Azure Disk Export, how to download VHDX file instead of VHD file?

Question

I need to download a huge VM disk file from Azure for my Hyper-V. I know it can be done via Azure Disk Export.

1) Is it possible to compress the Fixed VHD to Dynamic VHDX in Azure before downloading that huge VHD file? It can save me a lot of bandwidth and time.

2) Is it possible to change the Download VHD filename from "abcd" to something else?

3) For Azure Gen 2 VM creation, can I create the VM disk as VHDX file instead of VHD file?

Answer 1

@Anthony TSANG

1) It is not currently possible to convert your VHD file to VHDX in the cloud.
2) The name can be changed after the VHD is downloaded.
3) The Hyper-V virtual hard disk (VHDX) format isn't supported in Azure, only fixed VHD. The VHDX file will need to be converted to fixed VHD prior to upload.

For product feedback and feature requests I will refer you to our feedback forum. This allows the community to add their voice and upvote popular ideas. The forums are monitored and responded to by our product teams.
https://feedback.azure.com/forums/216843-virtual-machines

Hope this helps! Let me know if you have further questions or issues and I will be happy to assist.

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