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https://github.com/tedpearson/ova2qcow2

Script to convert ova with vmdk files to qcow2 for use in UTM/QEMU
https://github.com/tedpearson/ova2qcow2

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Script to convert ova with vmdk files to qcow2 for use in UTM/QEMU

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# ova2qcow2

Just a simple bash script to convert .vmdk image files inside a .ova file into .qcow image files suitable for use with UTM or QEMU.

Thanks to the folks in this discussion for explaining how to do this: https://github.com/utmapp/UTM/discussions/2521

## How to run a .ova VM in [UTM]

- Convert the .ova to .qcow images: `ova2qcow2.sh file.ova`
- Create a new UTM VM
- Choose "Emulate" if running on Apple Silicon
- Choose "(Custom) Other"
- Once the VM is created, edit it
- Under QEMU, uncheck "UEFI Boot"
- Under Drives, choose "New..."
- Import the converted .qcow file(s)
- Drag the .qcow drives in the correct order, before any other drives
- Save and run your VM

[UTM]: https://mac.getutm.app