How to convert OVF to VMDK?
You can convert OVF files to VMDK format in several ways. The most proven option is to download dedicated software that allows you to convert between the OVF and VMDK formats. At the bottom you will find a list of software programs that support OVF and VMDK files and can also save them in new file formats.
OVF File Type
OVF stands for Open Virtualization Format. It is a standard which defines containers that store computer programs or data in machine-independent formats.nThe OVF file extension is the .ovf file extension and the file type has a .ovf file extension. The OVF container includes the virtual hard disk, system information, software configuration, and networking setup of an application. nIt contains program instructions and files to support virtual computing environments such as VMware or VirtualBox.
| Full Name | Open Virtualization Format |
|---|---|
| Developer | VMware |
| Category | Data Files |
VMDK File Type
| Full Name | Virtual Machine Disk Format |
|---|---|
| Developer | VMware |
| Category | Disk Image Files |
Software, that convert OVF files
The list contains a list of dedicated software for converting OVF and VMDK files. The list may also include programs that support OVF files and allow you to save them with different file extensions.
OVF to VMDK Converters
VirtualBox
VirtualBox for Linux
VirtualBox for Mac
VMware Workstation