How to Open a VSDX File on PC or Mac

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This wikiHow teaches you how to open and view the contents of a VSDX (Visio) document, using a computer. VSDX files are the native format to Microsoft's premium Visio app, and usually contain drawings, technical illustrations or flowcharts. You can open them in an internet browser or use a free desktop app.

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Opening in Your Browser

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    Open https://www.lucidchart.com in your internet browser. Type this URL into your browser's address bar, and press ↵ Enter or ⏎ Return on your keyboard.
    • You can use any desktop browser like Chrome, Safari, Firefox or Opera.
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    This is a dark gray button in the upper-right corner of your screen. It will open the login page.
    • Alternatively, click Sign up free here to create a new account, or click the sign up with Google button in the middle of the page to use your Google account.
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    You can use your registered email address to sign in, if you have one, or click one of the Google , Office 365 or Yahoo options here to sign in with one of these accounts.
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    You can find it next to + Folder near the upper-left corner of the document list on the "My Documents" page. It will open a drop-down menu.
    • When you sign in, Lucidchart will open up to the "My Documents" page. You can view all your saved and imported files here.
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    This will open a new pop-up window.
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    It's in the upper-left corner of the Import Visio pop-up.
    • Alternatively, you can drag and drop your VSDX file from your computer.
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    Find and click the VSDX file you want to open in your files, and then click the Open button.
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    This is a gray button in the lower-right corner of the Import Visio pop-up. It will upload your VSDX file, and open it in the Lucidchart app in your browser.
    • You can log in to your Lucidchart account on any desktop or mobile device, and open this VSDX file from your "My Documents" page.
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Method 2
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Opening with An App

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    Open https://www.libreoffice.org in your internet browser. Type this URL into the address bar, and press ↵ Enter or ⏎ Return on your keyboard.
    • This is a free, open-source app that will open all VSD and VSDX files. It's available on both Mac, PC, and Linux.
    • Alternatively, you can try other apps like CS Odessa ConceptDraw PRO (PC and Mac), Nektony VSD Viewer (Mac and iOS), or Microsoft Visio 2019 (PC).
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    This is a green button in the middle of the welcome page. It will open a list of all the available versions on a new page.
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    You'll see the latest version of the app at the top of the "Download" list. It will download the app's setup file to your default folder for downloads.
    • If you're prompted, select a saving location in the file navigator pop-up.
    • Make sure the operating system (Mac, PC or Linux) selected above the Download button is the correct one for your computer.
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    You'll find a DMG setup file on Mac, and MSI or EXE file on Windows.
    • Find and open the downloaded setup file on your computer.
    • Follow the installation wizard's steps to finish installing Lucidchart.
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    Locate your VSDX file, and right-click on the file icon to see your options.
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    This will show a list of all the compatible programs on your computer to open this file.
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    Select LibreOffice on the "Open with" menu. This will launch the LibreOffice app, and open your VSDX file here.
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      1. Open https://www.lucidchart.com in a browser.
      2. Click Log in on the top-right, and log in.
      3. Click Import on the top-left of the "My Documents" list.
      4. Click Import Visio .
      5. Click Choose files .
      6. Select your file, and click Open .
      7. Click Import .
      8. Open and view your file from "My Documents".

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