aacskeys library (Archive listing)
Historic aacskeys builds used with DumpHD. Public Archive listing only.
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Decrypt & Backup Tools
Hands-off section. Outdated tools for a dead optical format (HD DVD). Every item below is a public outbound link to the Internet Archive or a vendor site. We do not host these files. No warranty, no support, no updates, no keys, and no endorsement. Historical reference only – your risk, your local law. If that is unclear, skip this section.
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BackupHDDVD (Archive listing)
Early Doom9-era HD DVD backup utility (muslix64). Public Archive listing only.
DumpHD 0.61 (Archive listing)
DumpHD 0.61 Java HD DVD / Blu-ray dump tool. Public Archive listing only.
SlySoft AnyDVD HD 7.6.9.0 (Archive listing)
Historic SlySoft AnyDVD HD build. Public Archive listing only - we do not host the file.
Xreveal (official site)
Modern free tool with HD DVD mode. Link to the official vendor site only.
Service Packs & Patches
CyberLink PowerDVD 7.3 HD DVD Playback Fix for Windows 10
View details CyberLink.5711_TaRe43_DVD090826-05.zip
As I’ve had a lot of trouble getting my HD-DVD collection to work in Windows 10 I thought I’d write a quick guide to help others and remind myself next time I reinstall or upgrade.Prerequisites -PowerDVD 7.3Windows...
HD DVD Autorun Patch for Windows 7
This patch will associate windows 7 integrated media players with autorun for HDDVD discs (ONLY WORKS ON WINDOWS 7 !) Run as administrator. Members only: browse freely; create a free account or log in to download.
HD DVD Filesystem / UDF Patch for Windows XP
View details pcguystoshibaudfinstallerfix.zip
This patch for windows XP allows your computer to read the filesystem used on HDDVD discs. This will help you playback HDDVD 5 and 9 discs with a standard optical drive in windows XP. And will also allow you to read...
Legacy Update
Restores Windows Update on end-of-life Windows (XP through 8.1) after Microsoft retired the old update services.
One-Core-API
API compatibility layer for Windows XP SP3 / Server 2003 so newer software can run. Not compatible with unofficial XP SP4.
PowerDVD 8 HD DVD re-enable files
Files used to restore HD DVD playback in retail CyberLink PowerDVD 8.0.1531.x after it was removed.
Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (offline installer)
Official Microsoft Windows 7 SP1 offline installers (KB976932) for x86 and x64.
Windows 8.1 Update (KB2919355 offline)
Windows 8.1 Update 1 standalone MSU packages (KB2919355 and related). Windows 8.x never got a traditional "SP2"; this is the big cumulative update pack.
Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (offline installer)
Official Microsoft Windows Vista SP2 offline installers (KB948465) for x86 and x64, multi-language pack.
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition SP1 (install media)
English XP Professional x64 Edition with SP1. x64 XP shipped at SP1 level - there is no small separate SP1 EXE like on 32-bit.
Windows XP Professional x64 SP2 (offline installer)
Official KB914961 SP2 offline installer for Windows XP Professional x64 (same package as Windows Server 2003 x64 SP2).
Windows XP Service Pack 1 (32-bit offline installer)
Official Microsoft Windows XP SP1 network installer for English x86. Often required before Legacy Update will work on RTM.
Windows XP Service Pack 2 (32-bit offline installer)
Official Microsoft Windows XP SP2 English x86 offline installer (WindowsXP-KB835935-SP2-ENU.exe). Best baseline before Legacy Update and SP3.
Windows XP Service Pack 3 (offline installer)
Official Microsoft Windows XP SP3 offline installer (KB936929, English x86). Last official service pack for XP.
Windows XP Service Pack 4 (unofficial)
Unofficial community XP SP4 / fully-updated image. NOT compatible with One-Core-API. Prefer official SP3 + updates unless you know you need this.
Codec Packs
Combined Community Codec Pack 2015-10-18 (32-bit)
View details Combined-Community-Codec-Pack-2015-10-18.zip
Exactly what does the CCCP install and why?CCCP Start Menu Group, All Options InstalledThe current playback pack will install:Haali Media Splitter 1.10.262.12 (MKV, MP4, OGM/OGG, TS, AVI)Used...
Combined Community Codec Pack 2015-10-18 (64-bit)
View details Combined-Community-Codec-Pack-64bit-2015-10-18.zip
Exactly what does the CCCP install and why?CCCP Start Menu Group, All Options InstalledThe current playback pack will install:Haali Media Splitter 1.10.262.12 (MKV, MP4, OGM/OGG, TS, AVI)Used...
Windows 7 Codec Pack v4.1.5
View details windows7codecpackv415setup.zip
Windows 7 Codec Pack includes required codecs for HDDVD Playback in windows (pack has been tested and working from windows XP - 10 although there is a windows 10 specific edition)Package Overview:The Windows 7...
X-Codec Pack 2.7.4
View details X-CodecPack274.zip
X Codec Pack (fka XP Codec Pack) is one of the most complete codec packs which helps you to play all major audio and video formats. Now, with support for Windows 8 and 64 bits! And... to enjoy your multimedia...
Media Players
ArcSoft TotalMedia Theatre 3.0 (old version)
View details ArcSoft-TotalMedia-Theatre-3.0-setup.zip
This is a very old version of arcsoft that supports HDDVD playback. This download does not iclude a serial number and is here for archiving purposes only to allow people with a licence for version 3.0 or higher to...
ArcSoft TotalMedia Theatre 5.1.1.114
ArcSoft TotalMedia Theatre 5 with native HD DVD menu playback. Community favourite on Windows 7.
ArcSoft TotalMedia Theatre 6.7.199
Late ArcSoft TotalMedia Theatre 6 package aimed at playing HD DVD discs and backups on newer Windows.
Kodi 16 Jarvis for Windows
View details kodi-16.0-Jarvis.zip
To play HDDVDs on Kodi simply navigate to Videos, then Folders, open the HDDVD drive CLick on HVDVD folder and click the first .EVO file and KODI will play through them, you will need codec packs installed and if...
LG GGC-H20L CyberLink BD / HD DVD software bundle
OEM CyberLink disc that shipped with the LG GGC-H20L Super Multi Blue BD/HD DVD drive.
Media Player Classic HC 1.7.10 (32-bit)
View details MPC-HC1710.x86.zip
We have tested Media Player Classic for windows and it plays he .EVO files used on HDDVDs (although you may need an application such as anydvd HD to decrypt the disc first) Menus are generally Non-Functional but all...
Media Player Classic HC 1.7.10 (64-bit)
View details MPC-HC1710.x64.zip
We have tested Media Player Classic for windows and it plays he .EVO files used on HDDVDs (although you may need an application such as anydvd HD to decrypt the disc first) Menus are generally Non-Functional but all...
VLC media player 2.2.2 for Windows
VLC playback guides for VCD/SVCD/CVD, DVD, AVCHD, HD DVD streams, and 8KDVD files.
Video CD (VCD / SVCD)
CD-era Video CD and Super Video CD authoring and playback. (CVD cousins live in the China Video Disc section too.)
GNU VCDImager
Open-source VCD/SVCD mastering. Full CLI-oriented guides for VCD, SVCD, and CVD.
TMPGEnc Free 2.5 (MPEG encoder)
Classic MPEG encoder with full VCD, SVCD, CVD, and DVD encode guides.
VCD Cutter 4.04
Play and cut VCD-family MPEG; steps for preparing VCD/SVCD/CVD re-authors.
VCDEasy
Windows VCD/SVCD/CVD authoring. Full guides for Video CD, Super Video CD, and China Video Disc.
VLC media player 2.2.2 for Windows
VLC playback guides for VCD/SVCD/CVD, DVD, AVCHD, HD DVD streams, and 8KDVD files.
China Video Disc (CVD)
CD-era Chinese video format (cousin of SVCD: 352×480/576 MPEG-2). Authoring, encoding, and playback tools.
GNU VCDImager
Open-source VCD/SVCD mastering. Full CLI-oriented guides for VCD, SVCD, and CVD.
TMPGEnc Free 2.5 (MPEG encoder)
Classic MPEG encoder with full VCD, SVCD, CVD, and DVD encode guides.
VCD Cutter 4.04
Play and cut VCD-family MPEG; steps for preparing VCD/SVCD/CVD re-authors.
VCDEasy
Windows VCD/SVCD/CVD authoring. Full guides for Video CD, Super Video CD, and China Video Disc.
VLC media player 2.2.2 for Windows
VLC playback guides for VCD/SVCD/CVD, DVD, AVCHD, HD DVD streams, and 8KDVD files.
DVD-Video
Classic DVD-Video authoring, IFO tools, and burning.
CyberLink PowerProducer 6 Ultra
PowerProducer 6 Ultra full DVD, AVCHD, and BD/AVCREC guides.
Ulead DVD MovieFactory 6 Plus (trial)
MovieFactory 6 Plus full DVD, HD DVD, and AVCHD guides.
8KDVD
HDDVD Revived’s 8K physical format – maker tools, players, Kodi plugin, box art, sample ISOs. Full docs on 8kdvd.hddvd-revived.com.
8KDVD Maker (legacy automated beta)
Full legacy 8KDVD Maker wizard guide plus DISC_TEMP / ImgBurn recovery.
8KDVD official site & authoring guide
8KDVD documentation hub and full modern authoring pipeline.
8KDVD Standard White Paper & License (v1.0)
8KDVD white paper and license - what creators must follow.
8KDVD Video File Maker (V1.0.1 HDR)
Full Video File Maker encode guide: profiles, HDR, 3D source prep.
Elephants Dream 8KDVD (free ISO + artwork)
Elephants Dream free 8KDVD - download, burn, and playback steps.
Star Trek: Of Gods and Men 8KDVD (free ISO + artwork)
Of Gods and Men free 8KDVD burn and playback guide.
Authoring Tools
Avidemux 2.6.12 for Windows
View details avidemux_2.6.12_win32-win64.zip
Avidemux is a free video editor designed for simple cutting, filtering and encoding tasks. It supports many file types, including AVI, DVD compatible MPEG files, MP4 and ASF, using a variety of codecs. Tasks can be...
Blender 2.76b for Windows (32-bit and 64-bit)
View details blender-2.76b-windows32.zip
Photorealistic RenderingBlender now features a powerful new unbiased rendering engine called Cycles that offers stunning ultra-realistic rendering.The built-in Cycles rendering engine offers:GPU & CPU...
CyberLink PowerProducer 6 Ultra
PowerProducer 6 Ultra full DVD, AVCHD, and BD/AVCREC guides.
Lightworks Video Editor 12.6 for Windows
View details lightworks_v12.6.0_full_32bit_setup.zip
The professional editor for everyoneLightworks is EditShare's Academy and Emmy award-winning, professional Non-Linear Editing (NLE) software supporting resolutions up to 4K as well as video in SD and HD formats. In the...
OpenShot Video Editor 2.0.6 for Windows
View details OpenShot-Video-Editor-2.0.6-win32.part1.rar
OpenShot Video Editor is a free, open-source video editor for Linux licensed under the GPL version 3.0. OpenShot can take your videos, photos, and music files and help you create the film you have always dreamed...
Sonic Scenarist for HD-DVD 4.5
Professional HD DVD Advanced Content authoring overview and limits.
TMPGEnc Authoring Works 4
Full TMPGEnc Authoring Works 4 guides for DVD-Video and AVCHD.
Ulead DVD MovieFactory 6 Plus (trial)
MovieFactory 6 Plus full DVD, HD DVD, and AVCHD guides.
Ulead MovieFactory 6 HD Power Pack
HD Power Pack setup and HD DVD / AVCHD authoring steps.