VMDK File Extension

VMDK file extension is created by VMware, also known as Virtual Machine Disk File. VMDK has been classified as Disk Image Files. The format of this file type has not been determined yet. You can open VMDK files in VMware Workstation program.

Virtual Machine Disk File Type

What is a VMDK File Type?

Other files that make up a virtual disk may be: [vmname] -s [#] .vmdk - for separate virtual disk files. Vmname, #93, #91, #91, ##93, .vmdk - for files separated with l&apos, disk space allocated to l&apos, advance. Stores changes made on a virtual disc. # [# #] .vmdk - stores changes made on a virtual disc. Early versions of VMware used the .DSK extension for files on virtual disk.

VMDK files are used by VMware but can also be mounted on a virtual disk using WinMount. Once the VMDK is mounted with WinMount, users can delete, copy and modify the files to the virtual disk.

Free online VMDK Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .VMDK (Virtual Machine Disk File) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to VMDK, merge, split and compare the VMDK files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.

VMDK Converter

Open VMDK

Edit VMDK

Compare VMDK Files

Merge VMDK Files

Split VMDK Files

VMDK Metadata Viewer

VMDK Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Virtual Machine Disk File .VMDK File Extensions while opening the .VMDK files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open VMDK Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for Virtual Machine Disk File on your system such as VMware Workstation.
2. Associate default Vmware VMware Workstation program for *.vmdk (Virtual Machine Disk File) files.
   
   

   Associate VMDK Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.VMDK (e.g example.vmdk) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Vmware VMware Workstation program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .vmdk files.
   
   

   Associate VMDK Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.VMDK (e.g example.vmdk) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Vmware VMware Workstation program Or other appropriate program that you want.
   3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
   4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .VMware Workstation extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related VMDK File Extensions

VMDK default file extension is .VMDK and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for VMDK File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the VMDK files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Open VMDK File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	DT Soft Daemon Tools 6 for Windows	Commercial	DT Soft
	Smart Projects IsoBuster 4.3 for Windows	Shareware	Smart Projects
	WinMount International WinMount 3 for Windows	Commercial	WinMount International
	VMware Workstation 15 for Windows	Commercial	VMware

Open VMDK File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	DT Soft Daemon Tools 6 for MacOs	Commercial	DT Soft
	VMware Fusion 10 for MacOs	Commercial	VMware

Open VMDK file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	VMware Workstation 15 for Linux	Commercial	VMware

Open VMDK file on Web

Open VMDK file on iOS

Open VMDK file on Android

About Licensing

1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
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4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

About VMDK - Virtual Machine Disk File

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