.VSH File Extension

Vertex Shader File

Developer OpenGL
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What is a VSH file?

3D shading file used by applications that use the OpenGL graphics library; contains a graphics function used for shading a vertex, which is a point in 3D space; executed by a GPU in order to show 3D shading effects on an object.

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VSH files differ from .FSH files, which are fragment shaders.

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V Script

Developer Alex Medvednikov
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A VSH file may also be a script used by the V programming language, which is designed for writing simple, fast, cross-platform software. It contains source code written in V's scripting mode, which allows developers to write scripts in a way similar to shell scripts but using V's syntax and standard library. VSH files are plain text files and typically include commands for automation tasks such as running programs, managing files, building projects, or deploying software.

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Screenshot of a .vsh file in Microsoft Visual Studio Code 1.11
VSH file open in Microsoft Visual Studio Code 1.11

When a user executes a VSH file with the V compiler, the compiler automatically compiles and runs it, often without requiring a separate build step. This feature makes VSH scripts useful for development workflows where quick execution and portability are important.

Software developers and system programmers who work with the V language are most likely to encounter VSH files. They are especially useful for build scripts, deployment automation, and lightweight system tasks that would otherwise be written in Bash or similar shell languages. Because VSH scripts are cross-platform, they help reduce differences between operating systems in development environments.

How to open a VSH file

You can open VSH files with any text editor, including Microsoft Visual Studio Code or Notepad++. These text editors allow you to view and edit the files.

To open or run a VSH file, you need the V compiler installed. You can run the script using commands like v run script.vsh or simply v script.vsh, which compiles and executes it automatically. On Unix-like systems, VSH files can also be made executable and run directly from the terminal using a shebang line and standard execution permissions.

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VideoStudio HTML5 Project

Developer Corel
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A VSH file may also be an HTML5 video project created by Corel VideoStudio, a program used to create slideshows and movies. It contains video project data, similar to a .VSP file, which includes timeline settings, effects, and references to audio, video, and image files but also includes chapters and hyperlinks. VideoStudio users save videos in the VSH format to post them to the web.

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Screenshot of a .vsh file in Corel VideoStudio 2023
VSH file open in Corel VideoStudio 2023

VideoStudio users primarily save projects as VSP files to preserve their edits. Then, they export their video to common video formats, such as .MP4 or .AVI, to publish them.

However, they can also save their projects as VSH files if they intend to export them for publishing on the web. One of the features of the VSH format is that it saves interactive links web users can click on to interact with the video. To create a VideoStudio VSH HTML5 project file, select File → New HTML5 Project, edit your project, then select File → Save or Save As....

NOTE: VideoStudio, originally owned by Ulead, was acquired by Corel in 2006.

How to open a VSH file

You can open a VSH file with Corel VideoStudio in Windows. To open a VSH project file, select File → Open Project.

How to convert a VSH file

Corel VideoStudio can convert VSH files to various file types, including the following formats:

  • .MP4 - MPEG-4 Video
  • .MOV - Apple QuickTime Movie
  • .AVI - Audio Video Interleave File
  • .WMV - Windows Media Video

Programs that open VSH files

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