Software

Software guides describe how to modify your PS2's internal software.

OPL (Open PS2 Loader)

• OPL releases page

Note

This may already be installed on a FMCB memory card, so only download if not previously loaded or updated.

OPL File Managers

Covered in this Guide

• HDL Batch Installer
• OPL Manager
  • Requires .NET Install

Command Line

• PFS Batchkit Manager

Drive Formatters

• GUIFormat to format USB storage devices to FAT32

Optional: Free McBoot Installer for Free HDBoot

• Free McBoot Installer

Obsolete + Not Recommended Software

Software	Replacement	Recommendation
WinHIIP or Windows HDL Image Install Program	HDL Batch Installer	The official download page is marked obsolete along with warnings for issues with OPL, drives larger than 1TB, and a 255 game limit.
HDL BATCH	HDL Batch Installer	"Uses an older version of HDL-Dump" - source
HDL Dump	HDL Batch Installer	"Uses an older version of HDL-Dump" - source
HDL or HD Loader	OPL	Obsolete with lower compatibility compared to OPL.