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How to open VSD files on your device

If an error occurs when you try to open VSD file on your device, you should do two things – install appropriate software and associate VSD files with this software. If this does not solve the problem, then the cause may be different – you will find more details in this article.

  1. 1. VSD File Extension
  2. 2. What is a(n) VSD file?
  3. 3. How to open VSD file?
    1. 3.1 Install a program that supports VSD files
      1. 3.1.1 Programs that can open VSD files
    2. 3.2 Associate given software with VSD files
    3. 3.3 Check whether no other errors related to VSD files occur
  4. 4. Similar file extensions

VSD File Extension

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  • File type Visio Drawing Format
  • File developer Microsoft
  • File category Vector Image Files
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What is a(n) VSD file?

The vector image file with the VSD extension is typical for Visio software, used for block and organization diagrams, technical drawings, database models and diagrams. The file stores data in binary format regarding text, visual objects or sources of imported data and information flow. The format has been replaced by the .VSDX extension.

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How to open VSD file?

There can be various causes of problems that can arise when opening opening .VSD files. Each problem requires a different approach, but most can be solved by following he instructions below.

Step 1. Install a program that supports VSD files

In order to open VSD file an appropriate program that supports this file format must be installed on the system. Below is the list of programs that support files with VSD extension.

Programs that can open VSD files

Windows programs
Windows
MAC OS programs
MAC OS
Linux programs
Linux
iOS programs
iOS

Download installer for given application and launch it. After the installation has been completed, VSD files should be opened with installed application by default next time you try to open this type of file.

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Not all listed applications will be capable of performing all operations on VSD files. Some applications may only be capable of opening such file and viewing its contents while the purpose of others may be converting files to other file formats. Therefore you should check beforehand the capabilities of applications in relation to VSD files.

Step 2. Associate given software with VSD files

A situation can arise where user has an appropriate application supporting VSD files installed on their system, but such application is not associated with this type of files. In order to associate given application with VSD files user should open a file submenu by right-clicking the file icon and selecting "Open with" option. System will display a list of suggested programs that can be used to open VSD files. Select appropriate option and check "Always use selected application to open this kind of files". System will save this information from now on use selected program to open VSD files.

When the above-mentioned solutions fail, other options must be pursued. It is possible that the VSD file in question is corrupted or damage. The most common causes of file damage are:

  1. File with VSD extension is incomplete (for example, file has not been downloaded completely from the internet or not copied properly from source)
  2. File data is corrupted
  3. Damaged or corrupted storage medium on which the VSD file is stored
  4. File icon does not represent the original file but is only a shortcut to the location where the VSD file was saved and then deleted
  5. User account is not privileged to perform operations on VSD files. In that case it is advised to contact the system administrator or an IT expert

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