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VMware Workstation Pro

Developer: Broadcom / VMware

VMware Workstation Pro is a utilities & compression application developed by Broadcom / VMware. It is available on Windows, Linux and is associated with .VMDK, .VMX, .OVA, .OVF, .ISO workflows. For archives and system utilities, verify the source and checksum, inspect contents before extraction, and keep sensitive or executable files isolated until they have been scanned. The listed edition is free, but confirm the publisher’s current requirements and license before installing it.

Supported Platforms:

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Core Capabilities

Opens or works with .VMDK files in its utilities & compression workflow

Available for Windows, Linux with the edition and license shown above

Supports related formats including .VMX, .OVA, .OVF

Use a copy of important files before saving or converting between formats

Published or maintained by Broadcom / VMware

Practical File Workflow

Use a copy of important files, confirm the format before editing, and verify the exported result before replacing the original.

How to Open Files using VMware Workstation Pro

3 min

Install the official VMware Workstation Pro release, open a copy of the .VMDK file, confirm the file version and source, and associate the extension only after the first test succeeds.

Troubleshoot .VMDK Files in VMware Workstation Pro

4 min

Check the application version, required plugins or codecs, file permissions, and the file signature before attempting conversion or repair.

Supported File Extensions (5)

Click any file extension to view format specifications or step-by-step opening guides.

.VMDKCompatible

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.VMXCompatible

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.OVACompatible

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.OVFCompatible

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.ISOCompatible

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