Disk images

IMG → VMDK

Learn about the formats: What is VMDK? What is IMG?

At a glance

ConvertX.am converts IMG files to VMDK online, for free and without signing up. Upload a file of up to 500 MB and download the VMDK result; uploaded and converted files are deleted automatically within about an hour.

Input:: IMG
Output:: VMDK
Price:: Free, no sign-up
File size:: Up to 500 MB
Your files:: Deleted automatically within about an hour

Convert raw disk images (IMG) into VMware Virtual Machine Disk (VMDK) format instantly. This tool is essential for system administrators and developers migrating physical or generic disk dumps to VMware virtualization environments.

An IMG file is a raw, sector-by-sector binary dump of a storage device, containing a complete file system and partition table without virtualization metadata. VMDK, on the other hand, is the native virtual disk format used by VMware Workstation, ESXi, and vSphere. Converting IMG to VMDK wraps the raw block data into the structure required by VMware hypervisors, enabling the image to be attached directly to a virtual machine.

Because both formats store raw sector data, the conversion is completely lossless. The file content, file systems, and data structures are preserved byte-for-byte.

Tips

Ensure your IMG file has a complete partition table and boot sector before converting if you plan to boot it directly in VMware.
Check the available storage space on your destination drive, as the resulting VMDK file size will change only insignificantly.
Verify whether your VMware environment requires a monolithic or split VMDK structure after conversion.

Common use cases

Migrating a physical disk backup taken as an IMG file into a VMware ESXi virtual machine.
Testing custom raw operating system installations within VMware Workstation.
Repurposing legacy embedded system disk dumps for modern virtualized infrastructure.

Why ConvertX stays free — forever

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Free tools today — and always

Every converter on ConvertX is free to use: no trials, no premium tiers, and no credit packs. We will never put core conversion features behind a subscription. Whether you convert one photo or a hundred files a week, the price stays zero.

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Privacy-first processing

Many image, audio, and video conversions run entirely in your browser. Your files never leave your device for those jobs. When server processing is required for documents or specialized formats, uploads are handled securely and removed automatically — typically within one hour.