How to Convert a File from VMDK Format to VDH Quickly? – Virtualization

A VMDK format file can be converted to VHD format files, if applicable the right conversion toolsif you still do not know what these are, do not worry, below we will show what they are and how to use them in a simple and fast way.

What is the difference between VHD and VMDK files in virtualization?

The virtual hard disk or as it is better known the VHD is a file format used to symbolize a series of virtual units developed to be used by microsoft virtual. This works like a hard drive because it contains different data just like a hard drive, this information is stored on a physical hard drive. Currently, this file is used by versions of the Windows operating system

Virtual Machine Disk 2 or VMDK is an open file format developed for be opened in virtual machines, (can also be used in Oracle VirtualBox), this is a virtual disk that saves the information stored in a virtual machine,

These two files were developed for a system or machine specifically, by default each one can be opened on the machine they were designed for, however, these files can be converted so that they can be opened on any machine.

Which tool to use to convert a file from VDMK to VHD easily?

On the internet you can get tools to convert Word documents to JPD, like to convert files from VDMK to VHDthe most used in this case for the conversion of files from VDMK to VHD are the ones that will be shown below:

Using the ‘2Tware’ App

2Tware is a simple tool to use, it will not request any type of information to be used, To use it, all you have to do is download it to your computer.here are the steps to use it:

1. The first thing you should do is download it from the official CNET page, after this, it will be installed automatically.
2. When the 2Tware tool is completely downloaded, open it.
3. In the new window that will open you will find the option Select VMDK image, Next to it the search option, select it and proceed to search your computer for the VDMK file.
4. At the bottom of the opened window is the Virtual disk destination option, there you must select the destination of the file after it is converted. It is recommended to create a new folder on the desktop, so that you keep an order.
5. When you finish the configuration, click on the Convert option.

Convert the file with ‘WinImage’

WinImage is another tool to convert VDMK file to VHD, this is the most recommended for computers with not so new Windows versionsto use this tool apply the following steps:

1. Download Winimage from its official page.
2. After the download and installation of Winimage is done completely, proceed to open it.
3. Once inside the Winimage tool, go to the Disk section, located at the top of the open page.
4. In this new section you will find the option Convert Virtual Hard Disk image, press on top of it.
5. You will be sent to search your computer for the VMDK file, when you get it press on it to select it.
6. Then select the convert folder.
7. A pop-up window will open with the disk options, select one of them.
8. In this window you must indicate the folder in which you want the conversion to be located.
9. When you finish filling in the necessary data for the conversion, the conversion begins.

How to convert a VMDK format file to VDH file?

Another tool that converts a VMDK format file to a VDH file is VMDK2VHD, it is available to download and use for free, only on computers. with Windows XP, Vista and 7 system, therefore, we recommend that you check what version of Windows you have before you start this download.

After you certify that your version of Windows is included in the ones that have access to the download, do it and follow the steps below to use it:

1. The first thing you need to do is download the VMDK to VHD zip file.
2. After you do the above, extract the content so that the VMDK2VHD tool can be seen.
3. Open the folder next run the VMDK2VHD toolto achieve this you just have to press on top of it.
4. In the window that will open you must select the file you want to convert VDH.
5. Then select the Save option, you will be sent to select the location and the next creation, when you locate the place press OK.
6. After you do the above you can proceed to press the Conversion option. The process may take a while depending on the speed of the pc. In case the conversion is very slow, you should increase its speed.

How to export a VHD file to your PC after it is finished converting?

In each of the tools for converting a file from VMDK format to VDH file, you are asked select final location on PC of the new format, however, this location can be changed in case you have made a mistake when selecting the location, the procedure is very simple, we will show you below:

1. Open the file explorer on your computer, look for the location of the file, in case you do not remember it you can use the File Explorer search engine, in it place the initials VHD.
2. When you get the VHD file right click on it, In the contextual menu press the Cut option.
3. Browse to the folder where you want to place it, then right-click and hit Paste.