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HDClone

miray.de

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Spec score 8.2 #12 of 30 in Disk Imaging Software

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 schemes, file systems, and operating systems, 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 make differential images containing changes to an original image, typically resulting in smaller files. Images can be optionally encrypted with AES and compressed, or saved in VMDK, VHD, VHDX, and VDI formats. 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 self-booting package supports SecureBoot and includes boot-media creation setup for USB or CD/DVD. 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.

Spec sheet

Support
Technical support is handled through Miray’s online ticket system, with a forum and FAQ also available.Read 1 Oct 2026 · miray.de
Headquarters
Munich, GermanyRead 28 Sep 2026 · miray.de
Founded
2006Read 28 Sep 2026 · miray.de
Core function
HDClone creates physical or logical copies and file images of hard disks and other mass-storage media.Read 1 Oct 2026 · shop.miray.de
Differential backups
HDClone can create differential backup images containing only changes to an original image, producing typically smaller files.Read 1 Oct 2026 · miray.de
Encryption
HDClone supports optional AES encryption and compression for images.Read 1 Oct 2026 · miray.de
Enterprise scaling
Enterprise variants create up to 4, 8 or 16 clones in one run, directly or from an image.Read 1 Oct 2026 · miray.de
Image formats
Images can be saved directly as VMDK, VHD, VHDX and VDI files for mounting in VMware, VirtualPC and VirtualBox.Read 1 Oct 2026 · miray.de
Linux distribution
The download page provides an AppImage that runs HDClone directly on various Linux distributions.Read 1 Oct 2026 · miray.de
Operating-system independence
HDClone works independently of partitioning scheme, file system and operating system, including proprietary formats that would otherwise be inaccessible.Read 1 Oct 2026 · shop.miray.de
Rescue mode
SafeRescue mode reads defective media by skipping defective areas during the first run and performing the rescue operation at the end.Read 1 Oct 2026 · miray.de
Secure boot
The self-booting version supports SecureBoot environments and Bluetooth mice and keyboards.Read 1 Oct 2026 · miray.de
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.Read 1 Oct 2026 · miray.de
User base
Miray states that its products are used by more than 6 million users in more than 150 countries.Read 1 Oct 2026 · miray.de
Virtual disk integration
Miray Virtual Disk mounts HDClone file images, including VHDX and VDI, as virtual Windows drives with read-only or writable access.Read 1 Oct 2026 · miray.de
Windows support
HDClone supports Windows versions from XP through Windows 11.Read 1 Oct 2026 · miray.de

Plans and prices

Free Edition Free private use · up to 4 TB · up to 70 MB/s Read 1 Oct 2026 · miray.de
Basic Edition €19.90, paid once partitions and MVD · private use only Read 1 Oct 2026 · shop.miray.de
Standard Edition €39.90, paid once cloning and backup with SmartCopy Read 1 Oct 2026 · shop.miray.de
Advanced Edition €69, paid once cloning · backup · rescue Read 1 Oct 2026 · shop.miray.de
Professional Edition €99, paid once cloning · backup · rescue · professional use Read 1 Oct 2026 · shop.miray.de
Professional Edition Portable €199, paid once portable service version · use on clients’ PCs Read 1 Oct 2026 · shop.miray.de
Enterprise Edition 4x €299, paid once mass cloning · 4 targets at a time Read 1 Oct 2026 · miray.de
Enterprise Edition 8x €499, paid once mass cloning · 8 targets at a time Read 1 Oct 2026 · miray.de
Enterprise Edition 16x €799, paid once mass cloning · 16 targets at a time Read 1 Oct 2026 · miray.de

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Works independently of file systems and operating systems.
  • SafeRescue addresses defective media.
  • Differential images contain changes to an original image.
  • Images can use AES encryption and compression.
  • Enterprise editions support up to 16 targets at once.

Limits

  • Free Edition is limited to private use.
  • Free Edition supports up to 4 TB.
  • Free Edition lists speeds up to 70 MB/s.
  • Basic Edition costs €19.90 once.

Who it suits

It suits users who need to copy or image storage media, create differential backups, or attempt rescue operations on defective media. Enterprise editions are available for cloning to multiple targets in one run.

Verdict

HDClone covers disk copying, imaging, differential backups, and rescue workflows across Windows and Linux. The free edition has capacity and speed limits, while paid editions add capabilities and multi-target options.

Where Specifiction places it

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