Visual Studio Code
- Developer Microsoft
- Platforms Desktop
- Operating Systems Windows, Mac OS and Linux
- Supported formats 59
- Rating
Visual Studio Code supports 59 different file extensions and has the ability to open, modify and convert them to alternative formats. The table provides information about the program’s features and the file extensions it supports.
Visual Studio Code can be used for daily work with various file extensions. Easily open files in XML, HTM, CSS and other popular formats using this tool.
Visual Studio Code allows converting files from one format to another, simplifying file sharing.
Visit the official Microsoft developer website to get the latest version of Visual Studio Code.
File extensions supported by Visual Studio Code
- File Extension ARMX
- File Extension BAT
- File Extension C
- File Extension C++
- File Extension CLJ
- File Extension CLOJURE
- File Extension CMD
- File Extension COFFEE
- File Extension CSPROJ
- File Extension CSS
- File Extension GO
- File Extension GROOVY
- File Extension HTM
- File Extension HTML
- File Extension INI
- File Extension INL
- File Extension J
- File Extension JADE
- File Extension JAVA
- File Extension JS
- File Extension JSON
- File Extension LESS
- File Extension LUA
- File Extension M
- File Extension MAKE
- File Extension MAKEFILE
- File Extension MASTER
- File Extension MD
- File Extension MDWN
- File Extension MK
- File Extension MM
- File Extension NJ
- File Extension NJK
- File Extension NUNJ
- File Extension NUNJS
- File Extension NUNJUCKS
- File Extension P6
- File Extension PERL
- File Extension PHP
- File Extension PL6
- File Extension PS1
- File Extension PS2
- File Extension PSC1
- File Extension PSC2
- File Extension PSD1
- File Extension PSGI
- File Extension PY
- File Extension R
- File Extension RB
- File Extension SCSS
- File Extension SQL
- File Extension SVC
- File Extension SWIFT
- File Extension TMPL
- File Extension TPL
- File Extension VB
- File Extension VBS
- File Extension XML
- File Extension YML
Convert files using Visual Studio Code
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Solve problems with Visual Studio Code
How do I designate Visual Studio Code as the default program to open files?
Change a default app in Windows
- Start by right-clicking on your file and selecting the "Open With" option. From there, click "Choose another app" to continue;
- Inside the popup window, scroll through the list of applications and specifically choose Visual Studio Code as the application to associate with your file;
- Check the "Always use this application" checkbox, and then click "OK" to apply the selected application as the default for opening files.
Choose an app to open a file on Mac
- Right-click or use Control + Left-click on the desired file to open a menu where you can choose from multiple actions;
- Choose "Open in Application" and click "Other";
- At the bottom of the window, you will see the "Enable" menu. It is already set to the default option, "Recommended Programs";
- In this menu, select "All Programs" and search for Visual Studio Code. Check the box next to "Always open in app" to make it the default option.
What are the possible causes of Visual Studio Code crashing?
Visual Studio Code crashes can occur due to outdated software versions. To mitigate this, install the latest updates for developer products.
Restarting your computer is an essential troubleshooting step that can resolve many common problems. It is recommended to restart your computer before making any changes to the software settings.