File Extension Library


.VSIX File Extension

  • Developer by: Microsoft
  • Category: Plugin Files
  • Format: Zip

What are .VSIX files and how to open them?

Can't open .VSIX file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .VSIX file.

What is a .VSIX file extension?

.VSIX file extension is created by Microsoft. .VSIX has been classified as Plugin Files. The format of .VSIX file is Zip.

.VSIX is Visual Studio Extension

Software add-on created for Microsoft Visual Studio, a software development IDE for Windows; saved in a .ZIP format and contains files that extend the functionality of the Visual Studio software; stores a package description as well as binaries and other resources that comprise the extension.

Visual Studio extensions can be installed using the Extension Manager UI within the software.

NOTE: You can use the Visual Studio 2010 SDK to create VSIX extensions.

List of all softwares that can open the Visual Studio Extension
Windows
Microsoft Visual Studio 2017
Microsoft Visual Studio Code

How to fix problems with .VSIX files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .VSIX files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .VSIX file format
  2. You need to check the .VSIX file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)