Ashampoo Backup Pro 26

File and system backups with Backup Pro 26

Ashampoo Backup Pro 26 backs up selected files, folders, or entire partitions. Store archives on local drives, external devices, network storage, or supported cloud services, and restore data when needed. Choose file backups for documents and other selected content, or a partition image when you want to preserve a broader system state.

Quick backups with Easy Backup

Easy Backup starts with two choices: the data to protect and its storage destination. Use it for an on-demand backup or create a plan for recurring tasks. This is useful before reorganizing a folder or making changes to a collection of important documents. Once the plan exists, review its settings to match the way you want to maintain the archive.

A clearer overview of backup plans

The dashboard shows running and paused plans, previous backups, and upcoming operations. Rename plans to keep them recognizable as their contents change. Descriptive names make it easier to distinguish a document archive from a system image or a backup stored on an external drive. Check the last completed operation as well as the next scheduled run.

Version 26 also lets you unlock BitLocker-encrypted drives within the program and enable automatic shutdown after backups, including during an active operation.

Real-time and device-triggered backups

Monitor selected folders for changes with real-time backups. Configured Plug & Play plans can start when their associated external drives are connected. Configure the plan first, then check the result after reconnecting the drive. Real-time updates and device triggers serve different workflows: one responds to changes in monitored folders, while the other responds to a device becoming available.

Schedules, compression, and backup versions

Choose manual, daily, weekly, or custom schedules. Configure compression, password protection, and how many previous backups to retain. Incremental backups store changes after the initial backup; periodic full backups provide another available approach. Retaining older versions gives you recovery points when you need a file from before a recent change. Balance that history with the storage available at your destination.

Restore individual files or a system image

Recover selected files and folders from an image backup. Create bootable rescue media on a USB drive or disc to restore a system backup when the computer cannot start normally.

Recovery uses the data available in the chosen backup. Keep rescue media ready and check that important files are included in your plans. A useful first check is to restore a sample file to a separate folder and confirm that it opens as expected.

What's new compared with Backup Pro 25?

Backup Pro 25 already offers automated backup and recovery workflows. Version 26 focuses on making those tasks easier to start and manage, with two-step Easy Backup, a revised dashboard and navigation, and the ability to rename existing plans.

In-app BitLocker unlocking and automatic shutdown controls add convenience when preparing a destination or running a longer backup. Compare these workflow changes with how you currently create and review your archives.

Build a backup routine around your files

Start by choosing the data you need to recover: current work documents, a photo collection, or an entire partition. Select a destination that fits the archive size and the way you intend to access it. Then configure the schedule and retained versions so the plan reflects how often the source changes.

After the first run, inspect the report and check a recovery example. Revisit the plan when folders move or new data becomes important. Backup Pro provides the tools to automate recurring work, while reviewing coverage helps keep that work relevant.

Backup Pro 26 purchase options

Review the available offer and license terms in the purchase section. Confirm the selected product and final checkout total before paying.

View Ashampoo Backup Pro 26 purchase options.

Compare backup workflows

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