There are a number of document formats that create problems for users. One of these is considered the XSD extension. It is quite rare in practice, so not all applications are able to open it. Let's talk about what this “monster” is and what utility it can be unpacked.

Select an application to work with a file with the XSD extension.

What is File Extension XSD?

The XSD file format is used to determine the type of data that occurs in the XML file. It also establishes the relationship between the various parameters. It can also be created by the Pattern Maker for Cross stitch program, which serves as a helper for beginners to cross-stitch. This software is the most popular among such people.

XSD: how to open

Let's see in more detail what programs can open XSD. There are quite a number of them, but we will consider the most basic ones.

1. XML editors. This option is the most reasonable since using these editors and you can create an XSD file.
   • XML Notepad. This program is a kind of Microsoft Notebook, which allows you to view and edit this extension. It has a wide range of features, such as syntax highlighting and file structure definition for its further convenient display on the screen.
     

   • Oxygen XML Editor. This software is used for serious and large-scale purposes when creating an XML document. It presents the XSD format as a bright nameplate. This utility can be downloaded both as a simple application and as an Eclipse plug-in.
     

Of course, that the operation to open this format can be done with the help of other professional programs. However, downloading them exclusively for this purpose is stupid and pointless.

2. Browsers The document in XSD format can be viewed in any browser. You can use them by typing the path to the document in the browser line or by moving it to this area. In each browser, you can see different display options, but the difference between them is insignificant. But we can not say that in browsers you can not edit your file.
3. Text editors. To open XSD, you can use almost all text editors. They can both view and edit files.
   • Notebook. This application is on every computer. Of course, editing in it is a bit inconvenient, but it will be quite possible to quickly view the contents.
     

   • WordPad. Of course, this software is more multifunctional, but only when working with ordinary text. If we are talking about XSD-format, then WordPad functionality is no different from Notepad. The only difference is the program interface.
     

   • Notepad ++. This application is an upgraded version of Notepad. The first thing that catches your eye is the highlighting of the text. This allows you to edit the document much faster.
     

As with XML editors, you can open XSD with other programs. If you decide to use Word, this will not be a particularly correct decision, since the data in it will be displayed in the same way as in Notepad.

Pattern Maker for Cross-stitch

As mentioned at the beginning of the article, XD is widely used by people involved in embroidery. In this case, the file is presented as an image. For its opening and editing created only one program - Pattern Maker for Cross-stitch. In it you can see a palette of colors and a description for embroidery. This software is very multi-functional, absolutely free and can easily be Russified.

Conversion to other formats

Due to the nature of the structure of this type of file, it is impossible to convert them to other formats. However, if you are working with an embroidery pattern, you can easily convert it to JPG using Pattern Maker for Cross-stitch. To do this, select “Export to graphic file” in the application menu, and then activate “Export schema” and “Export information”.

Thus, you have become acquainted with the XSD format, which can be not only textual information, but also an image. Of course, among ordinary users it is not widely distributed, but for people who are passionate about embroidery, this extension is necessary. We hope that you have no questions left. If you have them, then set them in the comments.