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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

Virtual Machine Disk File Type
Extension .vmdk
Developer VMware
Popularity 5.0 (155 Votes)
Mime Type mime-type/not.available
Default Program VMware Workstation
Category Disk Image Files
Format Not Available
Updated 11/1/2024

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 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.


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.

Microsoft Windows logo image Open VMDK File on Windows

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

MacOs logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen VMDK File on Mac OS

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

Linux logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen VMDK file on Linux

Software License Developer
VMware Workstation image. VMware Workstation 15 for Linux Commercial VMware

Website logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen VMDK file on Web

Software License Developer

iOS logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen VMDK file on iOS

Software License Developer

Android logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen VMDK file on Android

Software License Developer

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.
  3. Free+ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
  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.

VMDK file extension icon image.About VMDK - Virtual Machine Disk File

FileProInfo is to help you understand about the Virtual Machine Disk File with *.VMDK suffix, and provide the complete detail as how to open, edit, convert, merge, split and compare it with other related software programs, software download links and free online apps and tools.

Our professional team members at FileProInfo have been individually researched and verified the details for VMDK. We want to be 100% accurate and publish the information about file formats, tools, apps and software programs that we have tested and validated.

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Updated 11/1/2024


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