Convert DMG to VMDK

Understanding DMG and VMDK file formats

A DMG file is a mountable disk image created in macOS. It contains raw block data typically compressed and sometimes encrypted. DMG files are commonly used for macOS software installers.

A VMDK file on the other hand, stands for Virtual Machine Disk. It is a format that represents a virtual hard disk drive. VMDK files are used by VMware software, but can also be mounted as a disk in Windows and Linux environments.

Converting DMG to VMDK

Converting a DMG file to a VMDK file allows you to mount the image in a virtual machine. This can be useful for testing software in a controlled environment. The best software to perform this conversion is AnyToISO.

How to use AnyToISO for conversion

First, download and install AnyToISO from its official website. Once installed, follow these steps:

1. Open AnyToISO, go to the File → Open menu and select the DMG file you want to convert.
2. Choose the Convert to ISO option.
3. Once the DMG file is converted to ISO, use a tool like StarWind V2V Converter to convert the ISO file to VMDK.

Using StarWind V2V Converter

After converting the DMG file to ISO, you can now convert the ISO file to VMDK using StarWind V2V Converter. Here's how:

1. Open StarWind V2V Converter and select Local file.
2. Choose the ISO file and select VMware ESX server image file (.vmdk) as the destination format.
3. Click Next and then Convert to start the conversion process.