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Open VSDX File

VSDX files were introduced by Visio 2013 and are used to save drawings.

Visio 2013 is a program used to make technical drawings and illustrations, and in this case, VSDX files store shapes, lines, text, and other objects arranged on a canvas in a free form.

VSDX files are mostly used for storing flow charts, process diagrams, flow charts, and other types of drawings.

The VSDX format is an evolution of the older binary VSD format and the XML-based VDX format used by versions prior to Visio 2010.

The VSDX format uses Open Packaging Conventions (OPC), which is based on XML and uses a ZIP container to package all the content of the drawing.

Contents of a VSDX file

Masters: a collection of shared page layouts.
VisioDocument: page sequence and resource collection
Pages: layout and graphic elements for individual pages of the document.
Shapes: graphic elements and their properties.
Data Connections: A collection of rules that describe the process of downloading external data, which can affect the final appearance of a document.

If you do not have the Visio 2013 program, it is possible to view the contents of a VSDX file by simply renaming its extension to ZIP and unzipping the file.

VSDX files are both files and packages, due to their nature.

VSDX files are also closely related to the following set of file types:

VSDM for storing macro-enabled drawings.
VSTX to store templates.
VSTM to store macro-enabled templates.

To work with VSDX files, you must have the following software package:

Visio 2013

How Can I Open VSDX File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open VSDX file is to find a VSDX file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a VSDX 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 VSDX 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 VSDX file opener then try to search online for "VSDX viewer", "application to open VSDX file" or "open VSDX file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open VSDX file

How Can I Open VSDX File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a VSDX file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a VSDX 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 VSDX file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as VSDX file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open VSDX file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open VSDX file then try to search for "VSDX viewer", "application to open VSDX file" or "read VSDX file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read VSDX file

How Can I Open VSDX File on Android

If you downloaded a VSDX 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 VSDX 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 "VSDX".
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 "VSDX viewer", "VSDX 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 VSDX File on iPhone or iPad

To open VSDX 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 VSDX 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 "VSDX". This way you can find apps which can open VSDX 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 "VSDX viewer" or "VSDX file" online in your favorite search engine.

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