File Extension Library


.VSSX File Extension

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

What are .VSSX files and how to open them?

Can't open .VSSX 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 .VSSX file.

What is a .VSSX file extension?

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

.VSSX is Visio Stencil File

File used by Visio, a technical drawing program; saves a collection of shapes, connectors, or other objects that can be used within a drawing; often used by organizations for distributing logos and other standard design elements that can be included in technical drawings.

To add the shapes in a VSSX file to your installation of Visio, simply double-click the file and Visio will import the shapes into your stencils library.

The VSSX format was introduced with Visio 2013. Previous versions of the software use .VSS files for stencils.

List of all softwares that can open the Visio Stencil File
Windows
File Viewer Plus
Microsoft Visio 2016
Nevron Software MyDraw
Mac
Nevron Software MyDraw

How to fix problems with .VSSX files

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