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HDClone
Munich, Germany
What it is
HDClone creates physical or logical copies and file images of hard disks and other mass-storage media. It works independently of partitioning scheme, file system, and operating system, including proprietary formats that might otherwise be inaccessible. For defective media, SafeRescue first skips damaged areas and then carries out the rescue operation. HDClone can create differential backup images containing changes to an original image, typically producing smaller files. Images can be saved as VMDK, VHD, VHDX, or VDI files and may use AES encryption and compression. Miray Virtual Disk can mount images, including VHDX and VDI, as Windows drives with read-only or writable access. HDClone supports Windows from XP through Windows 11, and an AppImage is available for Linux distributions. The Windows setup includes a self-booting version and tools for creating USB or CD/DVD boot media. The free edition is for private use, supports up to 4 TB, and lists speeds up to 70 MB/s. Paid editions start at €19.90 once for Basic Edition, with other editions adding cloning, backup, rescue, professional use, or multiple targets.
For and against
For
- Works across partition schemes, file systems, and operating systems
- SafeRescue skips defective areas before rescue
- Supports differential images and AES encryption
- Can save images in VMDK, VHD, VHDX, and VDI formats
- Includes a self-booting version in the Windows setup
Against
- Free Edition is limited to private use
- Free Edition supports up to 4 TB and 70 MB/s
- Basic Edition costs €19.90 once
The verdict
HDClone supports disk copying, imaging, and rescue workflows, with options for virtual-disk formats and differential backups. The free edition has private-use, capacity, and speed limits; paid editions add further capabilities and use cases.
Who it suits
HDClone suits people who need to copy or image mass-storage media across differing file systems or operating systems. Its paid editions also cover professional use, rescue, portable service, and multi-target cloning needs.
Plans and prices
Free Edition
private use · up to 4 TB · up to 70 MB/s
Read 1 Oct 2026 · miray.de
Basic Edition
partitions and MVD · private use only
Read 1 Oct 2026 · shop.miray.de
Standard Edition
cloning and backup with SmartCopy
Read 1 Oct 2026 · shop.miray.de
Advanced Edition
cloning · backup · rescue
Read 1 Oct 2026 · shop.miray.de
Professional Edition
cloning · backup · rescue · professional use
Read 1 Oct 2026 · shop.miray.de
Professional Edition Portable
portable service version · use on clients’ PCs
Read 1 Oct 2026 · shop.miray.de
Enterprise Edition 4x
mass cloning · 4 targets at a time
Read 1 Oct 2026 · miray.de
Enterprise Edition 8x
mass cloning · 8 targets at a time
Read 1 Oct 2026 · miray.de
Enterprise Edition 16x
mass cloning · 16 targets at a time
Read 1 Oct 2026 · miray.de
On the record
- Core function
- HDClone creates physical or logical copies and file images of hard disks and other mass-storage media.shop.miray.de · read 1 Oct 2026
- Differential backups
- HDClone can create differential backup images containing only changes to an original image, producing typically smaller files.miray.de · read 1 Oct 2026
- Encryption
- HDClone supports optional AES encryption and compression for images.miray.de · read 1 Oct 2026
- Enterprise scaling
- Enterprise variants create up to 4, 8 or 16 clones in one run, directly or from an image.miray.de · read 1 Oct 2026
- Image formats
- Images can be saved directly as VMDK, VHD, VHDX and VDI files for mounting in VMware, VirtualPC and VirtualBox.miray.de · read 1 Oct 2026
- Linux distribution
- The download page provides an AppImage that runs HDClone directly on various Linux distributions.miray.de · read 1 Oct 2026
- Operating-system independence
- HDClone works independently of partitioning scheme, file system and operating system, including proprietary formats that would otherwise be inaccessible.shop.miray.de · read 1 Oct 2026
- Rescue mode
- SafeRescue mode reads defective media by skipping defective areas during the first run and performing the rescue operation at the end.miray.de · read 1 Oct 2026
- Secure boot
- The self-booting version supports SecureBoot environments and Bluetooth mice and keyboards.miray.de · read 1 Oct 2026
- Self-booting package
- The Windows setup includes HDClone/W, the self-booting HDClone/S program, the manual and boot-media creation setup for USB or CD/DVD.miray.de · read 1 Oct 2026
- Support
- Technical support is handled through Miray’s online ticket system, with a forum and FAQ also available.miray.de · read 1 Oct 2026
- User base
- Miray states that its products are used by more than 6 million users in more than 150 countries.miray.de · read 1 Oct 2026
- Virtual disk integration
- Miray Virtual Disk mounts HDClone file images, including VHDX and VDI, as virtual Windows drives with read-only or writable access.miray.de · read 1 Oct 2026
- Windows support
- HDClone supports Windows versions from XP through Windows 11.miray.de · read 1 Oct 2026
