Verdict:Ī deceptively simple file synchronisation tool which is packed with features. With fast operation and fast, simple setup, FreeFileSync enables you to synchronise files free of fuss. There is no limit on the number of files that can be included in a synchronisation job so the program is suitable for even the most demanding of user.īatch jobs can be created to help automate the process of synchronising a large number of folder pairs, and the option to move files to the Recycle Bin rather than simply deleting them, means that a safety net is always available. Files can be compared using the date of last access, or by performing a bit by bit comparison. As the name would suggest, the program is available free of charge and it makes light work of ensuring that you always have copies of the latest version of the files you are working with in the folder you need them.Ī simple, unclutter interface means that setting up folder pairs is quick and painless and there are a range of file synchronisation options available.

Instead of copying every file every time, FreeFileSync determines the differences between a source and a target folder and transfers only the minimum amount of data needed. However, there are numerous other uses for synchronisation including using network storage to keep data synchronised between multiple computers.įile syncing tools have a tendency to be very complicated affairs, but this is not the case with FreeFileSync. FreeFileSync 13.1 FreeFileSync is a folder comparison and synchronization software that creates and manages backup copies of all your important files.

One of the most common reasons for wanting to keep the contents of two folders synchronised is to ensure that a backup copy of important files is also available.

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