| Tool | Best for | |------|-----------| | (latest free version) | Windows 10/11/Server 2019/2022, ESXi 6.0–8.0 | | StarWind V2V Converter | Converting VMDK/VHDX to/from cloud formats | | Disk2vhd + manual conversion | Simple P2V to VHDX then import to VMware | | Clonezilla | Offline disk cloning to VM disk |
, which is installed on the source machine to handle data transfer; and a Converter Standalone Client , the graphical interface used to submit and monitor tasks. Key Features of Version 5.5.3 vmware-vcenter-converter-standalone-5.5-3
For Windows 2000/NT, the only reliable route is often vmware-vcenter-converter-standalone-5.5-3 or third-party commercial tools like Zerto (legacy version) or PlateSpin Migrate. | Tool | Best for | |------|-----------| |
The VMware vCenter Converter Standalone User's Guide (PDF) provides comprehensive documentation on installation, components (Server, Worker, Client, Agent), and command-line options. and a Converter Standalone Client