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FreeFileSync for macOS
Compare folders and synchronize changed files on macOS with FreeFileSync. Choose mirror or two-way synchronization for personal backups; commercial use requires the Business Edition.
What is FreeFileSync?
FreeFileSync compares a source folder with a target folder and transfers the files needed to bring them into sync. On a Mac, it can help maintain a second copy of working folders on another drive or a network share without copying every unchanged file again. The comparison view shows differences before synchronization, and saved configurations let you reuse folder pairs.
Choose a synchronization mode to match the job: mirror synchronization makes the target follow the source, while two-way synchronization handles changes on both sides. Filters include or exclude files, and batch jobs support repeated synchronization tasks. These are file-and-folder workflows rather than a claim of whole-system recovery.
The linked macOS ZIP is the standard edition. The publisher permits it for personal use by private individuals, not commercial or organizational use; those uses require a Business Edition license. The standard edition also excludes the auto-updater, parallel file copying and email notifications. Review the comparison and synchronization settings before applying changes: synchronization can propagate deletions. The screenshot is a publisher-provided macOS interface illustration, not a capture of version 14.13 running in this session.
What it offers
- Compare source and target folders before transferring changed files.
- Choose mirror or two-way synchronization rules.
- Synchronize folders on local drives and network shares.
- Include or exclude files with filters and automate recurring work with batch jobs.
Good to know
- The standard and Donation editions are restricted to personal use by private individuals; commercial and organizational use requires the Business Edition.
- The standard edition does not include the auto-updater, parallel file copy or email notifications.
- Synchronization can propagate deletions; review the comparison and selected synchronization mode before proceeding.
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