for the professional sector. Vector graphics are used to display the charts and diagrams.

Visio was originally developed by Visio Corporation, which was acquired by Microsoft in 2000.

Programs which can open a VSD file

How to open file with VSD extension?

In order to open a file with VSD extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening VSD file occurred, it is highly possible that none of the listed programs is present on user’s system. Even if one or more said programs are installed, there may be issues related with given programs. In order to solve a problem with VSD files, follow the instructions below.
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Install VSD Viewer or other program from the list

Most often resolving problems with opening VSD files is very simple. Just install an appropriate program that supports such files. All of the listed programs support VSD files, but may vary in offered function and purpose. Some programs may be capable only of viewing contents of VSD files or offer file conversion options, but may not be capable of editing such files.

Set VSD Viewer as the default program for opening VSD files

It is possible that although a compatible program has been installed on user’s system, it is not used by the system to open it. This may happen because no default application was associated with this type of files. To associate VSD files with given application, select "Open with" from drop-down menu (accessed by right-clicking on the file). Then select from the list the program or application you want to be used to open this type of file. If the VSD Viewer applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where VSD Viewer has been installed.

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Check the section that lists most common problems with VSD files

Sometimes problems with opening VSD files may not lie with the application itself, but can arise due to other causes, such as:

  • File data is corrupted
  • VSD files has been not been completely download from the internet (only a part of the data has been downloaded)
  • Currently used user account hasn’t been granted necessary privileges to open VSD files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
  • VSD file was being copied from a corrupted storage device and is incomplete or data is corrupted. (Copying files from unknown or untrusted sources should be conducted with great care as such files may contain malicious software, which can damage your system)

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