| Extension | .vsd |
| Category | images |
| Description | Microsoft Visio utilizes a globally recognized format named VSD (Visio Drawing) to create diagrams and vector graphics. VSD files contain visual representations such as diagrams, flowcharts, organization charts, and other visual elements. These files can be converted to other popular formats without needing Visio, enhancing the user experience. VSDs are commonly used in business, design, education, and project management, where visuals and diagrams are essential for information sharing, process illustration, and facilitating idea exchange. |
| Technical details | As a binary format, VSD files are easily editable, allowing users to revise and update diagram content. VSD files offer a wide range of tools that create visually appealing effects and simplify the comprehension and communication of complex information. VSD files comprise various components like shapes, lines, text, and connectors, which are used to create and represent the structure and relationships within a diagram. Numerous customizable properties for these components exist, including colors, styles, and formatting options. The size of a VSD file may vary depending on the diagram's complexity and the number of elements. The format also allows diagrams to be resized and adjusted without significant quality loss, making them scalable. |
