QED Converter

Convert QED files online for free

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Drop or upload your .QED file

Online File Converter

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How to convert your QED file

Click the "Select File" button 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.

Use Convert.Guru online viewer to open and convert your QED file.

The QED Converter Story

The history of Convert.Guru began over 25 years ago in California with Tom Simondi’s file-format database. A former contributor to Space Shuttle development and a software pioneer of the 1980s, Simondi established a trusted resource for file type analysis that was even referenced by Microsoft Windows XP. Today, we use modern technology to process and convert thousands of file formats while continually improving our QED converter.