File Extension Database

Open VDI File

A VDI format and extension file is a type of virtual disk image file, which is used to create disk images, either of the virtual disk or the logical disk, and is associated with an Oracle VirtualBox virtual machine, which is the owner of the format.

The VDI file can also refer to disc images stored on CDs, DVDs, and other optical discs, used by third-party programs.

Also, the VDI file is used to copy, create, or restore the contents of the disk drive to a new virtual machine.

Oracle VM VirtualBox is an open source desktop virtualization program, which can be mounted as a hard disk on Mac, Windows and Unix platforms. VirtualBox was initially owned by Sun Microsystems, and later purchased by Oracle.

Software to open VDI files

To open and operate on a VDI file, it is necessary to have one of the following software packages:

Typical VDI mime types:

application/x-virtualbox-vdi

Frequently associated Windows objects:

progId_VirtualBox.Shell.vdi

How Can I Open VDI File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open VDI file is to find a VDI file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a VDI file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open VDI file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as VDI file opener then try to search online for "VDI viewer", "application to open VDI file" or "open VDI file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open VDI file

How Can I Open VDI File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a VDI file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a VDI file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with VDI file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as VDI file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open VDI file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open VDI file then try to search for "VDI viewer", "application to open VDI file" or "read VDI file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read VDI file

How Can I Open VDI File on Android

If you downloaded a VDI file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded VDI file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "VDI".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "VDI viewer", "VDI file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open VDI File on iPhone or iPad

To open VDI File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the VDI file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "VDI". This way you can find apps which can open VDI files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "VDI viewer" or "VDI file" online in your favorite search engine.

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