When you're ready to synchronize files, hit the 'Synchronize' button. If you need to include or exclude filters go to 'Filter files' section. Each synchronization variant is briefly described in the settings window. The application allows you to choose between several synchronization settings. I won't cover a basic usage tutorial - as I said, the 'Help' file does a great job but here's what the program does - in my vision.Ĭhoose two folders (located on different partitions or devices), and it will compare and synchronize them. The author of this program (Zenju), was kind enough to provide an excellent help file.Īt the 'Overview' section he made a basic usage map, including the necessary steps to use this tool. From the program interface, press the 'Help' tab or F1 and the help file will open. If you never used this program before, you should look at the help section. FreeFileSync ReviewĪs soon as you install FreeFileSync, you will notice a clear, uncluttered interface. Those are just a couple of its features (not all), many others are improved and added regularly. Built-in locking serializes multiple jobs running against the same network share.Handle daylight saving time changes on FAT/FAT32.Optimal sync sequence prevents disc space bottlenecks.

Access variable drive letters by volume name (USB sticks).

Expand environment variables like %USERPROFILE%.

Support long path names > 260 characters.

Copy NTFS extended attributes (compressed, encrypted, sparse).

Comprehensive and detailed error reporting.

Detect conflicts and propagate deletions.Copy locked files (Volume Shadow Copy Service).Detect moved and renamed files and folders.It means that the program is clean and we re-listed FreeFileSync with the author permission. We also encourage users to donate to help keep FreeFileSync clean and free. Important: Great news! Starting with version 10 (announced on Jul 16, 2018) FreeFileSync is no longer using third-party bundles or advertisements. Powered by a clean, smooth, intuitive interface, this tool offers a myriad of features for synchronization purposes. The program can be installed in two versions: as a standard installer on Windows or as a portable application (no registry entries). It also works on 64-bit operating systems on all platforms. FreeFileSync is a free, open source folder comparison and synchronization software for Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X.

Freefilesync portable 10.8