: For those who only need to view or print diagrams on the go, the Visio Viewer allows you to open .vsd or .vsdx files in a web browser like Internet Explorer or through specific plugins [30].
: Many cloud-based diagramming tools can import and export Visio files, offering a "portable" experience via the web. Popular options include Lucidchart, SmartDraw , and Creately [35]. Key Features of Visio 2013
Microsoft has never released a "portable" version of Visio 2013. The architecture of Microsoft Office applications (including Visio) is complex. They rely heavily on the Windows Registry, shared system libraries (DLLs), and background services to function correctly.