VMware Disk Image
A sample VMDK VMware virtual disk image file (non-functional), used in VMware virtualization products.
VMware Disk Image
disk file · 30 MB
A sample VMDK VMware virtual disk image file (non-functional), used in VMware virtualization products.
File Details
- File Name
- VMware Disk Image.vmdk
- Format
- VMDK
- File Size
- 30 MB
- Category
- Disk Image
- MIME Type
- application/x-vmdk
- License
- Free for testing
About VMDK Files
The VMDK format is commonly used in the disk image category. VMDK files are supported by a wide range of applications and tools. This sample file is a valid, well-formed example with proper headers and metadata, designed for testing file upload/download functionality, validating parsers and converters, automated testing, and learning about the VMDK file format structure. All files on File Examples are free to download without registration.
Common Use Cases for .vmdk Files
- Testing file upload and download functionality in web and mobile applications
- Validating VMDK parsers, converters, and rendering engines
- Automated testing in CI/CD pipelines
- Prototyping applications that process disk image files
- Learning about the VMDK file format structure and metadata
How to Open VMDK Files
VMDK files can be opened with applications that support the VMDK format. Check your operating system's default app settings or try a universal file viewer. Most text-based formats can also be opened with any code editor like VS Code.
Developer Notes
application/x-vmdkFile Size30 MBExtension.vmdkCategoryDisk ImageThis file is well-formed with valid headers and metadata, making it safe for automated testing and CI/CD pipelines. You can fetch this file directly in your tests using the URL https://fileexamples.com/api/download?file=sample_vm.vmdk&type=application/x-vmdk. Works with curl, wget, fetch(), axios, and any HTTP client. Set the Content-Type header to application/x-vmdk when serving VMDK files in your application.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this sample VMDK file used for?
This sample VMDK file is designed for testing file upload forms, validating VMDK parsers, automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and prototyping applications that handle disk image files.
Can I use this file for upload testing?
Yes. This 30 MB VMDK file is well-formed with valid headers and metadata, making it suitable for testing file upload endpoints, size limit validation, and MIME type detection (application/x-vmdk).
Is this example file safe to download?
Yes. All sample files on File Examples are created in-house, contain no malware or tracking, and are free to download without registration. They are safe for development and testing use.
What software can open this VMDK file?
VMDK files can be opened with applications that support the VMDK format. Check your operating system's default app settings or try a universal file viewer. Most text-based formats can also be opened with any code editor like VS Code.