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HDClone, the universal cloning tool

» NEW: Advanced Format drive cloning & backup
» NEW: Creating dynamic VMDK/VHD images
» NEW: Storing a cloning report
» NEW: MVD: virtual drives from VMDK & VHD
» NEW: CLI: automation using Ports and Media-IDs
» PartitionSelect - cloning partition sets
» QuickCompress - ultra-fast image compression
» compatible with UEFI and GPT
» Password protected and AES-encrypted images
» Mounting images directly from network shares
» Converting SmartImages to RAW format (MVD)
» AutoExpand - auto extending of your FAT, NTFS, ext2/ext3/ext4 partitions
» AutoReduce - auto reducing of NTFS and FAT partitions
» Defragmentation 'on-the-fly' for NTFS and FAT
» Command line (CLI) for automated cloning & imaging
» HotCopy & LiveImage while running Windows
» Data rescue, backup, migration, mass installations etc.
» Logical and physical 1:1 copies (= sector copies)
» Logical, physical, compressed and encrypted file images
» Cloning hard disks and many other storage media
» Runs self-booting and on Windows XP/Vista/7/8, Server 2003/2008/2012

[ Functionality ]
HDClone creates physical or logical copies (clones) and file images of hard disks and other mass storage media. HDClone is a perfect tool for backups and creating copies of entire software or operating system installations. A special 'SafeRescue' mode makes HDClone an invaluable tool for rescuing defective hard disks and other media. HDClone works independent of partitioning scheme, file system and operating system. It also works with proprietary formats which would otherwise be inaccessible.

[ HDClone on Windows XP/Vista/7/8 and Server 2003/2008/2012 ]
• create copies and images - even of the system volume - while Windows is running
• access to special media & controllers (SCSI, SAS, RAID, Dynamic Volumes ...)
• use of familiar Windows drive letters
Each HDClone software package now contains a Windows program (HDClone/W) in addition to the self-booting program (HDClone/S). With identical interfaces on both programs there is complete ease in switching between HDClone/S and HDClone/W.

[ NEW: Advanced Format support ]
For over 30 years, 512 Bytes have been the one-and-only standard sector size for any PC mass storage media. Now modern drives in "Advanced Format" can have different sector sizes (512, 512e, 1Kn, and 4Kn). HDClone allows you to create clones and file images between disks with different sector formats and converts NTFS and FAT file systems automatically.

[ PartitionSelect ]
Allows you to select one or more partitions of a disk to be transferred without having to copy all the partitions. This saves space on the target drive, making it possible to use a smaller target or using the additional space for the remaining partitions. The special thing about PartitionSelect is that it transfers the required data in one single step, no matter what size the partitions have or how they are arranged. Copying the partitions, plus other adjustments will be performed with almost no extra time required and HDClone will still work at its maximum speed.

[ File images - NEW: dynamic VMDK/VHD images ]
Instead of a direct copy from medium to medium, you can also store an exact image of the medium in a file image. Optionally, the image may be created compressed or encrypted. With QuickCompress, this requires almost no extra time for compressing. These file images can be stored, archived, or transmitted via network and the Internet. They can be restored 1:1 to a medium which then behaves just like a direct copy had been made. HDClone can also create dynamic VMDK and VHD images. Such an image can be mounted directly in VMware and VirtualPC virtual machines.

[ Miray Virtual Disk (MVD) - NEW: dynamic VMDK & VHD images ]
From the Basic Edition on, HDClone includes the software "Miray Virtual Disk" (» version overview). You can use this software to mount file images that have been created with HDClone (including VMDK and VHD) as virtual Windows drives. This allows you to access files and folders in an image directly without having to restore the image to a physical disk before. Images can be accessed read-only or writable.

[ Defragmentation 'on the fly' for NTFS & FAT ]
HDClone can perform a perfect defragmentation on NTFS and FAT volumes during copying or restoring from a file image. This defragmentation only needs a fraction of the time usually required, therefore it consumes almost no additional time in relation to the copying process.

[ HotCopy & LiveImage ]
HDClone can now create copies and file images of drives and partitions during Windows operation - even for the system volume.

[ Faster with SmartCopy mode ]
HDClone creates logical sector copies (SmartCopy) of FAT, NTFS and ext2/ext3/ext4 file systems in only a fraction of the time usually needed - yielding an equivalent result. SmartCopy can clone an entire Windows XP base installation in less than 20 seconds for example.

[ AutoExpand - upsizing 'on the fly' ]
HDClone can increase your FAT, NTFS, and ext2/ext3/ext4 partition size automatically on the fly during copying.

[ AutoReduce - decreasing partition size 'on the fly' for NTFS & FAT ]
HDClone can decrease your NTFS and FAT partition size automatically on the fly during copying. This allows you to adjust partition sizes during cloning or to migrate to smaller media. Perfect for migrating to (usually smaller) SSD drives.

[ Command Line Interface (CLI) - NEW: Selection by port and media ID ]
Starting from the Professional Edition, HDClone can be launched in the command line of Windows. This enables cloning tasks to be executed time-triggered and/or scripted. Drives can be selected by Windows ID (dynamic), port number (fixed, IDE/SATA/SCSI only), or media ID (fixed, drive name/serial).

Note: Please use the Free Edition to find out if a certain PC system and its mass storage media are supported. The Free Edition shows all supported and recognized drives, but some of them may only be usable with one of the more advanced Edition levels.

Controller Type	HDClone/S	HDClone/W
PCI IDE/ATA hard disk controller
Busmaster IDE controller
USB 1.1 (UHCI, OHCI)
USB 2.0 (EHCI)
USB 3.0 (XHCI)
Adaptec SCSI host adapter *
Other SCSI host adapter (LSI etc.)
SAS host adapter
RAID controller
AHCI (SATA II) controller
Firewire / IEEE1394 (OHCI)

Media Type	HDClone/S	HDClone/W
USB key drives
Dynamic Volumes**
Hard disks
IDE, ATA, SATA, eSATA
USB, Firewire, SCSI
SSD
SAS
Flash storage (with card reader)
CompactFlash
SD, MMC
xD and other
File systems
Physical sector copies	any	any
Logical sector copies (SmartCopy)	FAT, NTFS, ext2/3/4	FAT, NTFS, ext2/3/4
AuotExpand	FAT, NTFS, ext2/3/4	FAT, NTFS, ext2/3/4
AutoReduce	FAT, NTFS	FAT, NTFS
File-images*	FAT, NTFS	any* (FAT, NTFS,…)

NEW: Advanced Format drive cloning & backup
Booting with UEFI BIOS
Cloning at up to 30 MB/sec = 1,8 GB/min
Running on and cloning Windows 8

The Free Edition of HDClone, clones an entire hard disk to another larger medium. Use it for migrating an existing installation to a new hard disk, or for rescuing data. The Free Edition is real freeware without obligation to buy and is intended for infrequent use at no cost. If more frequent usage is required, we have several advanced Edition levels that offer higher performance, support for a wider range of hardware, as well as additional options - allowing you to choose the Edition that is right for your needs, whether it is for regular, business, or professional use.

» Download | Version overview

NEW: Advanced Format drive cloning & backup
Cloning at up to 50 MB/sec = 3,0 GB/min
Running on and cloning Windows 8

The Basic Edition of HDClone is conceived for regular utilization, especially for system migration, backups, data rescue, and system restore. Besides higher performance, it offers arbitrary copying directions and contains extended backup (Disk-to-Partition-Backup), system restore (partition copy), and data rescue (SafeRescue mode) options.

» Buy now | Version overview

NEW: Advanced Format drive cloning & backup
Cloning at up to 60 MB/sec = 3,6 GB/min
Running on and cloning Windows 8
PartitionSelect

The Standard Edition of HDClone was developed for frequent and semi-professional use. Besides support for fast logical sector copies (SmartCopy) it offers a verify mode for data reconciliation with the target medium and high copying performance. The fast SmartCopy mode also strongly improves the performance of AutoExpand.

» Buy now | Version overview

NEW: Advanced Format drive cloning & backup
NEW: Creating dynamic VMDK/VHD images
NEW: Storing a cloning report
NEW: MVD: virtual drives from VMDK & VHD
NEW: CLI: automation using ports and media ID
Cloning at up to 120 MB/sec = 7,2 GB/min - and more...
Running on and cloning Windows 8 / Windows Server 2012
PartitionSelect
Using file images from network shares

The Professional Edition of HDClone was developed for daily and professional use. Its FastCopy mode and freely selectable sector areas give technicians and professionals maximum speed and flexibility. HDClone Professional Edition supports SCSI hard disks and Firewire (IEEE1394) mass storage (SBP2) as well as SAS and RAID with HDClone/W.

* A complete list of Adaptec SCSI host adapters supported by HDClone/S is to be found here.

» Buy now | Version overview

Features	Free	Basic	Standard	Professional	Enterprise
Modes
Entire drive
Single partitions
SafeRescue mode
Verification mode
PartitionSelect
File Images
Physical images
LiveImage
Smart images
Password protected images
Compressed images
QuickCompress & StrongCompress
Encrypted images (AES)
RAW images
new: VMDK/VHD images
Technologies
IDE/ATA/SATA hard disks*
SATA / SATA II / eSATA (AHCI)
USB 1.1 & 2.0 UHCI, OHCI, EHCI)
USB 3.0 mass storage (XHCI)
SCSI hard disks*
Firewire / IEEE1394 (OHCI)
Dynamic Drives**
Platfoms
Self-booting
UEFI-BIOS
Windows XP/Vista/7/8
Windows Server 2003/2008/2012
Features
HotCopy
4k sector alignment
Media parameter adjustment
AutoExpand NTFS/FAT partitions
Full GPT support
new: Advanced Format (1Kn/4Kn)
AutoReduce FAT/NTFS partitions
Live defragmentation of FAT/NTFS
SmartCopy (FAT, NTFS, ext2/3/4)
Command line interface (CLI)
new: CLI: port number and media ID
FastCopy mode
new: Storing a cloning report
MultiCopy (4x, 8x, 16x)
Performance
Max. copy rate (MB/sec, GB/min)	30 / 1.8	50 / 3.0	60 / 3.6	∞ / no limit	∞ / no limit
Copying time***	45 min	27 min	12 min	8 min	< 2 min / HD
Miray Virtual Disk
Virtual drives from images		1	1	7	7
File image management		1	1
Virtual disks @ TrueSpeed
Writing to virtual drives
Convert images -> RAW
Mounting images from LAN
new: Mounting VMDK/VHD images
Usage
Private use
Companies/Institutions
Technician license
Pricing
EU (incl. 19% VAT)  US / worldwide	free	19.90 € 16.72 €	39.90 € 33.53 €	99.00 € 83.19 €	Starting at 299.00 € 251.26 €
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