File Extension Database

Open VSD File

File extension VSD is the byproduct of the Visio application provided by Microsoft. A Visio file can contain basic to complex diagrams and data access essential for business implementations. The application can run on Windows based systems with templates ranging some simple data retrieval to more advanced designs ready for use.

Later versions of the application are capable of connecting to several types of data sources and present information through the applications interface. The application is also capable of creating network designs and implementation for centralized solutions including the Visio Network Center where users can find documentations of the latest network documentations from other Visio users.

Originally the application was develop by Seattle, Washington based software maker, Visio Corporation until it was acquired by Microsoft in June 2000. Before settling for the name Visio Corporation and celebrated the debut for their first software application, the company made few changes of its name. During their early years of development, the company was named Axon Corporation and eventually in 1992, the same year the first Visio application was released, the company used the name Shapeware as its official trademark.

Three years later, the company released its dedicated Windows compatible version. The Visio 4.0 whose structure was designed to meet the standards of Windows 95 was released and made path for another advantage for the company. Microsoft was able to acquire Visio Corporation through a stocks swap. Today, the continued development of the application is done as a separate entity within Microsoft. It is assigned as a new division whose main purpose is to enhance the development of the application under the name Microsoft Office Visio.

There are too few applications that can open VSD files. The native application, Microsoft Office Visio has the capability of opening and editing these files. On the other hand, the company has released a viewer version that can be integrated on Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher version. The vviewer.exe does the read-only function through a web browser allowing computer users to view and print VSD files without the need of installing the whole Microsoft Office Visio package. The viewer can be downloaded through the maker's website for free.

Typical VSD application file locations:

"G:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office14\VISIO.EXE" "%1"
C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe -nohome

Typical VSD mime types:

application/vnd.visio
application/vnd.ms-visio.viewer

Frequently used application names to open VSD files:

Microsoft Office - Office14
Internet Explorer

Frequently associated Windows objects:

Visio.Drawing.11
VisioViewer.Viewer

How Can I Open VSD File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open VSD file is to find a VSD file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a VSD file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open VSD file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as VSD file opener then try to search online for "VSD viewer", "application to open VSD file" or "open VSD file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open VSD file

How Can I Open VSD File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a VSD file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a VSD file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with VSD file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as VSD file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open VSD file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open VSD file then try to search for "VSD viewer", "application to open VSD file" or "read VSD file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read VSD file

How Can I Open VSD File on Android

If you downloaded a VSD file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded VSD file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "VSD".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "VSD viewer", "VSD file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open VSD File on iPhone or iPad

To open VSD File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the VSD file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "VSD". This way you can find apps which can open VSD files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "VSD viewer" or "VSD file" online in your favorite search engine.