Basic information about VDI file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension VDI（*.VDI or *.vdi）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the VDI file yourself.

There are 4 file types using the VDI file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the VDI file with their brief description and a list of programs that support VDI file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the VDI file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the VDI file?
  • How to open a VDI file?
  • What programs do I need to open a VDI file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a VDI file?
  • How to convert VDI files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to VDI file format?


1.Detail information about VDI file extension: Virtuo CD Manager Disk Image

File type Virtuo CD Manager Disk Image Category Disk Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description VDI file is a Virtuo CD Manager Disk Image. Exact copy, or image, of a CD created with Virtuo CD Manager.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert VDI files

Windows		 EZB Systems UltraISO
WinMount International WinMount
MagicISO


2.Detail information about VDI file extension: VirtualBox Virtual Disk Image

File type VirtualBox Virtual Disk Image Category Disk Image Files
Developer Oracle File format Binary
Description VDI file is a VirtualBox Virtual Disk Image developed by Oracle.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert VDI files

Windows		 Oracle VM VirtualBox
Aryson VDI Recovery
Parallels Workstation

macOS
 Oracle VM VirtualBox
Parallels Desktop

Linux		 Oracle VM VirtualBox


3.Detail information about VDI file extension: StepMania Debug Resource File

File type StepMania Debug Resource File Category Misc Files
Developer StepMania File format Binary
Description VDI file is a StepMania Debug Resource File developed by StepMania.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert VDI files

Windows		 StepMania


4.Detail information about VDI file extension: VirtualDub Debug Info File

File type VirtualDub Debug Info File Category Page Layout Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description VDI file is a VirtualDub Debug Info File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert VDI files

Windows		 VirtualDub



How to convert VDI files to another file format?

There are 8 records in our database eligible for VDI files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve VDI to another files conversion, you may use the option.

VDI to ASHDISC VDI to ASHDISK VDI to HDD VDI to ISO
VDI to OVA VDI to RAW VDI to VHD VDI to VMDK


How to convert another files to VDI file format?

There are 10 records in our database eligible for another files to VDI file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to VDI conversion, you may use the option.

VMDK to VDI OVA to VDI HDS to VDI ISO to VDI
GI to VDI PVM to VDI BIN to VDI VHD to VDI
VBOX to VDI RAW to VDI


Can't open a VDI file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.VDI”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the VDI extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support VDI file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of VDI files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a VDI file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a VDI file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a VDI file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the VDI file is damaged.
  • Whether the VDI file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the VDI file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the VDI file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the VDI file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a VDI file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a VDI file.

If the VDI file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.