HDClone 15.1.3.0

HDClone — Miray Software’s Universal Disk Cloning and Imaging Tool

HDClone from Miray Software is a mature, versatile disk cloning and imaging suite built for backups, system migration, data recovery and enterprise deployment. Available in multiple editions from a Free Edition to Enterprise and CLI variants, HDClone handles physical and logical copies, compressed and encrypted images, and specialized recovery tasks with broad hardware support and self-booting options.

Key features and technical highlights

• Editions to suit every need: Free Edition for testing and occasional use; Standard, Advanced, Professional, Professional Portable, Enterprise and CLI for professional workflows — each higher edition includes the features of the lower ones.
• Multiple copy modes: Drive copy, Partition copy, SmartCopy (file-aware logical copy), HotCopy and MultiCopy (mass duplication) to speed deployment and backups.
• SafeRescue mode: Specialized rescue mode for recovering data from failing or defective drives.
• Image formats and management: Create physical RAW images, logical SmartImages, compressed and password-protected images; advanced editions add differential, encrypted and VMDK/VHD(X)/VDI support.
• Large drive & modern storage support: Support for disks >2 TB in higher editions, USB 3.0 support, AHCI/SATA, Intel software RAID and SCSI controller compatibility (controller-dependent).
• SSD and performance features: TRIM-aware acceleration for SSDs, FastCopy mode, high sustained copy rates in paid editions and options to verify results and store detailed reports.
• Boot & platform flexibility: Self-booting HDClone/S, UEFI and Secure Boot support (in higher editions), Windows client (HDClone/W), Linux AppImage and hybrid ISO for boot media creation.
• Enterprise tooling: CLI edition and multi-copy features tailored for imaging labs, OEMs and IT departments.

Why HDClone stands out

1. Reliable for migrations: Clone entire OS installations (sector-by-sector or file-aware) to new HDDs or SSDs and preserve bootability across hardware when using the appropriate edition.
2. Practical data recovery: SafeRescue rescues readable data from failing media that other tools might skip.
3. Flexible imaging workflow: Create compressed, password-protected or encrypted images for secure offsite storage and faster transfers; advanced editions add differential backups and virtual disk support for virtualization workflows.
4. Scalable deployment: MultiCopy and enterprise/CLI options make it easy to replicate a master image across many systems with minimal manual work.
5. Test before you buy: The Free Edition is genuine freeware for evaluating hardware compatibility and basic cloning; installers are available as Windows setup, ZIP package, hybrid ISO and Linux AppImage for offline boot media creation.

Who should use HDClone

• Home users: Upgrade to SSD, clone a system drive, or create full disk backups with the Free or Standard editions.
• IT professionals & technicians: Use Advanced/Professional editions for high-speed cloning, multi-target duplication and recovery tasks.
• Enterprises & OEMs: Rely on the Enterprise and CLI editions for scripted deployment, mass duplication and integration into imaging infrastructures.
• Forensics & recovery: SafeRescue and read-only imaging workflows preserve evidence while maximizing recovered data.

Getting started and resources

• Free Edition download options: Windows setup, ZIP package, hybrid ISO and Linux AppImage make it simple to run HDClone directly or create bootable media.
• Documentation & manuals: Comprehensive manuals, data sheets and "New in" release notes are published by Miray to help choose the right edition and learn advanced features.
• Support & updates: Miray offers technical support, forum resources and upgrade paths for existing licenses.