This adapter will actively convert a HDMI Signal to a Displayport signal. Source / PC / Laptop / Macbook needs to be HDMI and Display / Screen needs to be Displayport (or Mini-Displayport if a DP to mini-DP Cable used). It functions ONE WAY Only from HDMI as Input to DP as output.

Product Specifications:

• HDMI to DisplayPort cable adapter connects a computer or laptop with HDMI to a monitor with DisplayPort input; A DisplayPort cable (sold separately) is required for this HDMI male to DisplayPort female adapter
• Active HDMI to Display Port converter transmits high-definition audio and video from your computer to a DP monitor; Expand your workspace with a second monitor with this HDMI DP adapter
• Supported Resolutions : 1920×1080 @ 120Hz, 2560×1440 @ 120Hz,  4K Video Resolution supports up to 3840×2160 @ 60Hz
• USB power cable on the HDMI to Display Port adapter boosts the video signal to power the conversion from HDMI to DisplayPort; Connect the HDMI to DisplayPort converter to a spare USB port on your computer or a USB wall charger. For a stable signal a wall charger or USB 3.0 Port is recommended if signal drops occur due to USB 2.0 max amps. Also disable Link State Power Management in Power Savings options in Windows for your PCIe Graphics Card.

The OPPOSITE adapter / cable from Displayport to HDMI is available below:

4k Ultra HD Passive Male Displayport to HDMI Female Adapter Cable

1.8 Meter Passive DisplayPort to HDMI Cable 4K / Ultra HD / 1080p

DisplayPort cables commonly used with this adapter:

1.8 Meter Male Standard Displayport to Standard Male Displayport Cable 4k Ultra HD

4k Ultra HD 1.8 Meter Male mini Displayport V1.4 to Standard Displayport Male Cable

4k Ultra HD 5 Meter Male Standard Displayport to Standard Male Displayport Cable v1.4