VMI Converter
Convert VMI files online for free
Drop or upload your .VMI file
How to convert your VMI file
- Click Select File 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.
- VMI to DCI
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.
The VMI 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 VMI converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.