HDMI to DVI Cables

The HDMI standard and its older cousin, DVI, are very closely related to one another. Both use the same methods of video encoding, and send video information down the same sort of cable structure. The HDMI spec requires that HDMI devices be backward-compatible with the DVI standard, which in theory (though, unfortunately, not always in practice) means that whenever you have a device with a DVI connection on it, an HDMI to DVI cable will give you a funtioning connection.

As with all standard-compatibility questions, there are a few caveats.

First, HDMI is not compatible with DVI-A, the analogue DVI format, so it is not possible to hook up, for example, a VGA monitor to an HDMI source by using a combination of VGA/DVI and DVI/HDMI adapters and cables.
Second, the DVI standard does not support embedded audio, so whenever you're interconnecting DVI and HDMI equipment, you'll need to make sure that you've provided a separate path for the flow of the audio.
Third, any "new" HDMI features--deep colour, different colourspaces, et cetera--are unique to HDMI and will not be supported by a DVI connection (though the two devices should communicate just fine without them).
Fourth, although DVI has a "dual-link" version which is used to support higher resolutions, HDMI has no dual-link version available (yes, there's one in the spec, but there are no real-world devices that use it); accordingly, ALL DVI to HDMI cables are single-link only, even if the DVI plug on the cable carries the dual-link pins.
Fifth -- well, some DVI devices are just cranky and will not work properly when connected to some HDMI devices, largely because strict compliance with the DVI standard was not really carefully policed.

A Note on Limited Selection:

We've been in the process of phasing out HDMI-to-DVI cable for some time and are not reordering new stock, as the demand for this product has dropped sharply. If you don't find what you're looking for in our HDMI/DVI cables, consider using an adapter with an HDMI or DVI cable to make your connection. Barring unusual conditions or particularly long runs, this combination will almost always work just as well as a purpose-built HDMI/DVI cable.

Tartan HDMI to DVI Cables

Our Tartan HDMI to DVI cables are available in several lengths and in black or white, as listed below.

As with all of our products, we offer a simple and easy return policy. If for any reason you're not completely satisfied, just return the cables, undamaged, within 30 days and we'll refund your purchase price in full.

Tartan Cable 24 AWG HDMI to DVI Cables:

(Chinese-made, 24 AWG Tinned Copper, CL2 rated)

Length

Price

Colour

Length

Price

Colour

5 foot

8 foot

6 foot

9 foot

7 foot

10 foot

HDMI Adapters:

Description	Price
Female DVI to Male HDMI Adapter
Female HDMI to Male DVI Adapter
Female HDMI to Female HDMI Coupler
HDMI Female to "Type C" (mini) HDMI Male Adapter
HDMI Right-Angle Adapter (turning TOWARDS broadest side of socket)
HDMI Right-Angle Adapter (turning AWAY FROM broadest side of socket)
BJC Series-F2 "Portsaver" (1 foot, male/female cable)

Other HDMI Hardware and Cables:

	Description	Price
	HDMI Booster/EQ Unit (for extending distance; has female in, female out jacks, external power supply)	Temp. out of stock
	HDMI Wallplate--1 port, coupler style (in-wall side is at right-angle to faceplate)
	HDMI Wallplate--1 port, pigtail style (in-wall portion is a short flexible cable w/female connector)
	HDMI Wallplate--2 port, pigtail style (in-wall portions are short flexible cables w/female connectors)	Temp. out of stock
	HDMI Type A (standard) to HDMI Type C (mini) cable, 6 foot
	HDMI Switch, 5 in/1 out, w/power supply and remote, 1.3 compliant