FileDesc.com
If you are seeking information about file extensions, then you are in the right place at right time.

Details of extension .vss

On this page, we're going to take a closer look at the .vss file extension. We'll explain what exactly a .vss fileformat is and how you can use it. If you're interested in learning more details about this type of file, we'll show you where to find them. And if you ever need to convert .vss files into different formats, we'll give you some tips on how to do that too. Let's see the 2 file formats associated with this file extension!

Contents

We trust that our website will provide valuable information for you. If you have any questions, just ask!

vss file - Microsoft Visio Stencil

Microsoft Visio Stencil

The VSS file is a Microsoft Visio Stencil. Microsoft Visio is diagramming software for Microsoft Windows. It uses vector graphics to create diagrams. A stencil (VSS) is a collection of shapes associated with a particular Microsoft Office Visio template (VST).
Category: Document files
Application: Microsoft Visio
Program name: -
Mime-type: application/vnd.visio
Magic bytes (HEX): -
Magic string (ASCII): -
Aliases:
-
Related extensions:
.vdx Microsoft Visio Diagram XML
.vsdx Microsoft Visio 2013 Drawing
.vstm Microsoft Visio 2013 macro-enabled Template
.vssm Microsoft Visio 2013 macro-enabled Stencil
Links:
vss file - VectorWorks VectorScript Script

VectorWorks VectorScript Script

The VSS file is a VectorWorks VectorScript Script. Vectorworks is a computer-aided design (CAD) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) software program developed by Nemetschek Vectorworks that is used for drafting, technical drawing and 3D modeling.
Category: Data files
Application: Vectorworks
Program name: -
Mime-type: application/octet-stream
Magic bytes (HEX): -
Magic string (ASCII): -
Aliases:
-
Related extensions:
.vww Vectorworks Workspace
.vwx VectorWorks 2008 Document
.qtr Vectorworks v11 Workspace
.mcd VectorWorks Drawing Document
Links:
-

The .vss file extension might not only belong to a single type of file, there could be various kinds that use it. Keep in mind that files with the .vss extension may contain various content types. If you have helpful information about this extension, write to us!

Could someone have spelled the .vss file extension wrong?

In our database, we came across the following similar extensions:

.vsw Microsoft Visio Workspace
.bss Bridge Base Online Data
.vsq VOCALOID2 Sequence
.vse Video Server E Video
.ves C Visual Explorer Saved State
.svs Aperio SVS Slide

The .vss extension is frequently misused

People sometimes confuse the .vss filename extension. Based on the searches on our site, here are the most common misspellings from the past year.

vsw (1), bss (1), vsq (1), vse (1), ves (1), svs (1), vs (1), vqs (1), fss (1), css (1)

Having trouble opening a .vss file?

If you want to open a .vss file on your computer, you just need to have the appropriate program installed. Incorrect settings for the .vss association can trigger this error.

Windows can't open this file:

File: example.vss

To open this file, Windows needs to know what program you want to use to open it. Windows can go online to look it up automatically, or you can manually select from a list of programs that are installed on your computer.

To change file associations:

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click Open With.
  • In the Open With dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click Browse to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the Always use the selected program to open this kind of file check box.

Supported operating systems

Windows Server 2016/2019/2022, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux, Mac OS X, macOS, iOS, Android