However, the process of obtaining and using VMware vCenter Converter Standalone has become significantly more complex in recent years due to shifts in VMware’s software lifecycle. For over a decade, the tool was freely and easily accessible on VMware’s website. In 2019, the download links were removed following the end of support for version 6.2. While VMware eventually released version 6.3 to address compatibility with newer hardware and operating systems, the company has moved away from offering it as a direct public download. Currently, obtaining the installer typically requires a valid VMware customer support contract and access to the "My VMware" portal, or finding legacy versions through archived software repositories. This restriction reflects a broader industry trend where migration tools are increasingly viewed as enterprise-level features rather than free utilities.
Following Broadcom's acquisition of VMware, the primary way to download VMware Converter Standalone has shifted to the .