Introduction of the Visio File Format VSDX
Microsoft Visio® , a powerful drawing software, is widely used by architects, engineers, project managers, financial worker to create flowcharts, block diagrams, business process illustrations, graphs, networks, floor plans, etc. With the update of Visio 2013, a new file format .vsdx has replaced the Visio previous binary file format .vsd and XML Drawing file format .vdx. The Visio new VSDX file is the combination of a ZIP archive package and mainly XML content.
Visio Viewer 2013 can open Visio drawings (.vsd files) saved in Visio 2000, 2002, 2003, 2007, 2010, and 2013. Visio Viewer 2013 can also open Visio XML drawings (.vdx files) saved in Visio 2002, 2003, and 2007. Visio Viewer 2016 can open Visio drawings (.vsd files) saved in Visio 2000, 2002, 2003, 2007, 2010, 2013, and 2016. VSDX is an image format associated Microsoft Visio 2013 and most likely contains diagrams, charts or other types of vector drawings. VSDX represents an upgrade of the previous extensions used for vector files by earlier version of Microsoft Visio VSD and VDX — and uses the XML language, including all drawing content in ZIP format.
For some users, there is no need to purchase MS Visio because they don't often use this software. However, you may get stuck in trouble when someone sent you a .vsdx file since you have no idea about how to open it. No worries, we have prepared a solution for you - Edraw Max - a better alternative to Visio.
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What Is Vsdx Format
What is a VSDX file? Office 2007 introduced new XML-based file formats for Microsoft Office Excel 2007, Office Word 2007, and Office PowerPoint 2007. Their file formats were the combination of a ZIP archive package and mainly XML content. Given the success of these formats, we decided to move in the same direction. A VSDX file is a drawing saved in the VSDX file format introduced with Visio 2013, a program used for making drawings and technical illustrations. It stores shapes, lines, text, and other objects arranged together on a free-form canvas. VSDX files are used for saving flowcharts, process diagrams, organizational charts, and other types of drawings.
How to Open Visio VSDX Files on Windows and Mac
Edraw Max, an all-in-one cross-platform diagram software, offers a great way to open and view Visio vsdx files both on Windows and Mac, which enables users to open, view, edit VSDX files and even convert back to Visio. Available on the iphone app store.
EdrawMax: a swiss knife for all your diagramming need
- Effortlessly create over 280 types of diagrams.
- Provide various templates & symbols to match your needs.
- Drag and drop interface and easy to use.
- Customize every detail by using smart and dynamic toolkits.
- Compatible with a variety of file formats, such as MS Office, Visio, PDF, etc.
- Feel free to export, print, and share your diagrams.
Three steps to import Visio .vdx files to Edraw Max:
Step One: Run Edraw Max.
Step Two: Go to File>Import, select “Import Visio File”.
Step Three: Brower the .vsdx file on your computer, and then click “Open”.
3 Reasons Why You Should Choose Edraw Max Instead of Visio
Edraw Max is an user-friendly alternative to Visio. Here are three reasons why you should choose Edraw Max:
1. Fully compatible with Microsoft Office
Like Visio, Edraw is compatible with Microsoft Office. Adding Edraw drawings to Word documents, PowerPoint presentations, or other Office documents is as simple as Copy and Paste.
2. Easy to Learn, Easy to Use, Small but smart
Drawing does not need to start anew. Just drag the ready-made shapes from the library pane and drop them on your page. Edraw makes it easier than ever to draw various kinds of diagrams.
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3. More affordable than Visio
Edraw Max is a fraction of the cost of Visio, and our licensing plan is more flexible. There are no 'software assurance' fees required to get upgrade pricing in future years with a lifetime upgrade guarantee. Your license is perpetual and you are assured of upgrade pricing for future releases.
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