SyncToy

2.1 Folder synchronizer for Windows

Fernando Ortega

Synchronizes files and folders between different locations, such as a PC and an external hard drive, with customization.

Freeware folder synchronization software download, reviewed by Fernando Ortega
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A free backup and synchronization tool from Microsoft.

SyncToy is one of the so-called "PowerToys" that Microsoft offers to power users for free. It is a small utilities that enhances and streamlines working with Windows in several ways. More specifically, it allows you to perform directory synchronization jobs much more quickly and conveniently than if you were just using the Windows Explorer.

SyncToy has several synchronization options that cover all the possibilities in regard to copying, moving, renaming, overwriting or merging files together.

The program works with other tools to manage directories and many of them work concurrently with their own respective settings.

Features of SyncToy

  • Backup: Creates backup of files before synchronization.
  • Command Line Support: Use command line to run synchronization tasks.
  • Compression: Compress files to save space during synchronization.
  • Conflict Resolution: Resolve conflicts between files in different folders.
  • Easy Setup: SyncToy makes it easy to set up and run synchronization tasks.
  • File Exclusion: Option to exclude files from synchronization.
  • File Filtering: Ability to filter files by name, size, date and type.
  • File Management: Manage files with useful options like delete, rename and move.
  • File Preview: Preview the files before synchronization.
  • Flexible Synchronization: Allows you to sync files in two different ways, Synchronize and Echo.
  • Logging: Generate logs for synchronization tasks.
  • Multi-Folder Synchronization: Ability to sync multiple folders at the same time.
  • Preview Pane: Preview the files before synchronization.
  • Scheduling: Ability to schedule synchronization tasks.
  • Security: Encrypts files for secure synchronization.

Compatibility and License

SyncToy is provided under a freeware license on Windows from backup software with no restrictions on usage. Download and installation of this PC software is free and 2.1 is the latest version last time we checked.

Is SyncToy for Windows 10 or Windows 11?

Yes. It can run on a PC with Windows 11 or Windows 10. Previous versions of the OS shouldn't be a problem with Windows 8 and Windows 7 having been tested. It comes in both 32-bit and 64-bit downloads.

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  1. SyncToy Download
  2. Free Backup Software
  3. Folder Synchronization Software
  4. Software for Windows 11
SyncToy has been picked by our editors as good software.
SyncToy has been tested for viruses and malware.
We have tested SyncToy 2.1 against malware with several different programs. We certify that this program is clean of viruses, malware and trojans.