Convert OVF to VMDK
| File Extension | OVF |
| Full Name | Open Virtualization Format Package |
| File Extension | VMDK |
| Full Name | VMware Virtual Disk Format |
Files with the .VMDK extension contain data in the form of a virtual disk representing the contents of the VMware virtual machine hard disk. Access to the VMDK drive is possible in the same way as access to the physical drive using virtualization software.
What is file format conversion?
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "OVF") to another (referred to as "VMDK"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, OVF file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format OVF to format VMDK becomes essential.
So, how can we perform OVF to VMDK file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format OVF and transforming it into format VMDK. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of OVF to VMDK converters.
Conversion from OVF to VMDK
How to convert the OVF file to VMDK?
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of OVF to VMDK. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the OVF file:
- Please indicate on your computer the source file OVF, the format of which you are going to change
- Load the OVF file to the application
- Select the output format of the VMDK file (the one that we want to achieve)
- Select the location to save the output file VMDK on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
- Confirm conversion
- Wait for a moment
- Enjoy the converted VMDK file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the OVF format:
Other conversions
to the VMDK format:
I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?
File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.