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Carbon Copy Cloner

Backup and file-copying software for macOS

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Carbon Copy Cloner is backup and file-copying software for macOS. It lets users schedule automated backups, create bootable copies, take and search snapshots, back up cloud-only files, encrypt backup volumes, verify backup health, and restore files or entire systems. Backups are stored in a non-proprietary format that can be browsed in the Finder. A household license covers multiple Macs for non-commercial use.

Key features include Smart Copy, which transfers only added or modified files; snapshot creation and search; support for cloud-only files from iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, and Box; optional encryption; task audits and three levels of file verification; and notifications about backup activity. CCC 7 adds a Backup Volume Setup Assistant, snapshot searching, network-based backup rules, and a Diplomat service for backing up iOS device files and photos via the CCC Mobile Backup app. It is available as a 30-day trial, with a household license for personal, non-commercial use across multiple Macs.

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