QED Converter
Convert QED files online for free
Drop or upload your .QED file
How to convert your QED file
- Click Select File above, and choose your QED file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert QED to another file type
The converter easily converts your QED file to various formats—free and online. No Windows or extra software needed.
- QED to ISO
- QED to IMG
- QED to DMG
- QED to VHD
- QED to VMDK
- QED to VDI
- QED to HDD
- QED to QCOW
- QED to QCOW2
- QED to RAW
- QED to VBOX
- QED to OVA
Convert a file to QED
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the QED file type—in the best quality.
- VFD to QED
- DMG to QED
- OVA to QED
- IMA to QED
- VBOX to QED
- ADF to QED
- PVS to QED
- VHD to QED
- OVF to QED
- ISO to QED
- DSK to QED
- IMG to QED
About QED files
QED files, primarily associated with the QEMU emulator, are disk image files used for virtual machines. While they offer efficient disk storage and snapshot capabilities, their niche use makes them less versatile compared to other formats.
To convert QED files, it's important to understand the target format. Common conversions include:
- VMDK: Used by VMware products, ideal for users needing greater compatibility with VMware environments.
- VHD: Compatible with Microsoft Hyper-V and Virtual PC, suitable for Windows-based virtual environments.
- QCOW2: Another QEMU format offering better compression and encryption features.
- RAW: A straightforward format that s widely supported but lacks advanced features like snapshots.
Software solutions to convert QED files include QEMU itself, which provides command-line tools for converting between disk image formats. VirtualBox can also handle some conversions by importing QED files and exporting them to other formats.
Challenges in converting QED files often arise from their specialized nature, and not all software supports these files natively. Additionally, data integrity and compatibility issues can occur, especially when converting to more complex formats like VMDK or VHD.
Despite their drawbacks, QED files are still used in specific scenarios where their features are beneficial. For a hassle-free conversion experience, consider using the Convert.Guru website. Simply drag and drop your QED files onto the webpage to convert them to your desired format easily and safely. While Convert.Guru is an online tool, it provides a user-friendly interface and reliable conversion process, making it an excellent choice for users unfamiliar with command-line tools.
The QED Converter Story
The history of Convert.Guru began more than 25 years ago in California, when Tom Simondi published the most comprehensive database of file formats on his website. Before that, Tom had worked on Space Shuttle development at the Air Force Systems Command’s Space Division in Los Angeles. He is known as one of the top programmers of the late 1980s.
When Microsoft integrated Tom’s Filext database into Windows XP, it became the leading platform for analyzing and processing file types and formats.
Today, we use the latest technologies to analyze, process, and convert one of the world's largest collections of file formats. We are committed to developing the best QED converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.