ConceptDraw DIAGRAM is such a viable alternative for individuals and organizations that are looking for a professional business solution. With the introduction of Visio 2013, Microsoft has changed the native binary file format used in earlier versions of Microsoft Visio.
ConceptDraw DIAGRAM file import and export work with the new Visio VSDX file format. At the same time, it supports the import of MS Visio 2003-2010 VSD file format. ConceptDraw DIAGRAM supports import of the Visio 2003-2010 native VSD format as well as Visio XML format (VDX). Thus, if you need to open VSD, or VDX file, created in MS Visio 2003-2010, you can simply use ConceptDraw DIAGRAM Import options.
Another way to open Visio VSD files with ConceptDraw DIAGRAM on Mac and PC is using an online Visio File Convertor. It is a free web service available to anyone who has a requirement to open Visio (VSD) documents in ConceptDraw DIAGRAM. It is helpful when you need to convert several files at once. Thus, you will be saved from the boring process of opening-exporting a bunch of files one by one.
Open MS Visio file in ConceptDraw DIAGRAM :
- From the ConceptDraw DIAGRAM File menu, select Import
- Select the proper Microsoft Visio file option
- Browse to desired MS Visio file to be imported. Click OK.