Workflow Tool

FreeFileSync for Better File Backups

A practical backup and sync utility for keeping project files mirrored across drives without manually dragging folders around.

BackupsFile SyncProduction Workflow
FreeFileSync app icon and workflow preview

Why It Helps

Backups Should Be Repeatable

FreeFileSync makes backup jobs more consistent because the same source and destination folders can be compared and synced again later. That is useful for project drives, client folders, render outputs, and archive disks.

Compare

See what changed before copying files.

Mirror

Keep a backup drive aligned with an active project folder.

Repeat

Save sync jobs so the same backup is easy next time.

Setup

Build a Backup Job You Can Trust

Start with one important folder and one backup destination. Compare first, review the planned changes, then sync. Once the job looks right, save it for repeat use.

FreeFileSync preferences on Mac
Tune preferences so the sync behavior matches your workflow.

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