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Disk images

VDI → VHDX

Learn about the formats: What is VHDX? What is VDI?

At a glance

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

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

Convert Oracle VirtualBox VDI disk images to Microsoft Hyper-V VHDX format instantly. This tool is essential for migrating virtual machines from VirtualBox to Hyper-V.

VDI is the native virtual disk format used by Oracle VirtualBox, while VHDX is the modern, high-capacity standard developed by Microsoft for Hyper-V. Converting VDI to VHDX bridges the architectural gap between these two hypervisors. During the process, the underlying disk image structure is translated so that Hyper-V can natively mount and boot the virtual machine without compatibility issues.

The conversion between VDI and VHDX occurs without quality loss, as the sector data of the virtual disk is preserved entirely. The overall file size changes only insignificantly depending on the metadata overhead of the new format.

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Why ConvertX stays free — forever

We built this project so anyone can convert files without paywalls, accounts, or hidden limits. Here is what that promise means in practice.

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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.

File formats: what to choose

A quick guide to strengths and trade-offs of popular formats — so you pick the right one before converting.

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Disk images

Virtual disks and raw drive images.

Common extensions: ISO, IMG, VHD, VMDK, QCOW2

Advantages
  • + ISO is standard for installers and OS images
  • + VM formats bundle entire systems
  • + Preserves exact byte-level copies
Disadvantages
  • − Images are often several gigabytes
  • − Conversion between VM formats can be slow
  • − Boot sectors may break if format changes
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Images

Raster and vector graphics for web, print, and photography.

Common extensions: PNG, JPG, WebP, AVIF, GIF, SVG, HEIC, TIFF

Advantages
  • + WebP and AVIF offer excellent compression for the web
  • + PNG keeps transparency and sharp edges
  • + SVG scales without quality loss
Disadvantages
  • − RAW and TIFF files are large and slow to share
  • − JPEG loses quality on every re-save
  • − Some formats are not supported in older browsers
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Documents

Office files, PDFs, ebooks, and plain text.

Common extensions: PDF, DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, ODT, EPUB, TXT

Advantages
  • + PDF locks layout for printing and sharing
  • + DOCX and ODT are easy to edit collaboratively
  • + Plain text works on any device
Disadvantages
  • − PDF is hard to edit without special tools
  • − Complex layouts may shift after conversion
  • − Scanned PDFs need OCR for editable text
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Video

Clips, streams, screen recordings, and movies.

Common extensions: MP4, WebM, MOV, MKV, AVI, MPEG

Advantages
  • + MP4 (H.264/H.265) plays almost everywhere
  • + WebM is efficient for web embedding
  • + MKV can hold multiple audio and subtitle tracks
Disadvantages
  • − High-resolution video needs lots of storage and bandwidth
  • − Re-encoding always takes time and may reduce quality
  • − Some codecs require licensing for commercial use

Frequently asked questions

Yes, all data, partitions, and operating system configurations inside the disk image remain completely untouched and fully bootable in Hyper-V.

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