---
title: How to Localize a MED-V Image
description: How to Localize a MED-V Image
author: jamiejdt
ms.assetid: adc148b3-8cfe-42a0-8847-be6b689a673a
ms.pagetype: mdop, virtualization
ms.mktglfcycl: deploy
ms.sitesec: library
ms.prod: w7
ms.date: 06/16/2016
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# How to Localize a MED-V Image


A MED-V image can be localized, either by unpacking a packed image or by downloading an image from the server. All local images appear in the local repository.

## <a href="" id="bkmk-extractinganimageforusebythelocalclient"></a>How to Extract a MED-V Image for Use by the Local Client


A packed image can be unpacked to the local repository by extracting it. It then does not need to be downloaded from the server.

**To extract a MED-V image**

1.  In the **Local Packed Images** pane, select an image.

2.  Right-click, and from the drop-down menu, select **Extract image**.

    The image is extracted to the local drive and can now be used by the local client running on the computer.

## <a href="" id="bkmk-downloadinganimagetothelocalrepoitory"></a>How to Download a MED-V Image to the Local Repository


**To download a MED-V image**

1.  In the **Packed Images on Server** pane, select the image or version of the image to download.

2.  Click **Download**.

    The image is downloaded to your local computer.

    **Note**  
    The downloaded image will not appear in the **Local Images** pane until you refresh the page. Click Refresh to see the downloaded image in the **Local Images** pane.

     

## Related topics


[How to Install MED-V Client and MED-V Management Console](how-to-install-med-v-client-and-med-v-management-console.md)

[Using the MED-V Management Console User Interface](using-the-med-v-management-console-user-interface.md)

[How to Upload a MED-V Image to the Server](how-to-upload-a-med-v-image-to-the-server.md)