Tips to open VSD file
Can't open the VSD file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open VSD files as well as a list of programs that support VSD files.
VSD file extension
The VSD file is supported on 4 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the VSD files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the VSD file on each system platform.
What is VSD file?
The file with the extension VSD is the Vector Image Files file type. It was designed by Microsoft. In addition to this file, the Vector Image Files category includes 138 related files. Visio Drawing Format appears on 4 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on iOS, Linux, Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The VSD Viewer application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Nektony LLC. There are also 7 alternative programs to handle the VSD file. CorelDRAW, LibreOffice, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Visio 2010: Visio Viewer will apply when it is not possible to use VSD Viewer.
How to open VSD file?
The main problem with Visio Drawing Format is that the VSD file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open VSD, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the VSD file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install VSD Viewer
The first step is to check if the computer has the VSD Viewer program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name VSD Viewer in it. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open VSD files.
Programs to open VSD file
Remember to download programs supporting VSD files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of VSD Viewer with VSD files
If, despite the installed application, the VSD file does not start in the VSD Viewer application, you must create a file association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the VSD file with the VSD Viewer application.
Step 3. Update VSD Viewer to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the VSD Viewer program, it is possible that Visio Drawing Format requires a newer version of the program. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Nektony LLC page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the VSD file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:
The VSD file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the VSD file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our VSD file. However, remember that not every infected VSD file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the VSD files changes over time. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair VSD file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Microsoft, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted VSD files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move VSD to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file VSD to close. However, some background programs may block the VSD file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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