A desktop monitor often has a DVI socket when the computer only has HDMI left. This DVI to HDMI adapter is a bidirectional cable with a DVI-D 24+1 connector.
DVI-D and HDMI carry the same signal
Both standards share the same digital video signal. That is why the link works with a simple cable, without conversion electronics and with no loss of picture. DVI simply does not carry sound.
24+1, what the figure means
It describes the connector pin layout. DVI-D 24+1 is the purely digital version, the most common on monitors and graphics cards. Not to be confused with DVI-I, which has four extra pins.
Bidirectional, so usable both ways
The cable links an HDMI output to a DVI input, or the other way round. No need to buy again for a different setup, and the same cable can be reused when the equipment changes.
No sound, and that is normal
DVI has no audio channel. If your monitor has speakers, you will need a separate audio link. It is not a fault of the cable but a feature of the standard.
How to recognise a DVI socket
A DVI socket is white, wide and has locking screws. It differs from VGA, blue and trapezoidal, and from HDMI, flat and without screws. A glance at the back of the monitor avoids a useless order.
What you receive
- HDMI to DVI-D cable, 24+1 connector
- Bidirectional link
- Transmission up to 1080p
- No power supply needed
- Lengths: 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3 or 5 m
Frequently asked questions
Does sound come through?
No, the DVI standard carries no audio. Plan a separate audio link.
Does it suit a DVI-I socket?
A DVI-D connector fits into a DVI-I socket. The reverse is not true.
Is there any loss of quality?
No. The signal stays digital from end to end.












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