How to convert VMDK to OVF file format

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Here is a quick and easy way to convert a VMDK to OVF file format using the OVF Tool from VMware.

  1. First download and install the VMware OVF Tool for your operating system.
  2. Open a command prompt as Administrator and navigate to the OVF Tool install directory: 
    
cd C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware OVF Tool

    vmdk to ovf command prompt

  3. Next, type in the following command to convert VMDK to OVF: 
    
ovftool.exe \virtualmachine.vmx \virtualmachine.ovf

    convert vmdk to ovf command

After a few minutes time you should you should see a “Transfer Completed, Completed successfully” message and your VMDK to OVF file conversion is complete and ready for use.
convert vmdk to ovf complete

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