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prlctl convert

This command is used to convert third-party virtual machines and disks to Parallels virtual machines and disks. The following third-party virtual machines and disks are supported:

  • Microsoft Hyper-V
  • Microsoft Virtual PC
  • Virtual Box
  • VMware

Syntax

prlctl convert <path> [ --dst <path> ] [ --force ]

Options

Name

Description

<path>

Full path to the third-party virtual machine's configuration file on the local server.

--dst= <path>

Set the destination directory for the resulting virtual machine and its configuration file. If omitted, the default directory ( /var/parallels ) is used.

--force

Convert the third-party virtual machine even if its guest OS cannot be identified.