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Snap Backup
Snap Backup · founded 1999
Plans and prices
Snap Backup
Free
Full backups of selected data files · no incremental or whole-drive backups · no built-in restore feature
Read 12 Oct 2026 · snapbackup.org
On the record
- Archive copies
- It can copy a backup to another location, such as a USB drive, external hard drive, or cloud backup destination.snapbackup.org · read 12 Oct 2026
- Archive copy
- It can optionally copy the backup file to another location, such as a USB drive or external hard drive.snapbackup.org · read 12 Oct 2026
- Automation
- The command-line option can launch backups from scripts and operating system schedulers.snapbackup.org · read 12 Oct 2026
- Backup behavior
- Snap Backup makes full backups and includes files even if they have not changed since the previous backup.snapbackup.org · read 12 Oct 2026
- Backup format
- It creates a single compressed ZIP file that can be opened with standard ZIP utilities.snapbackup.org · read 12 Oct 2026
- Backup naming
- Snap Backup automatically adds the current date to the backup filename.snapbackup.org · read 12 Oct 2026
- Backup scope
- filesnapbackup.org · read 20 Sep 2026
- Backup selection
- Users can choose files and folders and apply include or exclude filters, including wildcard rules.snapbackup.org · read 12 Oct 2026
- Backup type
- It creates full backups and does not create incremental backups.snapbackup.org · read 12 Oct 2026
- Computer backup
- Yessnapbackup.org · read 20 Sep 2026
- Filters
- Backup filters support wildcards and can exclude files based on size.snapbackup.org · read 12 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The FAQ describes using a USB drive as a backup destination by specifying its location in the “Copy Backup To” option.snapbackup.org · read 12 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The site describes Snap Backup as a simple tool for individual users at home or in a corporation who want to protect valuable data.snapbackup.org · read 12 Oct 2026
- Java requirement
- The generic JAR download instructions say to install Java before running the application.snapbackup.org · read 12 Oct 2026
- License
- The software is open source under GPLv3 and free for everyone to use.snapbackup.org · read 12 Oct 2026
- Notable limitation
- The FAQ says Snap Backup is intended for data files rather than backing up an entire hard drive.snapbackup.org · read 12 Oct 2026
- Profiles
- Multiple profiles let users save separate backup settings, such as for work and personal files.snapbackup.org · read 12 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Snap Backup is a one-click utility for backing up individual users’ valuable data files.snapbackup.org · read 12 Oct 2026
