# Acronis True Image 2013 vs 2012 - Historical Overview

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Compare True Image 2012 and 2013: existing file synchronization, cloud access changes and recovery-media considerations.

Historical overview

**Archive:** this overview describes the named historical release.

Historical version comparison and upgrade considerations.

## What carried over from 2012

True Image Home 2012 already combined disk imaging with file synchronization. Synchronization was therefore not a new capability introduced by the 2013 release. Both generations addressed backup and recovery as well as keeping working files in step.

## Cloud access in 2013

The 2013 launch emphasized browser and mobile access to cloud-stored files. Its Update 1 documentation also describes Secure Boot improvements. These changes belong to the 2013 generation and its updates, rather than proving that every old backup needs conversion.

## Choose recovery media by release

When comparing existing 2012 and 2013 installations, record the application build, installed add-ons and rescue-media version. Preserve an untouched archive and test recovery before removing the older application. Backups created by a newer release should not be assumed readable by the older one.

## Related products

Explore catalog tools for disk-image backups and system recovery.

### O&O DiskImage

Create system images and file backups with scheduled chains and recovery tools.

[Find out more](https://find-your-software.com/oo-software/diskimage-23/)

### Ashampoo Backup Pro

Back up files and Windows systems to local, network or cloud storage, with individual file recovery and bootable rescue media.

[Find out more](https://find-your-software.com/ashampoo/backup-pro-27/)

## Use a current task guide

- [Choose a backup workflow](https://find-your-software.com/solutions/software-for-backup.html)
- [Create and restore a disk image](https://find-your-software.com/solutions/imaging-software.html)
- [Plan disk-management operations](https://find-your-software.com/solutions/disk-management-software.html)

## Sources and further reading

- [Acronis software catalog](https://find-your-software.com/acronis/)
- [Disk imaging and backup software](https://find-your-software.com/products/disk-imaging.html)