What is OVF file?
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.
OVF Format details
| Full Name | Open Virtualization Format |
|---|---|
| Developer | VMware |
| Category | Data Files |
Software, that convert OVF files
The easiest way to convert a OVF file is to save it in a different file format using dedicated software. Below you will find a list of software programs that can handle OVF files. Open your OVF file with one of them and save in another file format.
OVF Converters
VMware Workstation
VMware OVF Tool
VirtualBox- VMware vSphere
VMware Player