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Disk images

VMDK → VHDX

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

At a glance

ConvertX.am converts VMDK 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:
VMDK
Output:
VHDX
Price:
Free, no sign-up
File size:
Up to 500 MB
Your files:
Deleted automatically within about an hour

Convert VMDK disk images to VHDX format instantly for seamless integration with Hyper-V environments. This conversion bridges VMware virtual machines to Microsoft infrastructure without compromising data integrity.

VMDK (Virtual Machine Disk) is the standard format utilized by VMware ESXi and Workstation, whereas VHDX is the advanced virtual hard disk format designed for Microsoft Hyper-V. Converting VMDK to VHDX adapts the storage container structure from VMware's architecture to support modern Hyper-V features, such as larger storage capacities up to 64 TB, improved block alignment, and better corruption protection. During the conversion process, the internal partition structure, file systems, and operating system sectors are carefully translated into the VHDX layout.

This conversion happens without any data loss, meaning the structural integrity of the virtual disk and all stored data remain completely unchanged.

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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

No. The conversion process is lossless, so all files, operating systems, and applications inside the virtual disk stay completely intact.
The file size changes only insignificantly, depending on how metadata headers are structured by the respective VMware and Microsoft formats.
Yes, the converted VHDX is fully native to Microsoft Hyper-V and can be attached immediately to any generation 1 or generation 2 VM.

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