XSD File Extension

XSD file extension is created by Developer, also known as XML Schema Definition. XSD has been classified as Developer Files. This file is saved in an XML structure and its contents can be viewed in a Text Editor. You can open XSD files in Microsoft XML Notepad program.

XML Schema Definition File Type

What is a XSD File Type?

An XSD file stores its raw text content in XML format, which means that it can be opened and viewed by n' any text editor and many other programs. If you want to edit an XSD file, however, you need to use an XML editor such as Microsoft XML Notepad, Bare Bones BBEdit, or SyncRO Soft oXygen XML Editor.

XSD files can be used as an alternative to .DTD files to define XML schemas.

Free online XSD Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .XSD (XML Schema Definition) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to XSD, merge, split and compare the XSD files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.

XSD Converter

Open XSD

Edit XSD

Compare XSD Files

Merge XSD Files

Split XSD Files

XSD Metadata Viewer

XSD Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the XML Schema Definition .XSD File Extensions while opening the .XSD files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open XSD Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for XML Schema Definition on your system such as Microsoft XML Notepad.
2. Associate default Microsoft Microsoft XML Notepad program for *.xsd (XML Schema Definition) files.
   
   

   Associate XSD Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.XSD (e.g example.xsd) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Microsoft Microsoft XML Notepad program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .xsd files.
   
   

   Associate XSD Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.XSD (e.g example.xsd) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Microsoft Microsoft XML Notepad program Or other appropriate program that you want.
   3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
   4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .Microsoft XML Notepad extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related XSD File Extensions

XSD default file extension is .XSD and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for XSD File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the XSD files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Open XSD File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	Adobe ColdFusion Builder 2018 for Windows	Commercial	Adobe
	Microsoft InfoPath 000 for Windows	Paid	Microsoft
	Liquid Technologies Liquid XML Studio 2014 REV3 for Windows	Commercial	Liquid Technologies
	Microsoft Notepad 1903 for Windows	Bundled	Microsoft
	SyncRO Soft oXygen XML Editor 22 for Windows	Commercial	SyncRO Soft
	Progress Stylus Studio X15 RELEASE 2 for Windows	Commercial	Progress
	Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 for Windows	Commercial	Microsoft
	Microsoft XML Notepad 2007 for Windows	Open Source	Microsoft
	Altova XMLSpy 2017 for Windows	Commercial	Altova

Open XSD File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	Bare Bones BBEdit 13 for MacOs	Commercial	Bare Bones
	Adobe ColdFusion Builder 2018 for MacOs	Commercial	Adobe
	SyncRO Soft oXygen XML Editor 22 for MacOs	Commercial	SyncRO Soft

Open XSD file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	SyncRO Soft oXygen XML Editor 22 for Linux	Commercial	SyncRO Soft

Open XSD file on Web

Open XSD file on iOS

Open XSD file on Android

About Licensing

1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
3. Free⁺ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

About XSD - XML Schema Definition

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