.ova — Open Virtualization Appliance
A standardized, portable package format for distributing a complete virtual machine across different virtualization platforms.
Also known as: .ovf
Virtual machine files can contain an entire guest operating system, including any software installed on it. Only import VM images from sources you trust.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a .ova file?
A standardized, portable package format for distributing a complete virtual machine across different virtualization platforms.
Can I edit a .ova file?
Not directly as text — .ova is a runnable or packaged format, not one meant for manual editing.
Does having a .ova extension mean the file is safe?
No single extension can guarantee that. Virtual machine files can contain an entire guest operating system, including any software installed on it. Only import VM images from sources you trust. Always consider where the file came from, not just its name.