VMDK

Basic information about VMDK file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension VMDK（*.VMDK or *.vmdk）, 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 VMDK file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the VMDK file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the VMDK file with their brief description and a list of programs that support VMDK file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the VMDK file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the VMDK file?
How to open a VMDK file?
What programs do I need to open a VMDK file?
What programs help to create and edit a VMDK file?
How to convert VMDK files to another file format?
How to convert another files to VMDK file format?

1.Detail information about VMDK file extension: Virtual Machine Disk File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert VMDK files
File type	Virtual Machine Disk File	Category	Disk Image Files
Developer	VMware	File format	N/A
Description	VMDK file is a Virtual Machine Disk File developed by VMware. Virtual disk that stores the contents of a VMware virtual machine hard disk; can be accessed as a physical hard disk with VMware software; typically named "[vmname].vmdk;" may be set at a fixed size or configured to grow over time using VMware's Virtual Disk Manager.
Windows	VMware Workstation 14 Pro WinMount International WinMount Oracle VirtualBox Gilles Vollant WinImage Aryson VMDK Recovery Parallels Workstation VMware DiskMount Utility VMware vCenter Converter Standalone VMware vSphere
macOS	VMware Fusion 10 Oracle VirtualBox Parallels Desktop
Linux	VMware Workstation 14 Pro Oracle VirtualBox

How to convert VMDK files to another file format?

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

VMDK to DSK	VMDK to HDD	VMDK to ISO	VMDK to OVA
VMDK to OVF	VMDK to PVM	VMDK to VDI	VMDK to VHD

How to convert another files to VMDK file format?

There are 15 records in our database eligible for another files to VMDK file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to VMDK conversion, you may use the option.

HDD to VMDK	PVS to VMDK	OVA to VMDK	TIB to VMDK
VHD to VMDK	SPF to VMDK	OVF to VMDK	SV2I to VMDK
VMC to VMDK	VDI to VMDK	RAW to VMDK	ISO to VMDK
PVM to VMDK	IMG to VMDK	XVA to VMDK

Can't open a VMDK 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.VMDK”。

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 VMDK extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support VMDK 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 VMDK 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 VMDK file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a VMDK 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 VMDK file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the VMDK 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.