How to convert Linux dd .img to .VDI,VMDK,VHD, with VIrtualBox Command

How to convert Linux dd .img to .VDI,VMDK,VHD


       We will Learn useful one, about how to convert IMG Files to VDI,VMDK,VHD format for Oracle VirtualBox,Vmware and XenCenter


First We have to take Image from Linux System and It will take several time.

Step By Step procedure


Click Run -> cmd -> Enter

Notice that Windows open a DOS window. Then go to dd image drive

Oracle Virtual box should be installed for this activity

For Virtual Box, Do this command

I:\>VBoxManage convertfromraw --format VDI sourcefile.dd    filename.VDI

For Vmware EXi , Do this command


I:\>VBoxManage convertfromraw --format VMDK sourcefile.dd     filename.VMDK

For Hyper-V, Do this command


I:\>VBoxManage convertfromraw --format VHD sourcefile.dd       filename.VHD

Press Enter to start the conversion. Wait about serveral minute or so while the conversion takes place, and then create the new virtual machine with the VDI file.