Windows
Compatible applications
Quick Facts
Basic information about this file format
Extension
.VSDX
File Type
Visio Drawing
Category
Data
Best first step
Use compatible software
Quick Summary
A practical overview of the .vsdx file format
VSDX is the file extension for drawings created with Microsoft Visio, a diagramming and vector graphics application. It's the primary file format used by Visio 2013 and later versions, replacing the older .VSD format. VSDX files store a wide range of diagrams, including flowcharts, network diagrams…
File extension
.VSDX
File type
Visio Drawing
Category
Data
Recommended action
Open with a trusted compatible app
How to open a .vsdx file
Start with a trusted app that supports this format
- Check the file extension carefully and confirm that the file name really ends with .vsdx.
- Use software that supports this file type. If one app does not work, try another compatible program for the same platform.
- Update the application if the file was created by a newer version of the software.
- Scan files from unknown sources before opening them, especially documents, archives, scripts, installers, and executable files.
What is a .vsdx file?
File extension details and usage information
VSDX is the file extension for drawings created with Microsoft Visio, a diagramming and vector graphics application. It's the primary file format used by Visio 2013 and later versions, replacing the older .VSD format. VSDX files store a wide range of diagrams, including flowcharts, network diagrams, organizational charts, floor plans, and engineering designs. The format is based on the Open Packaging Conventions (OPC) standard, which is a ZIP-based container that holds XML files and other resources. This allows for better data recovery and interoperability compared to older Visio formats. VSDX files can contain shapes, text, images, and metadata, all organized within the XML structure. The format supports various features like data linking, custom shapes, and automation through VBA macros. While Visio is the primary application for creating and editing VSDX files, other applications and viewers can open and display them, although editing capabilities may be limited.
Software Compatibility
Programs that may open or work with .vsdx files
macOS
Compatible applications
Linux
Compatible applications
Mobile
Mobile applications
Can .vsdx files be converted?
Options for saving or exporting this file to another format
In many cases, a .vsdx file can be converted by opening it in compatible software and using an option such as Save As, Export, or Convert. The available output formats depend on the file type and the application used.
- Use the original software that created the file when possible.
- Check whether the application supports exporting to common formats.
- Be careful with online converters when working with private, business, or sensitive files.
- If conversion fails, the file may be corrupted, incomplete, encrypted, or not actually a .vsdx file.
Why can't I open a .vsdx file?
Common reasons this file type may not open correctly
Wrong software
The file may require a specific program that supports the .vsdx format.
Incorrect extension
The file extension may have been renamed manually, even though the actual file format is different.
Corrupted file
The file may be incomplete, damaged during download, or transferred incorrectly.
Outdated app
Your software may need to be updated before it can open newer versions of this file format.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about .vsdx files
To open a .vsdx file, use software that supports this file format.
- Microsoft Visio
- Microsoft Visio Viewer
- LibreOffice Draw (limited support)
- ConceptDraw DIAGRAM
- Microsoft Visio (via web app or virtualization)
Open the file in compatible software and look for options such as Save As, Export, or Convert. If no export option is available, the file may require a specialized converter or the original application that created it.
- Verify that the file extension is correct.
- Install or update compatible software.
- Try another application that supports this format.
- Check whether the file is corrupted, incomplete, or encrypted.
A file extension alone does not guarantee whether a file is safe or unsafe. Only open files from trusted sources, scan unknown files before opening them, and be especially careful with executable, script, archive, and document files.
File safety tips
Use caution with unknown files
Only open files from trusted sources. Before opening a .vsdx file, scan it with antivirus software, verify that the file extension is expected, and avoid running unknown executable, installer, macro-enabled document, or script files.