Kinds of VST Files

Leading VST Type

.VST

File Ext:	.vst
Category:	Targa Bitmap Image File

This file extension may refer to a raster image formatted in the Targa Truevision format.The VST file stores image data using 1 to 32 bits per pixel, with 24 bits possible for the RGB data and 8 bits for the alpha (opacity)channel.

Company:	Microsoft Corporation
Division:	Raster Image Files
Subkey:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.vst

Software Programs That Open The Targa Bitmap Image File:

Adobe Illustrator CC by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows

Mac

Corel Painter by Corel

Windows

Mac

ACD Systems Canvas by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Adobe Photoshop Elements by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows

Mac

Adobe Photoshop CC by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows

Mac

Additional VST Files

.VST

File Ext:	.vst
Category:	Visio Drawing Template

The VST file extension may refer to a template file created by Microsoft Visio, a diagramming and vectors software program that is part of the MS Office suite. The VST file may contain a default layout and settings for a drawing that is helpful in creating multiple Visio drawings using the same starting point.

Company:	Microsoft Corporation
Division:	Vector Image Files

Software Programs That Open Visio Drawing Template Files:

Microsoft Visio by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

The Omni Group OmniGraffle by The Omni Group

Compatible with:

Mac

.VST

File Ext:	.vst
Category:	VST Audio Plugin

VST file extension may refer to a plugin file or folder that contains Virtual Studio Technology plugin. It is used to create or model audio effects. This file is most commonly used by digital audio software for recorded sounds modifying. VST files can be opened using different software including Image-Line FL Studio, Audacity with VST Enabler, and Steinberg Cubase.

Company:	Steinberg
Division:	Plugin Files

Software Programs That Open VST Audio Plugin Files:

Steinberg Cubase by Steinberg

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Audacity by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Linux

Image-Line FL Studio by Image-Line

Compatible with:

Windows

iOS

Android

.VST

File Ext:	.vst
Category:	Microsoft Visio Flowchart

VST file extension may refer to a flow chart file related to a diagram application called Microsoft Visio. This file is used for flowcharts created by this program.

Company:	Microsoft Corporation
Division:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open Microsoft Visio Flowchart Files:

Microsoft Office by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Microsoft Visio by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

Microsoft Visio 2010: Visio Viewer by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

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VST File Complications

Common Problems Opening VST Files

Missing Adobe Illustrator CC

When you double-click your VST file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". Usually, this is because you do not have Adobe Illustrator CC for %%os%% installed. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.

Tip: When you have another program installed that you know will open your VST, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").

Outdated Adobe Illustrator CC

Your Targa Bitmap Image File file is incompatible with Adobe Illustrator CC because you might have the wrong version installed. If you've got the wrong version of Adobe Illustrator CC installed, you'll need to install the correct version. The primary cause of this problem is that your Targa Bitmap Image File file was created by a different (newer) version of Adobe Illustrator CC than what's installed.

Tip: If you right-click on your VST file, then select "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), you can obtain hints about what version you need.

Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening VST files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.

Other VST File Issues

You can still experience errors opening VST files even with the latest version of Adobe Illustrator CC installed on your PC. If you're still experiencing problems opening VST files, there could be other computer problems. Other contributing causes:

• Windows Registry VST file paths that are incorrect
• The VST file description within the Windows Registry was removed
• Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the VST format
• The VST itself is corrupted
• Malware-tainted VST file can't be opened
• VST-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
• Windows cannot load your Targa Bitmap Image File file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)