How to convert VMX to OVA?
You can convert VMX files to OVA format in several ways. The most proven option is to download dedicated software that allows you to convert between the VMX and OVA formats. At the bottom you will find a list of software programs that support VMX and OVA files and can also save them in new file formats.
VMX File Type
Virtual Machine Extensions (VMX) contains data known as configuration files that help to configure the virtual machine. The configuration file is used to describe how a specific virtual machine should be set up with regards to hardware and software resources.
| Full Name | VMware Configuration Format |
|---|---|
| Developer | VMware |
| Category | Settings Files |
OVA File Type
OVAs are virtual appliances; open virtual appliances, or OVAs, are pre-configured software packages. They can be used by other developers to create new products. OVAs come in two flavors - one where the hardware is part of the software (HW-in-Box) and one where the hardware is separate (HW-on-Demand). HW-in-Boxs are meant to be installed on a machine that already has hardware like an operating system, CPU, memory and storage capacity. These appliances can be deployed using a CD or USB drive. The second type of OVA file is meant to use newer CPUs with hardware acceleration for processing graphics and video - so they can't run on older machines. This type of appliance also
| Full Name | Open Virtual Appliance |
|---|---|
| Developer | VMware |
| Category | Data Files |
Software, that convert VMX files
The list contains a list of dedicated software for converting VMX and OVA files. The list may also include programs that support VMX files and allow you to save them with different file extensions.