Higher resolutions and faster screen refreshes.
Keeps the guest OS clock in sync with the host.
Depending on your VMware product, the ISO files are stored in specific directories on your host machine or are available for download. 1. VMware Workstation (Windows/Linux) vmware tools iso
On an ESXi host, the ISO images are typically stored in a local directory (e.g., /usr/lib/vmware/isoimages/ ) and are automatically mapped when you trigger an installation through the VMware Host Client or vCenter. 3. Broadcom TechDocs (Manual Download) VMware Tools 11.0.0 Release Notes - Broadcom Techdocs
The VMware Tools ISO is a disk image file containing a suite of drivers and utilities designed to optimize the performance and management of virtual machines. When you "Install VMware Tools" from your hypervisor's menu (like VMware Workstation or ESXi), the system virtually "inserts" this ISO into the VM’s CD/DVD drive. Higher resolutions and faster screen refreshes
By default, VMware Workstation stores several platform-specific ISOs in its installation folder: C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\ Common ISO Names: windows.iso : For modern Windows (Vista and later). linux.iso : For various Linux distributions.
The mouse can move in and out of the VM window without pressing hotkeys. Broadcom TechDocs (Manual Download) VMware Tools 11
Allows the guest file system to "pause" momentarily for cleaner backups and snapshots.
Enables easy file drag-and-drop or shared directories between the host and guest. Where to Find the ISO Files