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MiniTool ShadowMaker Keeps Your Data Safe

MiniTool ShadowMaker Pro brings easy file backup, system backup and disk/partition backup to Windows users. It comes with clear interface and works fast. In addition, this data backup software offers full, differential, incremental and scheduled backups that really make it easy to customize your backup plan.

What’s New in Version 4.4?

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  • Newly added MiniTool System Booster into Tools to maximize PC performance.
  • Optimized the in-app purchase process.

Highlighted Backup Features

disk clone

File/Folder Sync new

Synchronize open files and folders to other locations so that users can effectively keep their data safe.

File/Folder Backup new

Back up files and folders even when they are in use so that you have a way to restore if the files get lost/deleted.

system backup

System Backup

Operating system can crash by serious virus invasion or after an unstable Windows update. Regular system backup keeps your PC running after restore.

disk/partition backup

Disk/Partition Backup new

It is always good to image important drives. ShadowMaker helps back up NTFS partitions with cluster sizes ranging from 512 byte to 2 MB.

disk clone

Disk Clone

MiniTool ShadowMaker offers Disk Clone feature to copy basic disk and dynamic disk within only a few clicks. In addition, Disk Clone makes sense when it comes to upgrading HDD to SSD.

Smart Backup

Customize Backup Schedule

Customize Backup Schedule

Customize your backup schedule. For instance, set up the software to back up daily, weekly, monthly or when a user signs in or signs out the operating system.

Change Backup Scheme

Change Backup Scheme

When backup scheme is enabled, MiniTool ShadowMaker will perform full/incremental/differential backup tasks as well as manage disk space by deleting the old backup image file versions.

Change Data Encryption Method

Change Data Encryption Method

MiniTool ShadowMaker not only provides password protection to your image files but also offers two data encryption methods to safeguard the image backup files.

Universal Restore

Universal Restore

If you are restoring Windows system image to a computer with dissimilar processor, motherboard, or chipset, Universal Restore guarantees successful boot.

Additional Features of MiniTool ShadowMaker

Disk Cloning

Perform drive upgrading without OS reinstallation so as to improve PC performance.

Manage Remote Computer

Input the IP address of the computer in the LAN to protect data for the remote computer.

Encrypt Backup Images

Provide further data protection by encrypting the data and backup images.

Add Boot Menu

Add the PC backup software to boot menu to restore system without a bootable USB hard drive, flash drive, etc.

MiniTool® ShadowMaker

Full system protection offered by the best free backup software allows easily backing up Windows.

WinPE bootable media lets you restore system when disaster happens effectively.

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MiniTool® ShadowMaker Requiremment

    • System Requirements

    • Processor Pentium 1 GHz
    • 1GB RAM for 32-bit OS
    • 2GB RAM for 64-bit OS
    • 1.5 GB free disk space

    • Supported Operating Systems

    • Windows® 10 (all editions)
    • Windows® 8 (all editions)
    • Windows® 7 (all editions)
    • Windows® Vista (all editions)

    • Supported File Systems

    • exFAT
    • FAT16
    • FAT32
    • NTFS
    • Ext2/3/4

    • Supported Storage Media

    • HDD
    • SSD
    • USB External Disks
    • Hardware RAID
    • Network Attached Storage (NAS)
    • Home File Server

How to Back Up?

  • System Backup

    MiniTool ShadowMaker chooses the system as the backup source by default; select another place to store it.

  • Disk/Partition/File Backup

    Select the disk, partition, or file; choose a destination to store backup copies.

  • File Sync

    Choose the files that you want to sync; select a destination to store.

  • Disk/Partition Clone

    Choose the disk/partition as the source; clone it to the target disk.

  • System Backup
  • Disk/Partition/File Backup
  • File Sync
  • Disk/Partition Clone

Editors' Review

pcworld

I’m always happy when a program makes backup quick and easy. ShadowMaker is a super-competent, nicely rendered imaging program. Have at it, and take a look at the pro version when it appears.

cloudbt

We found this a comprehensive, advanced tool and there were no settings or features that seemed difficult to work out. The process was simple and straight forward which would please those who are more on the novice side…

tech advisor

MiniTool ShadowMaker is a capable backup tool with a lot of features and functionality. Check it out if you're interested in this kind of app.

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MiniTool® ShadowMaker

The top choice to protect your operating system, hard drive, partition, file/folder.

DOWNLOAD NOW For Win 10/8/7/Vista

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  • ProMonthly SubscriptionLicense is valid for one-month usage starting from the purchase date. This subscription will be automatically renewed unless licensee unsubscribes before the next term.
  • ProAnnual SubscriptionLicense is valid for one-year usage starting from the purchase date. This subscription will be automatically renewed unless licensee unsubscribes before the next term.
  • Pro UltimatePerpetual LicenseLicense is valid for lifetime usage starting from the purchase date.
  • Business StandardPerpetual LicenseLicense is valid for lifetime usage starting from the purchase date.
  • Business DeluxePerpetual LicenseLicense is valid for lifetime usage starting from the purchase date.
  • License type
  • 1 license for 1 PC
  • 1 license for 2 PCs
  • 1 license for 3 PCs
  • 1 license for 1 PC/Server
  • 1 license for 10 PCs/Servers
  • Service
  • Lifetime license
  • Lifetime license
  • Lifetime license
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  • Complete backup modes Full/differential/incremental backup
  • File/system/disk/partition backup & restore
  • Command line backup
  • Business usage
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  • Backup and restoring speed
  • Free upgrade service
  • 1-month free upgrade
  • 1-year free upgrade
  • Lifetime free upgrade
  • 1-year free upgrade
  • 1-year free upgrade
  • Technical support
  • Standard
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  • Price
  • USD $ 9.99/month

    Normally $20.00

  • USD $ 3.00/month

    Normally $10.00

  • USD $ 79.00

    Normally $158.00

  • USD $ 129.00
  • USD $ 399.00

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