VDI files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: VirtualBox Virtual Disk Image
A VDI file is a virtual disk image for Oracle's VirtualBox. VirtualBox redirects disk requests from the guest operating system to the VDI file. Like a physical disk, a VDI file has a specified size or...
General Information
| Title | VDI File Extension |
| Extension | .vdi |
| Full Form | VirtualBox Virtual Disk Image |
| File Type | Disk Image File |
| Developer | Oracle Corporation |
| MIME Type | application/x-virtualbox-vdi |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store disk data |
| Additional Functions | Snapshot management, Disk expansion |
| Features | Dynamically allocated, Fixed-size |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High reliability |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes, with tools |
Use Cases
| Virtual Machines | Yes |
| IT Testing | Yes |
| Software Development | Yes |
| Data Recovery Simulation | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Data leakage |
| Best Practices | Encryption, Access control |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2007 |
| Latest Version | VirtualBox 6.1 (2020) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .vmdk, .vhd, .vhdx, .hdd |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 VirtualBox |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux, Solaris |
Type 2: Virtuo CD Manager Disk Image
General Information
| Title | VDI File Extension |
| Extension | .vdi |
| Full Form | VirtualBox Disk Image |
| File Type | Disk Image File |
| Developer | Oracle Corporation |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store disk images |
| Additional Functions | Emulate physical disks |
| Features | Resizable, Snapshot support |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Depends on usage |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Virtual Environments | Yes |
| Software Testing | Yes |
| Data Recovery Simulation | Yes |
| Operating System Training | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Embedded malware |
| Best Practices | Regular updates, Encryption |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2007 |
| Latest Version | Depends on VirtualBox |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .vmdk, .vhd, .hdd, .ova, .ovf |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| VirtualBox |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux, Solaris |
 VDI Studio |
N/A | Windows |
 QEMU |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
Type 3: StepMania Debug Resource File
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General Information
| Title | VDI File Extension |
| Extension | .vdi |
| Full Form | VirtualBox Virtual Disk Image |
| File Type | Disk Image File |
| Developer | Oracle Corporation |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store disk images |
| Additional Functions | Replicate disk drives |
| Features | Snapshot support, Dynamic allocation |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High fidelity |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes, with tools |
Use Cases
| Virtual Machines | Yes |
| Software Testing | Yes |
| Data Recovery Simulation | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Data leakage |
| Best Practices | Encryption, Access control |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2007 |
| Latest Version | Depends on VirtualBox version |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .vmdk, .vhd, .vhdx, .hdd |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| VirtualBox |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |