FILE FORMAT GUIDE
What is a VSDX file?
Microsoft Visio’s modern packaged drawing format for diagrams and technical plans. Use this guide to decide whether to keep VSDX or convert it for a different workflow.
PRACTICAL OVERVIEW
Where VSDX works well
VSDX is a strong choice for sharing the visible result of current Visio diagrams as fixed pages.
The right output depends on what must remain editable, how the file will be shared, and which application or device needs to open it.
FORMAT QUESTIONS
About VSDX files
What is VSDX best used for?
VSDX works especially well for sharing the visible result of current Visio diagrams as fixed pages.
What can change during conversion?
Dynamic data, custom stencils, formulas, layers, and interactive diagram behavior are not preserved in PDF. Features that do not exist in the chosen output format cannot be carried across exactly.
Should I keep the original VSDX file?
Yes. Keep the original until you have opened the result and checked its layout, quality, data, media tracks, or other important details.