How to open a visio. How to open VSD file

Files with the extension .vsd And .vsdx intended for the program Microsoft Visio Viewer(vviewer.exe) and contain visual objects, text, diagrams and other graphic information. The problem is that not everyone has the opportunity or desire to use Microsoft Visio.

To view and edit files, you can download other programs for any platform (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android), use online viewing of files in VSD/VSDX format, or convert them to a regular PDF.

Although Visio files are designed for diagrams and vector graphics, they consist of a group of XML files that are contained within a ZIP archive. This makes it difficult to convert a document from one format to another, so the choice of programs and free services is not very wide.

Open .vsd and .vsdx files without Visio:

Open .vsd and .vsdx online (in the browser)

On the Internet, online services for viewing and editing documents with the .vsd/.vsdx extension are rare (not counting converters), which is due to the peculiarity of the format. However, Microsoft has provided the ability to open VSD files in the browser using the service functionality SharePoint(Microsoft SharePoint Foundation, Windows SharePoint Services).

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UPD: We managed to find one online VSD file viewer that is actually capable of opening vector graphics in the browser - ofoct.com/viewer/. The site is in English, but it is not difficult to understand: you just need to upload the document from your computer or from a URL. In addition to .vsd, the service opens many other graphic formats, so it’s worth bookmarking it.
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According to the official Visio Professional 2013 support site https://support.office.com (in Russian), viewing Visio documents in the browser and adding annotations by other users does not necessarily require Visio installation. Viewing without installing software is only available if the diagram is saved in SharePoint, and this service is not available in all versions of Windows and the program itself.

In other words, if there is no SharePoint service on the computer (you can look through Start -> Control Panel -> Services), view.vsd will not be available without installing Visio or other programs. If SharePoint is working, then you can use the instructions from Microsoft:

1. Go to the SharePoint library where the diagram is stored.
2. Click the schema name to open the file in the browser.
3. Click and drag the diagram to view individual parts. To resize the diagram, use the zoom tools in the status bar.
4. To display the entire diagram in the browser window, click the Select viewing scale button.

This and other instructions from the Microsoft website imply working on documents with the VSD/VSDX extension within the framework of public access. Such functionality is usually present in companies where Windows Server is deployed and SharePoint services functionality is enabled. For an ordinary user, it is better to use free software for working with documents.vsd without installing Visio.

This is what a Visio document looks like when opened using SharePoint in a browser Internet Explorer(other browsers do not support the .vsd(x) extension):

To view and then print, it is not necessary to install the software; it is enough to convert the document with the .vsd extension online into the more familiar .pdf. PDF is a common format; viewing and printing will not pose any problems.

Online conversion of files with the extension .VSD to .PDF:

1. Zamzar.com. On the site online you can convert Visio files not only to PDF, but also to other popular graphic formats (vsd in bmp, gif, html, jpg, pdf, png, tiff). The site is free and in Russian. The maximum file size is limited to 50 MB. The result of document conversion will be sent by email. Address - zamzar.com/ru/.
2. Coolutils.com. A Russian-language converter with simple functionality - just a few buttons, which won’t be difficult to understand. On the page coolutils.com/ru/online, just upload a document in VSD format, select the conversion direction and receive a link to download the file with the desired extension. The following formats are supported: PDF, JPEG, TIFF, CGM, PNG, SWF.
3. Aconvert.com. The site is in English, but simple and clear. Allows you to convert all types of Microsoft Visio Format documents to PDF: .vsd, .vss, .vst, .vsw, .vdx, .vsx, .vtx, .vsdx, .vsdm, .vssx, .vssm, .vstx, .vstm, .vsl. You need to select a file on your computer and the format into which the file will be converted. Currently, you can convert Visio files to the following extensions: PDF, DOC, DOCX, XLS, XLSX, PPT, PPTX, HTML, TXT, CSV, RTF, ODT, ODS, ODP, XPS and OXPS.

The specified list of converters and extensions is enough to turn .vsd or .vsdx into the usual .pdf or any other convenient format. After this, it will not be difficult to send the document for printing and make any graphic or text changes to it.

This is what the functionality of the vsd-to-pdf service looks like on aconvert.com:

Programs for viewing, editing and printing.VSD

Although .vsd and .vsdx files are designed for Microsoft Visio, in reality they can be opened by various software on Windows, Mac, iOS and Linux. Windows users will have the easiest time - a large selection of software allows you to decide how to open a VSD; there are free solutions.

MacOS and iOS

• LibreOffice. For MacOS X all office applications are also free, you can download the installation files from the link. First you need to install LibreOffice itself, and then the localization package if you want to translate the program into Russian.
• The Omni Group OmniGraffle. The application is available for both computers (MacOS X) and mobile devices (iOS). On the developer's website you can download a shareware 14-day trial version of the application. This will allow you to work with .vsd and any other graphic formats for half a month without restrictions in functionality. After this, the program will offer to purchase a license at a price $99,99 USD for regular version and $199,99 USD for Pro license.
• Nektony VSD Viewer. The Visio Viewer application for iPad and iPhone allows you to work with all Visio files, works starting from OS 8.0. The developer's website offers to purchase applications in the iTunes Store for 9,99$ .
• VSD Viewer for Visio Drawings. A full-fledged application for computers on MacOS X, worth 1,150 rubles in the Russian Apple application store.

Nektony VSD Viewer for iOS and MacOS can be called the cheapest solution for working with Visio extensions on Mac, but at the same time it is distinguished by professional capabilities and excellent performance (reviews of the program are extremely positive). Suitable for those who do not have enough capabilities of the free LibreOffice and do not want to spend money on expensive software.

The most common problem that prevents users from opening this file is an incorrectly assigned program. To fix this in Windows OS, you need to right-click on the file, in the context menu, hover the mouse over the “Open with” item, and select “Select a program...” from the drop-down menu. As a result, you will see a list of installed programs on your computer, and you can select the appropriate one. We also recommend checking the box next to "Use this application for all VSD files."

Another problem that our users also encounter quite often is that the VSD file is corrupted. This situation can arise in many cases. For example: the file was downloaded incompletely as a result of a server error, the file was damaged initially, etc. To resolve this problem, use one of the recommendations:

• Try finding the file you need in another source on the Internet. You may have luck finding a more suitable version. Example Google search: "File filetype:VSD" . Just replace the word "file" with the name you want;
• Ask them to send you the original file again, it may have been damaged during transmission;

The VSD format is a file type that is designed for creating professional graphs, flowcharts, databases, all kinds of drawings and other graphic diagrams on a PC. It is great for solving professional problems. Designers, video game and software developers work with this format, and also prepare business presentations and reporting forms (diagrams, flowcharts, etc.). VSD is an acronym that stands for Visio Drawing File. Starting with Visio 2013, the format has the VSDX extension.

Programs for editing the vsd format

Microsoft Visio

The vsd format is a unique extension patented by Microsoft. Especially for working with complex vector and tabular data was created by Microsoft Visio. The presented program is the best solution for opening the vsd format (opens automatically), which, among other things, has a number of useful functions:

• integration with Skype business utility;
• backward compatibility with files from AutoCAD;
• support for the “smart shapes” function that selects templates;
• a wide range of ready-made templates and shapes for creating tables;
• decent spectrum convenient tools for editing projects;
• compatibility with devices running on third-party OS, for example, devices from Apple.

Despite all the advantages of Microsoft Visio, the price of the software can be a little puzzling - the professional version of the utility costs 32,700 rubles. Of course, Microsoft offers potential buyers a trial period, but this is not enough for regular use. Be careful because Microsoft Visio opens the requested format in Internet Explorer.

IGrafx FlowCharter

VSD was created by the independent company Visio, which was successfully bought by the mega-concern Microsoft, so today this extension can be called its product. Using the extension, network graphs, diagrams, diagrams, and everything related to vector images are created. This kind of content is needed for detailed presentations of business projects. For less experienced users, the question usually arises - how to open VSD.

Format.vsd: graphics, drawings, diagrams, text

This type of format carries information in the form of text and visual objects. In Windows, Linux, and Mac OS operating systems you can find files with this extension. Since 2013, a VSDX file has been developed with updated features.

VSD may contain drawings, diagrams, and circuits. The main question for users who have to deal with this extension is how to open the VSD format. The answer is easily found on the Internet. These are the programs:

• , in which you can view information and print it;
• for more professional work with content;
• , where you can edit information;
• , a shareware utility for various actions on a file.

How to open a VSD file – online, on PC, on smartphone

When you have the right functionality, the question of how to open a VSD file does not arise.

In the browser

To open a VSD file online, you need to use Microsoft's SharePoint service in any browser. If your OS does not provide it, you need to look for opportunities on the Internet. Searches lead to the site in English ofoct.com. Usability on it is quite simple, files are simply downloaded from the computer. The site also opens other graphic formats.

There is an easier way: converting to PDF. There are several sites that perform this conversion quickly.

On PC

To open the format in viewing mode, you need to install the program included in the Microsoft software package, which works as an add-on for the IE browser. Explorer must be version 8 or higher. To fully work with the vsd file, you should download the program

Some users may need to open a file with the extension VSD. Such a file is a product of the MS Visio program, contains vector graphics, and its contents can be viewed using specialized programs, often paid for. In this material I will tell you how you can open a VSD file, what programs and services will help us with this, and how to use them.

What is VSD

The abbreviation "VSD" is an abbreviation of the English words " Visio Drawing File" (Visio drawing file). A file with this extension is usually a product of the Microsoft Visio program pre-2013, since after 2013, due to the next update of the program, “vsd” was replaced by the more modern “vsdx” format. Previously, I reviewed online services for opening descriptions of PostScript drawings.

However, the VSD file is usually encrypted using a special encryption algorithm, so only a limited number of programs can open it and work with it.

How to open VSD format

Since, as mentioned above, the VSD file is encrypted, only a few programs can work with it and open it. Typically, the method of playing a vsd file is standard: you install and run one of the programs listed below, click on the “File” tab, and point the program to the path to your vsd file (or it may be enough to double-click on this file, the desired program will pick it up herself).

What programs will help us open VSD? I would highlight the following tools:

• Microsoft Visio Viewer is a free tool created by Microsoft specifically for viewing Microsoft Visio editor files with the “VSD” extension. It exists in the form of an add-on to the Internet Explorer browser, which allows you to open files with the “VSD” extension using this browser. Download and install this tool, then, while in Explorer, simply double-click on this file, IE will open, and in it the contents of the VSD file. You can move the image, scale it, view shape properties, and so on;
• LibreOffice is a suite of office programs distributed completely free of charge. Available for different OS versions, it is a free alternative to the paid Microsoft Office. Allows you to open the contents of a .vsd file;
• Microsoft Visio is a basic vsd file program, an editor for vector graphics, diagrams and flowcharts. The full functionality of the product is paid, but purchasing this program for the sake of several views of the vsd files we need does not seem optimal;
• iGrafx FlowCharter is a utility created for process mapping, a graphical modeling tool, and is used as an auxiliary tool in business activity. The product is also paid;
• CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X7 (X8) is the famous graphics editor Corel Draw. You can only download a trial version of the product for free, although you can search for free versions of it online;
• SmartDraw is a vector graphics creation tool and VSD extension viewer. It exists in two versions – downloadable (for Windows OS) and network (cloud). You can download a free trial version.

How to open .vsd online

You can view VSD online using the Ofoct network service, or by installing special extensions on your browser for viewing VSD files online (extension for Google Chrome and extensions for Mozilla Firefox). Usually, after installing the specified extensions, you can view .vsd online using the functionality of your browser.

Online services to convert VSD to PDF

Various online converters available on the Internet will help you convert VSD to PDF. In particular, we can note the online converters Zamzar and CoolUtils, which work on a similar principle.

1. You log in to the site and use the “Browse” button to upload the required vsd file to the resource;
2. Select the conversion format (in this case “pdf”) and click the “Convert” button (or “Download converted file”).
3. As a result, you receive the required pdf file.

Conclusion

Above I have listed both desktop and network tools that will help you open a VSD file. Although most programs are paid, there are also free alternatives that allow you to view the contents of vsd files. You can also take a closer look at various online services and extensions for your browser - they will effectively help you open files with the VSD extension.