How to convert your VMI file
- Click the "Select File" button above, and choose your VMI file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert VMI to another file type
The converter easily converts your VMI file to various formats—free and online. No Windows or extra software needed.
Convert a file to VMI
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the VMI file type—in the best quality.
About VMI files
VMI files, primarily associated with the Dreamcast console, serve as companion files to VMS files, storing metadata such as file names and sizes. These files are not widely supported by modern software, which presents a significant challenge when attempting to convert or manipulate them.
Conversion of VMI files can be tricky due to their limited use and compatibility. To convert VMI files, specialized software such as GNU Emacs or Vim can be employed to edit the metadata manually. While these tools are powerful, they require a certain level of technical expertise. Unfortunately, VMI files don't have direct conversions to more common file types like .txt, .pdf, or .doc, as they don't contain actual data.
To understand more about the history and technical details of VMI files, you can visit the Dreamcast Wikipedia page.
The drawbacks of using VMI files include their obsolescence and lack of software support, making it difficult to find reliable conversion methods. This is where Convert.Guru becomes invaluable. We recommend visiting our website to drag and drop your VMI files, converting them effortlessly into formats that suit your needs. Although direct conversion options are limited, Convert.Guru ensures safe and reliable handling of your files.
By choosing Convert.Guru, you bypass the complexity and potential pitfalls of manual conversion methods, providing a simple solution for users of all skill levels.
Use Convert.Guru online viewer to open and convert your VMI file.
Similar file types are VMS, VMB, VAR, DCI, DAB, DSF, DUF.
The VMI 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 VMI converter.