SPDIF Keep Alive utility

SPDIF Keep Alive utility 1.4

Windows-based .net GUI application used for keeping S/PDIF, HDMI, and DisplayPort sound connections alive when no sound is playing.

  • By handruin
  • Open Source
  • Portable
  • Updated Mar 16, 2017
Download for Windows

About SPDIF Keep Alive utility

Windows-based .net GUI application used for keeping S/PDIF, HDMI, and DisplayPort sound connections alive when no sound is playing.

Technical details

Publisherhandruin
Version1.4
Release date2017-03-16
LicenseMIT
Installer typeportable
Architecturex64
Package IDhandruin.spdif-ka

Install SPDIF Keep Alive utility from the command line

Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=handruin.spdif-ka -e
Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=handruin.spdif-ka -e
Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=handruin.spdif-ka -e

SPDIF Keep Alive utility adds this command to the command line: spdifka.

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Frequently asked questions

Is SPDIF Keep Alive utility free?

Yes. SPDIF Keep Alive utility is free and open-source software released under the MIT license.

What is the latest version of SPDIF Keep Alive utility?

The latest version is 1.4, released on Mar 16, 2017.

Is it safe to download SPDIF Keep Alive utility?

The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 42d4fa487028a462b35ec0ea81247497795ec4f38fe3d4ca578bddc19367c3ad.

Which Windows versions does SPDIF Keep Alive utility support?

SPDIF Keep Alive utility runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.

How do I uninstall SPDIF Keep Alive utility?

Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find SPDIF Keep Alive utility and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=handruin.spdif-ka -e.

Is there a portable version of SPDIF Keep Alive utility?

Yes. SPDIF Keep Alive utility is available as a portable program (SPDIFKA.exe, 64-bit (x64)) that runs without installation. Copy it to any folder or USB drive and run it from there.