How do I convert a VDI HDD to a VHD fie?

Question

Is there a tool or a way to convert a vdi HDD to a VHD?

Answer 1

The best way is to use VBoxmanage as explained by Derek P. If you have an old VirtualBox, either upgrade, or:

You convert VDI to VMDK, then convert VMDK to VHD in one of several ways:

1. VMWare VCenter Converter Standalone Client
2. vmToolkits VMDK to VHD converter
3. WinImage (shareware)

Answer 2

This function is built into VirtualBox:

VBoxManage clonehd source.vdi target.vhd --format vhd

Answer 3

Yes, as Derek said, builtin tool with VirtualBox works well under Windows OS without any third party software. Converted OS is booting without any troubles, for more information with example steps check this post,

VDI to VHD – Convert VirtualBox Virtual Machines to Virtual PC

Answer 4

There is a new option now in VirtualBox 4.1 to copy a VDI with a new format (including VHD), which is equivalent to the command Derek P pointed out last year, but in a nice GUI :)