How do I view VSD files?

  • ❓ How can I open and view VSD file?

    First, you need to upload a file: drag & drop your VSD file or click inside the white area to choose a file. Then you will be redirected to the viewer application.

  • ⏱️ How long does it take to open VSD file?

    The viewer app works fast. Typically it takes a couple of seconds to open a VSD file.

  • 🛡️ Is it safe to view VSD files using free GroupDocs Viewer?

    Of course! The preview files will be available instantly after the file uploaded. We will delete the uploaded file after 24 hours.

  • 💻 Can I open & view files VSD on Linux, Mac OS, or Android?

    Yes, you can use the free GroupDocs Viewer on any operating system that has a web browser. Our VSD viewer works online and does not require any software installation.

  • 🌐 What browser should I use to view VSD files?

    You can use any modern browser to view VSD files, for example, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Opera, or Safari.

  • What code is running on the server-side to render VSD files?

    Detailed code examples are available at GitHub in the form of executable projects. If you are only interested in rendering VSD files then check .NET & Java examples.

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    How do I view VSD files?

    What is a VSD File?

    VSD file format is the native format of Microsoft Visio application. This format is commonly known as Microsoft Visio Drawing File. VSD files contain advanced diagrams and vector graphics. VSD file format is very handy for business presentations. It includes texts, data, images, and various information flows and presents them in a lively and simple manner. The presentation of diagrams, organizational charts, and complicated flowcharts has become very easy with VSD files. Originally included in Microsoft Office package, VSD files are also supported in CorelDRAW.

    How to open VSD files with CorelDRAW

    1. Launch CorelDRAW
    2. Choose File > Open
    3. Find the VSD file you wish to open
    4. Select the File(s)
    5. Edit & Save Your File!

    Open VSD files on Windows

    • Compatible with:
    • Windows 10
    • Windows 8
    • Windows 7

    Open VSD files on Mac

    • Compatible with:
    • macOS 10.14
    • macOS 10.13
    • macOS 10.12

    • File Information
    • How to Open
    • How to Convert

    Microsoft Visio Drawing (Legacy)

    What is a VSD file?

    A VSD file is a drawing project saved by Microsoft Visio, a program used to create technical drawings. It may contain visual objects, information flows, text, and other data. VSD files may also store connection information for imported data sources.

    More Information

    How do I view VSD files?
    VSD file open in LibreOffice Draw 7

    Microsoft Visio allows you to visualize and communicate complex information through technical drawings saved as VSD files. The application is typically used in business settings to create flowcharts, workflow diagrams, organizational charts, software diagrams, network diagrams, and database models.

    The VSD format was more common in the 2000s when it was the default format utilized by Visio to save drawings. However, Microsoft replaced VSD files (binary-based) and .VDX files (XML-based) with the .VSDX format (Zip-based) when it released Visio 2013. However, Visio 2013 and later versions still support VSD and VDX files.

    How to open a VSD file

    You can open, edit, save, and convert VSD files with Microsoft Visio (Windows). You can also open VSD files with Draw, which is included in the free LibreOffice suite (multiplatform), The Omni Group OmniGraffle (macOS), CS Odessa ConceptDraw PRO (multiplatform), Nektony VSD Viewer (Android and iOS), and the Google Chrome web browser (with the Free Visio Viewer extension installed).

    How to convert a VSD file

    Various applications, including Microsoft Visio, CS Odessa ConceptDraw PRO, and Nevron Software MyDraw, can convert VSD files to other formats.

    For example, Microsoft Visio can convert VSD files to one of the following formats:

    • .JPG - JPEG Image
    • .PNG - Portable Network Graphic
    • .GIF - Graphical Interchange Format
    • .TIF - Tagged Image File Format
    • .BMP - Bitmap Image
    • .SVG - Scalable Vector Graphics File
    • .WMF - Windows Metafile
    • .EMF - Enhanced Windows Metafile
    • .PDF - Portable Document Format
    • .XPS - XML Paper Specification

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    Programs that open VSD files

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    How do I open a VSD file without Visio?

    Just download Microsoft's free Visio Viewer software, and run it to install the viewer on your computer. This free software will let you open and view Visio files without Visio.

    What programs can open VSD files?

    How to Open VSD Files. Visio is the primary program used to create, open, and edit VSD files. If you don't have that program, you can still open the file with CorelDRAW, iGrafx FlowCharter, or ConceptDraw PRO.

    How do I view Visio files in Windows 10?

    Viewing Visio drawings is as simple as double-clicking the drawing file in Windows Explorer. Internet Explorer will open, and Visio Viewer will render the drawing in the browser window. You can then pan and zoom in the drawing window by using toolbar buttons, keyboard shortcuts, or menu items in the shortcut menu.

    How do I view a Visio diagram without Visio?

    The Microsoft Visio Viewer is a free download that lets anyone view Visio drawings without having Visio installed on their computer. If you have Visio, you can still benefit from the viewer because it allows you to preview drawings in both Outlook and the Windows Preview pane.