Acronis True Image 2018

This page describes Acronis True Image 2018. See the separate current Acronis True Image page for newer workflows. Existing licenses do not automatically include the newer release or its services.

Create a reliable backup

Back up

Use cloning and imaging to make a duplicate of your system, capturing all of your data for disk migration or system recovery.

Store

Back up to a local drive and to the cloud for the Dual Protection of always having on-site and off-site copies available.

Restore

Quickly recover your whole system or a specific file with confidence, knowing that the backup is as good as the original.

Acronis True Image 2018 Backup

Flexible enough to fit any plan. More reliable than ever.

NEW! Active Disk Cloning

Migrate all of your PC’s data - operating system, programs, settings, files, etc. - to a larger or faster disk. With Acronis True Image 2018, you can now clone an active Windows system to a local drive or external USB drive without stopping and restarting your system

NEW! Active Ransomware Protection

Prevent ransomware from encrypting your files. Every edition of Acronis True Image comes with Acronis Active Protection 2.0, our artificial intelligence and machine learning-based technology that detects and stops ransomware, and automatically reverses its effects

NEW! WinPE Media Builder

Easily create boot media so you can recover your system to the same or new hardware. Create a WinPE environment to quickly resolve driver configuration issues. Use the predetermined settings of Simple mode or customize your Media Builder preferences in Advanced mode

NEW! Converts to Virtual Hard Drive

Test different programs and system settings, or run your system on a virtual machine by converting your full image backups into a virtual hard disk format. You can use all your programs and access files as normal within that virtual system, and you can run it without needing Acronis True Image 2018

NEW! Backup Activity and Statistics

Manage backups at a glance with a new, visual interface. View the status of backups, file sizes, backup speeds, and number of versions of your backup. You’ll even see color-coded displays of how many photos, videos, music and documents are available to restore

NEW! Non-stop Local Backups

Keep working, playing or surfing: backups run in the background without affecting your computer’s performance

NEW! Security Dashboard

Monitor potential threats, identify blocked activity, and approve trusted applications so they run uninterrupted

NEW! Changed-Block Tracker

Create incremental and differential backups up to three times faster with technology that tracks image changes in real time

Full Image Backup

Protect everything to recover anything with an exact replica of your system disk or a selected partition. In the event of data loss, you can easily recover whatever you need - from your full system to an individual file or folder

End-to-End Encryption

Secure your backup using military-grade AES-256 encryption, whether your data is onsite, in transit, or in the cloud

Try and Decide

Safely test new software, drivers, system updates, etc., knowing you can easily revert to your previous configuration

Archiving

Free disk space by moving large or rarely used files to the cloud or a local drive, while retaining easy access

Sync and Share

Sync files between computers or in the cloud, so you can have the same files on multiple devices

Flexible Management

Schedule times, configure destinations, and select from full image, incremental, differential or custom backup types

File and Folder Backups

Control your backup by selecting individual files and folders when you don’t want a full image copy

Universal Restore

Easily restore your current system to new hardware with our bootable media and driver injection technology

PREMIUM Electronic Signatures

Capture electronic signatures on documents with Acronis Asign to verify file authenticity

PREMIUM Blockchain Certification

Create a unique “fingerprint” for your data with Acronis Notary to confirm a backup’s integrity

Acronis True Image 2018 Cloud Backup

Speedy and secure cloud storage that’s so easy, it’s a dream.

NEW! Continuous Cloud Backups

With non-stop backups to the cloud, you can capture incremental changes as often as every five minutes without having to stop what you’re doing

NEW! Speedy Backup and Recovery

Keep moving. Our exclusive technology delivers the fastest cloud backup and is now WAN-optimized for recoveries that are quicker than any other cloud solution. Only your broadband can slow you now!

Dual Protection

Maximize your protection by backing up locally for fast recoveries and storing a copy to the cloud for off-site security. This powerful combination perfectly embodies the 3-2-1 backup strategy

Anywhere Access

Retrieve any file or folder you need from your Acronis Cloud Storage backup from any computer or mobile device, and manage any backup plan on your account, all through our web-based console

Secure Data Centers

Select the data center nearest you to ensure the fastest connection and meet any regulatory requirements. All our locations are SSAE-16 and Tier IV certified to ensure security and availability

Version Control

Pick how many versions of your backup you want to keep and how long you keep them. Unlike other online backup solutions, we let you decide

Social Media Backup

Don’t let hackers, accidents or errors delete your photos, contacts and memories on Facebook

Acronis True Image 2018 Mobile Backup

Around the corner or around the world - you’re covered.

NEW! Unlimited Devices

Cover all of your family’s smartphones and tablets with one account. You can protect their data and remotely manage the backup plan for each device using a single dashboard

NEW! Local Wireless Backup

Create backups of your mobile device automatically and wirelessly over Wi-Fi to your PC, Mac and, new in Acronis True Image 2018, NAS device. Backup by simply coming home

Protection on the Go

Safeguard all of the photos, videos, contacts, reminders, and calendar appointments on your smartphone or tablet to ensure you never lose them - even if your device is lost or stolen

Restore Individual Files

Retrieve just the specific file you need without having to perform a complete recovery of your device’s content

Device Flexibility

Schedule times, configure destinations, and select from full image, incremental, differential or custom backup types

Memory Card Backup

Protect the data stored on your Android’s internal memory and SD storage cards to ensure nothing is lost

Mobile Backup Review

Browse the contents of your mobile backups on the local PC or Mac on which you store the backup files

Related guides

• How to Choose Backup Software
• Disk Imaging: Create and Restore a Drive Image
• Cloud Backup: What to Check Before You Choose
• How to Restore Files from a Cloud Backup