Disk images

VMDK → VHD

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

At a glance

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

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

Convert VMware virtual disk images (VMDK) to Microsoft Hyper-V format (VHD) effortlessly with ConvertX. This tool is essential for system administrators migrating virtual machines between hypervisors.

The VMDK format is natively used by VMware Workstation, ESXi, and other VMware virtualization products, whereas VHD is the standard virtual hard disk format for Microsoft Virtual PC and older Hyper-V environments. During the conversion process, the internal disk structure, partition tables, and file systems are carefully translated to match the Microsoft storage architecture without altering the underlying data sectors.

Converting from VMDK to VHD is a lossless process that preserves 100% of the disk data and file integrity, ensuring your operating system and applications boot successfully on the new platform.

Tips

Ensure your VMware virtual machine is fully powered off before exporting the VMDK file.
Check if your Hyper-V environment supports VHDX for larger drives, though VHD is required for specific legacy systems.
Verify that all snapshots within the VMware environment are consolidated and deleted prior to conversion to avoid missing data.

Common use cases

Migrating virtual servers from VMware ESXi to a Microsoft Hyper-V infrastructure.
Running legacy VMware virtual machines on local Windows machines using Hyper-V.
Consolidating multi-platform virtual infrastructure into a unified Microsoft-based environment.

Why ConvertX stays free — forever

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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.