File Extension | VDI |
Full Name | VirtualBox Disk Image Format |
VDI file is a hard disk image file used by Oracle Virtual Box software. This type of file contains physical disk copy that preserves disk’s data and file structure. VDI file allows users to run various operating systems in Mac, Unix or Windows system environments.
File Extension | PVM |
Full Name | Parallels Desktop Virtual Machine Format |
PVM is a file format used by an operating system virtualization tool called Parallels Desktop. PVM files are used to store information that is a data carrier for a parallel virtual machine, such as a hard disk or floppy disk. These files can also be mounted on the operating system as virtual disks using Parallels Mounter.
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "VDI") to another (referred to as "PVM"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, VDI 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 VDI to format PVM becomes essential.
So, how can we perform VDI to PVM 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 VDI and transforming it into format PVM. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of VDI to PVM converters.
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of VDI to PVM. 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 VDI file:
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.