.ova OVF disk image
Archives & packages
| MIME type | application/ovf |
|---|---|
| Description | OVF disk image |
| Acronym | OVF – Open Virtualization Format |
| Category | Archives & packages |
| Based on | application/x-tar |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .ova file?
A .ova file is a “OVF disk image” (MIME type application/ovf). OVF stands for Open Virtualization Format.
How do I open a .ova file?
With an archive tool such as 7-Zip (Windows) or the built-in archive manager on macOS or Linux. On the command line, use tar, unzip or 7z depending on the format.
How can you tell a genuine .ova file?
No fixed signature at the start of the file is registered for this format; it is recognised mainly by its extension. On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.ova shows the guessed type.
Which format is .ova based on?
Technically a .ova file is a subtype of “Tar archive” (application/x-tar), so programs for that base format can often read it too.
Which MIME type belongs to .ova?
The MIME type is application/ovf. In the Apache web server: AddType application/ovf .ova; in nginx: types { application/ovf ova; }.