What is the OVF file?
The OVF file extension can be associated with several types of files. Most often, however, a file with such an extension is associated with the Open Virtualization Format format. OVF files are supported by Linux, Mac OS, Windows operating systems. The OVF file is one of the Data Files files, just like 1326 of the other files found in our file information database. The creator of Open Virtualization Format is VMware.
A program that can open the OVF file is e.g. VMware OVF Tool. However, you can also use other applications, e.g. VMware Workstation, VirtualBox, VMware vSphere, VMware Player.
Programs, that can open .OVF files
VMware, Inc.
VMware Player
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Windows |
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VMware, Inc.
VMware vSphere
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Windows |
Oracle Corporation
VirtualBox
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Windows |
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VMware, Inc.
VMware Workstation
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Windows |
| Mac OS | |
| Mac OS |
| Linux |
How to open a .OVF file?
If you have problems opening the file OVF, then in most cases the problem is only the lack of the proper application installed. Select one of the programs from the list and install it on your device. The operating system should automatically associate the OVF file format with the installed program. If not, right click on your OVF file and select from the menu "Open with" . Then select the installed program and confirm the operation. Now all OVF files should automatically open with the selected program.
