Convert VHD to OVF
| File Extension | VHD |
| Full Name | Virtual Hard Disk Format |
The .vhd is nothing but a virtual PC Virtual Hard disk file type. This is a file that acts as a physical drive but is in fact just a logical replication of a hard disk. This file is generally used as a virtual machine hard disk to replicate the hard disks when operating systems are run as a part of a virtual machine.The file structure of a .
| File Extension | OVF |
| Full Name | Open Virtualization Format Package |
What is file format conversion?
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "VHD") to another (referred to as "OVF"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, VHD 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 VHD to format OVF becomes essential.
So, how can we perform VHD to OVF 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 VHD and transforming it into format OVF. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of VHD to OVF converters.
Conversion from VHD to OVF
VHD to OVF
How to convert the VHD file to OVF?
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of VHD to OVF. 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 VHD file:
- Please indicate on your computer the source file VHD, the format of which you are going to change
- Load the VHD file to the application
- Select the output format of the OVF file (the one that we want to achieve)
- Select the location to save the output file OVF on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
- Confirm conversion
- Wait for a moment
- Enjoy the converted OVF file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the VHD format:
Other conversions
to the OVF 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.