VSS Viewer - Open Visio Stencil Files on Android

A VSS file is a Visio stencil: a library of master shapes that Microsoft Visio versions up to 2010 stored in a binary format. Network icons, flowchart symbols and equipment shapes were distributed this way for years, and many of those libraries still circulate. Without Visio installed there is no simple way to see what a stencil contains, and Visio has never been released for Android.

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud makes the contents visible. A REST request renders the VSS stencil and produces HTML, PDF, JPG or PNG, giving an Android app displayable output plus zoom and thumbnails for inspecting individual shapes.

Developers add the Android SDK for Java from Maven or Gradle and adapt the supplied code samples. Each request can be tested in a browser through the API Explorer first, and initial development runs on the free trial.

A stencil that arrives by email can be checked at once in the free GroupDocs.Viewer app. Drawing formats that use these stencils render too, as part of more than 180 supported document types.


  • View VSS Online via Java
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  • View VSS Online via Node.js
  • View VSS Online via .NET

VSS Viewer - Open Visio Stencil Files on Android

View VSS and other Popular Formats for Free

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How to view VSS file online

  • Select the file by clicking the VSS App or simply drag & drop a VSS file.
  • Click the Open button to upload and view VSS file.
  • That is all! You can view your VSS document online.

Frequently Asked Questions

What features does GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud offer?

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud provides various features, such as zooming, paging, searching within documents, text selection, and rendering options. You can render specific pages, generate document thumbnails, or even render documents as images.

I want to create my own app that can view VSS file online?

Check our Cloud SDKs at GitHub if you are looking for the source code to view VSS file format in the Cloud.

How does an Android developer display an Excel workbook with this API?

Upload the workbook to your storage, then have the SDK request a view of it. Each sheet returns as a page in HTML, PDF or image form, ready to place in a scrolling layout.

How can I integrate GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud into my application?

Integration is done through APIs provided by GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud. The service offers APIs for different programming languages and platforms, making it convenient for developers to incorporate document viewing capabilities into their applications or websites.

How secure is the document viewing process in GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud?

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud ensures a secure document viewing process with data encryption, secure protocols, and adherence to data protection standards.

What file formats are supported by GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud APIs?

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud APIs support a wide range of file formats including PDF, Word, Excel, and more.

Is there a limit on the number of document views I can generate using GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud APIs?

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud APIs offer flexible limits on the number of document views based on your subscription plan. Contact GroupDocs support for more details on view limits.

Are there SDKs available for GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud APIs?

Yes, GroupDocs provides SDKs for various programming languages to simplify the integration and utilization of Viewer Cloud APIs in your applications.

What document formats does GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud support?

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud supports a wide range of document formats, including PDF, Microsoft Word (DOC, DOCX), Excel (XLS, XLSX), PowerPoint (PPT, PPTX), images (JPEG, PNG, GIF, TIFF), and more.

Are there any limitations or usage restrictions with GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud?

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud has certain usage limits depending on the subscription plan you choose. These limits may include the number of API requests, document size, or the number of concurrent connections. Its recommended to review the pricing and plans to understand the specific limitations.

Visio Stencil File (VSS) Viewer REST API

VSS REST APIs are secured and require authentication

Get VSS document information like page & attachment count as well as properties

View VSS and hundreds of other formats from CAD, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Email & eBook

Render VSS files using a single API call

View VSS as PDF

Rotate, reorder & watermark VSS pages

View VSS with its attachments

View VSS as Images like BMP, PNG, JPEG & TIFF

View VSS as HTML5

Programmatically get list of supported file types.

Use our REST API to get list of 186 supported document types.

Zooming functionality

The Viewer Cloud APIs provide zooming capabilities, allowing users to zoom in and out of document pages to view content in more detail or from a broader perspective.

Free Apps support show or hide document comments

API Allows to view and comments embedded inside supported documents types.

Page navigation

The APIs offer intuitive page navigation features that allow users to navigate through document pages easily and efficiently.

Free Apps availability

Users can access and utilize FREE Apps for document viewing and annotation online, providing a convenient and cost-effective solution for accessing and interacting with document content.

Free online VSS viewer supports over 186 file formats

The cloud-based viewer API for VSS has the ability to display different document formats quickly, with just a few lines of code. Using the SDK for Android you can find out about the various document formats supported by the SDK.

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud REST API Explorer

The easiest way to try out GroupDocs.Conversion Cloud API right away in your browser is by using GroupDocs Cloud Web API explorer, which is a collection of Swagger documentation for the GroupDocs Cloud APIs.It allows you to effortlessly interact and try out every single operation our APIs exposes.

Wide range of document format support

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud APIs and FREE Apps support a variety of document formats including PDF, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), AutoCAD, image files (PNG, JPEG), and more.

Online document viewing

Users can view documents online without the hassle of downloading them first, providing a convenient and efficient way to access and interact with document content.

Printing support

Users can print documents directly from the viewer, enabling them to easily generate physical copies of the document content if needed.

Integration capabilities

Developers can easily integrate the Viewer Cloud APIs into their applications to enable users to view documents directly within the application interface without the need to download them.

Self-host VSS Cloud Viewer Free App

The GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud Container Image enables users to self-host GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud for VSS using Docker.

Render VSS files to remote FTP or Cloud storage

Use third-party cloud storage to save your VSS rendered files.

  • Amazon S3
  • Azure Storage
  • Google Cloud Storage
  • Google Drive
  • Dropbox
  • Box
  • FTP

Show or hide document headers and footers

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud APIs supports rendering of headers and footers.

Flexible Rendering of VSS Documents

GroupDocs.Viewer is a powerful document viewer REST API that allows you to display over 186 document formats in your applications. It allows rendering of VSS for the whole document, page by page or custom range of pages.

Free Alternative to Desktop & Mobile VSS Viewer Apps

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud app does not need any installation or setup to view VSS. You can quickly start using the Viewer App in your browser to view any number of files per day absolutely free of charge.

Extract document text while rendering in image mode

Our API allows extract text from documents

Text selection

Users can select, copy, and paste text directly from documents, making it easy to extract and use information from the content.

Minify VSS Output Content

One of the most exciting features of our Cloud-based viewer API for VSS is its ability to minify the output content. Minification removes comments, extra white-spaces, and other unneeded characters without breaking the content structure. As a result, the page becomes smaller in size and loads faster.

Support and Learning Resources

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