File extension .VDI
| Full Name | Developer | Category |
|---|---|---|
| VirtualBox Disk Image Format | Oracle | Disk Image Files |
A VDI ( VDI) file is a VirtualBox Virtual Disk Image. It is used to store virtual machine information, such as applications and settings. VDI files are created by the Oracle VirtualBox software, which provides an environment in which applications can run on multiple platforms, allowing for easy portability and scalability.
The VDI ( VDI) file format is based on the "Virtual Disk Specification," which is a standardized file format for representing a hard disk image. It has two versions, 1.1 (for VirtualBox Version 4 and earlier) and 1.2 (for VirtualBox 5 and later). Both versions are supported by VirtualBox. The main difference between these versions is that VDI 1.2 supports 512-byte sectors for data alignment.
Similar File Extensions
Similar file extensions related to VDI ( VDI) are: VMDK ( VMDK) (VMware Virtual Disk), HDD ( HDD) (Parallels Desktop Virtual Hard Drive), XVA (XenServer Virtual Appliance), HVF ( HVF) (Hyper-V Virtual Hard Drive), and OVA ( OVA) (Open Virtual Appliance).
Programs for WINDOWS system
Programs for MAC system
Programs for LINUX system
After installing the required software, the operating system will usually automatically associate an unknown file type (in this case .VDI) with the new application. If this does not happen, we can help the system a bit by selecting the software for it, which it should always use to open files with the .VDI extension.
When choosing the software we can select the system to use this software every time.
Remember!
Using it for the first time it is good to check whether the .VDI file opened in the application can be read by us and opens in a way that allows us to use it. If everything is in order, select this option the next time you open a file with the .VDI extension. However, if the file has not opened correctly, we have to look for a different software, with which we can open files with the .VDI extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .VDI file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.
Other instructions
If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .VDI file has not meet your expectations, you can try searching other websites. But remember to avoid downloading programs "that can open any file". These applications not only have very limited functionality, but may also expose you to expense tens of dollars when purchasing a license.
In the vast majority of cases you will find the program dedicated to support the .VDI file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .VDI file) will be extended to the maximum.
It is also good to check
- if the .VDI file has no errors
- or if it has been copied (or downloaded by the browser) thoroughly
Author’s guidelines
Mr B. Adam
Author of the guidelines / Founder of FileExtension.info
New technologies enthusiast, helping to solve problems with the files.
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