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How to convert vhd to raw file
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Source format: VHD
VHD stands for Virtual Hard Disk. It is a disk image format used to store the contents of a hard drive in a single file, including partitions, file systems, and boot data. VHD files are commonly used by Microsoft virtualization tools, such as older versions of Hyper-V, Virtual PC, and some backup or disk management utilities. Typical uses include virtual machine storage, system migration, testing, and archiving a complete disk state.
Target format: RAW
RAW is an uncompressed disk image format that represents the exact byte-for-byte contents of a disk or partition. It is widely supported by virtualization platforms, forensic tools, and disk utilities because it is simple and highly compatible. The main advantages of RAW are its broad interoperability and straightforward structure, which makes it useful for importing into other hypervisors, analyzing disk contents, or writing the image back to physical media in some workflows.
How to perform the conversion
The most reliable way to convert VHD to RAW is with qemu-img, a command-line tool included with QEMU and available on Windows, macOS, and Linux. It supports many virtual disk formats and is commonly used for image conversion.
- Install QEMU if it is not already available on your system.
- Open a terminal or command prompt.
- Run the conversion command:
qemu-img convert -f vpc -O raw input.vhd output.raw - Wait for the process to finish. The resulting
output.rawfile will contain the converted disk image.
In this command, -f vpc tells qemu-img that the source is a VHD file, since QEMU uses vpc as the format name for VHD. -O raw sets the output format to RAW.
If you prefer a graphical workflow, some desktop virtualization tools and disk utilities can export or clone virtual disks, but qemu-img is usually the best choice for a direct and dependable conversion. You can also convert the file on 101convert.com website for free, without installing any software.
Notes on quality, compatibility, or limitations
This conversion is generally lossless at the disk-image level: the data inside the virtual disk is preserved, but the file format changes. However, RAW files are often larger than VHD files because they do not use the same container features or compression options. If the VHD is a differencing disk or part of a snapshot chain, you may need to merge or consolidate it before conversion. Also, make sure the source VHD is not corrupted and that you have enough free storage space for the RAW output, which may be as large as the full virtual disk capacity.
Note: This vhd to raw conversion record is incomplete, must be verified, and may contain inaccuracies. Please vote below whether you found this information helpful or not.
Frequently asked questions
Is the VHD to RAW converter free?
Yes, converting VHD to RAW on 101convert.com is completely free. No registration, email address or installation is required.
How large can my VHD file be?
You can upload VHD files up to 2000 MB and convert up to 1 files at once in a single batch.
What happens to my uploaded files?
Files are processed automatically and deleted from our servers within a few minutes after conversion. We never view or share your files.
Do I need to install any software to convert VHD to RAW?
No. The VHD to RAW conversion runs entirely online in your browser and works on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone.
Did the conversion fail?
In most cases, the cause is an incorrect file format. Please upload a valid VHD file for this VHD to RAW conversion. Occasionally, the issue may be on our side. We analyze recurring conversion failures and disable or fix the converter if we detect a defect.