Convert VMDK to OVA
| File Extension | VMDK |
| Full Name | VMware Virtual Disk Format |
Files with the .VMDK extension contain data in the form of a virtual disk representing the contents of the VMware virtual machine hard disk. Access to the VMDK drive is possible in the same way as access to the physical drive using virtualization software.
| File Extension | OVA |
| Full Name | Open Virtual Machine Format |
Files with the .OVA extension contain packs of files to describe virtual machines – an OVF descriptor, an .MF manifesto, the relevant certificates, and all other necessary information.
What is file format conversion?
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "VMDK") to another (referred to as "OVA"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, VMDK 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 VMDK to format OVA becomes essential.
So, how can we perform VMDK to OVA 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 VMDK and transforming it into format OVA. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of VMDK to OVA converters.
Conversion from VMDK to OVA
How to convert the VMDK file to OVA?
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of VMDK to OVA. 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 VMDK file:
- Please indicate on your computer the source file VMDK, the format of which you are going to change
- Load the VMDK file to the application
- Select the output format of the OVA file (the one that we want to achieve)
- Select the location to save the output file OVA on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
- Confirm conversion
- Wait for a moment
- Enjoy the converted OVA file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the VMDK format:
Other conversions
to the OVA 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.