File Extension Database

Open XSD File

A file with the XSD extension is a file designed under an XML schema.

It is a text-based file format that defines the validation rules for an XML file.

An XSD file is used to define what elements and attributes can appear in an XML document. It also defines the relationship of the items and what data can be stored in them.

An XSD file can require the XML file to have certain limits, relationships, order, attributes, nested characteristics, and other elements, as well as set restrictions.

XML files can reference an XSD file with the schemaLocation attribute.

XSD files store their content as text in XML format, which means that the files can be opened and viewed by any text editor and numerous other programs. However, if you want to edit an XSD file, you must use an XML editor, such as Microsoft XML Notepad.

Software to open an XSD file

To open and edit an XSD file, you must have one of the following software packages:

Typical XSD application file locations:

"g:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 10.0\Common7\IDE\devenv.exe" /dde
c:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 9.0\Common7\IDE\devenv.exe /dde
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 9.0\Common7\IDE\devenv.exe" /dde

Typical XSD mime types:

application/xml

Frequently used application names to open XSD files:

Microsoft Visual Studio 10.0
Microsoft Visual Studio 9.0

Frequently associated Windows objects:

VisualStudio.xsd.10.0
VisualStudio.xsd.9.0

How Can I Open XSD File on Windows

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

How Can I Open XSD File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open XSD File on Android

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

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

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