HDL_Dump GUI 2.1

HDL_Dump GUI is a graphical front-end for the hdl_dump utility, designed to make managing PlayStation 2 hard drives and game images simpler and more accessible. It streamlines tasks like installing, renaming, and removing HDLoader/OPL-compatible titles without using command-line tools.

Key features

• Install ISO and other supported disc image formats to PS2 HDDs used by HDLoader/OPL
• View, rename, and delete installed titles; edit game IDs and titles for better in-menu organization
• Batch installation with progress tracking and basic verification
• Support for large drives (48-bit LBA) and APA-formatted PS2 partitions
• Work with drives connected via USB/SATA on your PC; some versions support network installs to a PS2 with a network adapter
• Logs and status messages to help diagnose transfer or partition issues

Typical workflow

• Connect a PS2-formatted HDD to your PC or set up a network connection to your PS2
• Launch HDL_Dump GUI and detect the target drive or host
• Add one or more game images, set titles/IDs, and start installation
• Review or manage the installed library as needed

Requirements and notes

• Usually requires Windows and administrator rights to access physical drives
• Depends on the hdl_dump backend; the GUI serves as a convenience layer
• Always back up important data—writing to partitions can cause data loss if interrupted
• Use only with games you legally own; distributing copyrighted content is not permitted

This tool is aimed at enthusiasts who want an easier, safer way to prepare and maintain PS2 HDDs for use with HDLoader or OPL.

HDL_Dump GUI is developed by LordBoGaMi. The most popular version of this product among our users is 2.1. The names of program executable files are HDLD_Gui.exe, hdlgui.exe.