All about VSL Files

The VSL file type is primarily associated with Vienna Instruments.

VSLFile Extension VSL
File extension: VSL
File type:  virtual instrument library

What is a VSL file

VSL files mostly belong to Vienna Instruments by Vienna Symphonic Library. A VSL file is a stylesheet template used by Velocity template engine. It contains text, CSS, and code written in Velocity Template Language in order to dynamically generate a CSS stylesheet. Another type of VSL file is a library (a plugin) used by Visio process modeling software. GetRight download manager uses a VSL file to store its download list. Visual Lighting interior/exterior lighting design software saves a lighting design in a VSL file. Audio sample libraries used by Vienna Instruments orchestral music player are also stored in a VSL file.

How can I open a VSL file?

You need a suitable software like Vienna Instruments to open a VSL file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your VSL file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a VSL file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Programs that open and convert VSL files:

  1. Vienna Instruments by Vienna Symphonic Library
    See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. VSL files are often referred to as Vienna Instruments audios because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
  2. COMPRESS (pressure vessel data) by Codeware
    COMPRESS is a computer-aided vessel design and manufacturing software. A discontinued DOS version of COMPRESS is saved in a VSL file. This file format is classified as CAD.
  3. GetRight (download list) by Headlight Software
    GetRight is a file download management program for Windows desktop. Its download list is saved in a VSL file. This file format is classified as Data.
  4. Velocity (stylesheet template) by Apache
    Velocity is a template engine for dynamically generating web pages and stylesheets. Its stylesheet templates are saved in a VSL file. This file format is classified as Developer. Related links: Intellij IDEA
  5. Visio (library/plugin) by Microsoft
    Visio is a vector graphics process modelling and diagramming software. Libraries and plugins used by Visio are saved in VSL files. This file format is classified as Plugin.
  6. Visual Lighting (lighting plan) by Acuity Brands
    Visual Lighting is a computer-aided interior/exterior design software. Lighting designs and lighting calculations created with Visual Lighting are saved in a VSL file. This file format is classified as CAD.

VSL file extension format:

Every file has a defined file format, i.e. how the data is arranged in the file. Each file format has a unique extension and almost always a unique signature. For example, Microsoft Word documents have the extension .docx and the signature (usually the first 3 characters in this file) PK. File extension, signature and file format must match; otherwise errors will occur when the file is opened. So a detailed analysis of a file is vital in order to determine the format and the associated program. Our evaluation of the VSL files is as follows:

The VSL file extension is primarily used by a single program. The following file formats are most commonly found in VSL files:

All the rest of the VSL files (15%) have different formats, the following 3 formats can be found: tQF. Tagged as last, dhawalcafinalscmpe, introductionvideo, management, accounts, decision, account, capital, session, create, parta or jpog. You can get all the details of your VSL file by dragging it onto this page or by clicking the button "Choose your .vsl file to analyze" above.

Technical Data for VSL File Extension

File classification:
Audio
Related files:

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: Visio.AddOn.6, FileType: Microsoft Visio Add-On

ProgramID: vslfile, FileType: Download List File, AppName: GetRight® www.getright.com
EXEFile: getright.exe

ProgramID: vslfile, FileType: vsl file, AppName: Download Accelerator Plus
EXEFile: DAP.EXE

ProgramID: vslfile, FileType: vsl file, AppName: RealDownload
EXEFile: REALDOWNLOAD.EXE

ProgramID: vslfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\DAP\DAP.EXE VSL:%l

ProgramID: vslfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\GetRight\getright.exe %1

ProgramID: vslfile
EXEFile: D:\EXTRA_~1\SMALLP~1\DOWNLO~1\DAP\DAP.EXE VSL:%l

ProgramID: vslfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Real\RealDownload\Realdownload.exe %l

ProgramID: vslfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\INTERN~1\DAP\DAP.EXE VSL:%l

ProgramID: vslfile
EXEFile: C:\Documents and Settings\Josh Allen\My Documents\MISC\GetRight\getright.exe %1

ProgramID: VisualMain.Document
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Visual 2.0\Program\VisualMain.exe %1

ProgramID: vslfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\DownShift\getright.exe

ProgramID: vslfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Real\RealDownload\Realdownload.exe

ProgramID: vslfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\DAP Premium\DAP.EXE VSL:%l


a vsl virtual instrument library is a special file format by Vienna Symphonic Library and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with VSL files

  • Associate the VSL file extension with the correct application.
  • Update your software that should actually open virtual instrument librarys. Because only the current version supports the latest VSL file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Vienna Symphonic Library manufacturer website after an available Vienna Instruments update.
  • To make sure that your VSL file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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