What is MSD file?
The Microsoft Map Service Definition File file contains data about the map service that is installed on a computer. The file contains information about the map service, such as the ID of the service and its version number.
MSD Format details
| Full Name | Map Service Definition Format |
|---|---|
| Developer | ESRI |
| Category | GIS Files |
Tools that will help you view MSD files
Sometimes you need to quickly preview the contents of a file with the MSD extension. In such a situation, many people decide to find a tool that, according to its creators, can display the contents of the MSD file and many other types of files (All in One Viewer).
Of course, there are such tools. However, it should be remembered that they may display the data contained in the MSD file differently than the application dedicated to handling the MSD file extension. When you cannot afford to have the data of the MSD file displayed different from the original, you should use the applications developed to work with the MSD file.
Below you will find a list of software programs that will help you with this. These software programs will help you view the content of the MSD file, minimizing possible errors that may arise with other tools.
MSD File Viewers
- Microsoft Windows
- ArcGIS Desktop
- ArcGIS Server