What is Visio Viewer?
Visio Viewer is a free program developed by Microsoft that allows users to view Visio drawings and templates. It provides read-only access to Visio files, allowing you to open and view Visio diagrams without the need for the full Microsoft Visio software.
Some key features of Visio Viewer include:
- Opens the latest Visio file types including .vsdx, .vdx, .vsd, .vsd, .vss, .vst, .vsw, and Visio XML drawings
- Includes zoom, pan, and print capabilities for Visio drawings
- Lets you search for shapes, stencils, and templates in the drawings
- Allows adding comments and review drawings
- Provides redlining tools for feedback
- Exports drawings to PDF, XPS, JPG, BMP, GIF, HTML, and other formats
As Visio Viewer is read-only, you cannot edit, create new, or save diagrams with it. It is intended as a free tool for sharing and distributing Visio diagrams securely when the full Visio editor is not required. If you need to actually modify Visio drawings, the full Microsoft Visio application is recommended.