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Software Overview

SoftPerfect Virtual Disk Trim works directly with virtual machine disk image files. Instead of relying on guest operating system utilities to prepare free space, it reads the file system information stored inside the image and determines which blocks contain active data.
This approach eliminates the need to boot virtual machines or install additional tools inside guest systems. It is particularly useful for administrators managing virtual machine templates, archived environments, appliance images, and large collections of virtual disks.
The software supports multiple virtualization formats, including VHDX, VHD, VMDK, VDI, qcow2, and raw images. It can process different guest file systems, including NTFS, FAT, exFAT, ext2/3/4, XFS, btrfs, APFS, and HFS+. Support also extends to LVM volumes, thin pools, and Linux swap.
Additional functions include removing selected page, swap, and hibernation files, converting disk image formats during processing, and rebuilding fixed-size disks as dynamically expanding images. Both graphical and command-line interfaces are available, with batch processing and JSON reporting for automated workflows.

Key Features

• Reduce the size of virtual machine disk images by removing unused storage blocks.
  
• Support VHDX, VHD, VMDK, VDI, qcow2, and raw image formats.
  
• Process single-file and split VMDK disk images.
  
• Support Windows, Linux, and macOS guest file systems.
  
• Compatible with NTFS, FAT, exFAT, ext2/3/4, XFS, btrfs, APFS, and HFS+.
  
• Handle LVM volumes, including thin pools, and Linux swap.
  
• Trim virtual disks without starting or mounting the virtual machine.
  
• Process appliance images, templates, and archived virtual machines without guest preparation.
  
• Avoid zeroing free space before trimming.
  
• Optionally remove page, swap, and hibernation files when the guest is not hibernated.
  
• Rebuild fixed-size or preallocated disks as dynamically expanding images.
  
• Process all partitions and volumes within a disk image in a single operation.
  
• Scan and process multiple virtual disk images from an entire folder.
  
• Preserve the virtual disk's identity to avoid requiring it to be re-attached.
  
• Convert disk images between supported formats during command-line processing.
  
• Provide a multilingual graphical interface and a command-line utility.
  
• Support batch operations and JSON reports for scripting and automation.
  
• Compare the processed image against the original before replacing it.
  

Why Choose SoftPerfect Virtual Disk Trim

SoftPerfect Virtual Disk Trim is useful for system administrators, virtualization professionals, and users who maintain multiple virtual machines. Its ability to reclaim unused space directly from disk images simplifies storage management, particularly when virtual disks have accumulated substantial unused capacity.
The ability to process images without launching their virtual machines makes it suitable for offline maintenance, archived systems, and deployment templates. Support for multiple image formats and guest file systems also allows users to manage virtual disks created across different virtualization platforms.
The command-line interface adds flexibility for batch processing and automated maintenance, while the graphical interface provides a straightforward option for individual disk operations.

System Requirements

• Operating System: Windows, macOS, or Linux
  

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Virtual Disk Trim require a running virtual machine?

No. The application works directly with virtual disk image files and does not require the guest operating system to be started or mounted.

Which virtual disk formats are supported?

Supported formats include VHDX, VHD, VMDK, VDI, qcow2, and raw disk images.

Can it process virtual disks created on another operating system?

Yes. The software can process supported disk images independently of the computer or hypervisor originally used to create them.

Can fixed-size virtual disks be reduced?

Yes. Fixed-size and preallocated disks can be rebuilt as dynamically expanding images that use storage according to the data they contain.

Does it support batch processing?

Yes. The command-line interface supports batch operations and JSON reporting, making it suitable for scripted maintenance tasks.

Home Page

https://www.softperfect.com/products/vdtrim/

Product Information

• Software Name: SoftPerfect Virtual Disk Trim
  
• Version: 26.11
  
• Architecture: x64
  
• Languages: Multilingual
  
• License type: Full Version
  
• File Size: 8.6 Mb
  

   
   
   

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