FreeFileSync – Visual files/folders comparison and synchronization

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FreeFileSync is an open source file/folder comparison and synchronization freeware with visual, clear and friendly UI, specially designed for assisting data backup on Windows, Linux and Mac platforms.

In general, FreeFileSync has two major features. The first one is file synchronization function, which can perform one-way or two-way synchronization between the specified two folders. It allows us to filter files, choose “include” or “exclude” filter type, and define the file types need to filter. All depends on personal needs.

Another important feature is to compare files in different folders. But this function is more suitable to use before synchronization. The results of comparison will be directly shown in the list, convenient to check. As a consequence, you will be clear about whether some files need for synchronization or not, so as to save time and system resource.

// Key Features //

  • Detect moved and renamed files and folders
  • Copy locked files (Volume Shadow Copy Service)
  • Detect conflicts and propagate deletions
  • Binary file comparison
  • Full support for Symbolic Links
  • Automate sync as a batch job
  • Process multiple folder pairs
  • Comprehensive and detailed error reporting
  • Copy NTFS extended attributes (compressed, encrypted, sparse)
  • Copy NTFS security permissions
  • Support long path names > 260 characters
  • Fail-safe file copy
  • Cross-platform: Windows/Linux
  • Expand environment variables like %USERPROFILE%
  • Access variable drive letters by volume name (USB sticks)
  • Native 64-bit support
  • Keep versions of deleted/updated files
  • Optimal sync sequence prevents disc space bottlenecks
  • Full Unicode support
  • Highly optimized performance
  • Include/exclude files via filter
  • Local and portable installation
  • Handle daylight saving time changes on FAT/FAT32
  • Use macros %time%, %date%, et al. for recurring backups
  • Case sensitive synchronization
  • Built-in locking serializes multiple jobs running against the same network share
  • … and more

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