Snap Backup

Spec sheet

Purpose

Snap Backup is a one-click utility for backing up individual users’ valuable data files.Read 12 Oct 2026 · snapbackup.org

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.Read 12 Oct 2026 · snapbackup.org

Platforms

The download page offers macOS and Windows installers and a generic executable JAR for Java platforms.Read 12 Oct 2026 · snapbackup.org

Free plan

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · snapbackup.org

Integrations

The FAQ describes using a USB drive as a backup destination by specifying its location in the “Copy Backup To” option.Read 12 Oct 2026 · snapbackup.org

Support

The site directs users with questions or problems to its FAQ and GitHub issue tracker.Read 12 Oct 2026 · snapbackup.org

License

The software is open source under GPLv3 and free for everyone to use.Read 12 Oct 2026 · snapbackup.org

Founded

1999Read 28 Sep 2026 · snapbackup.org

Archive copies

It can copy a backup to another location, such as a USB drive, external hard drive, or cloud backup destination.Read 12 Oct 2026 · snapbackup.org

Archive copy

It can optionally copy the backup file to another location, such as a USB drive or external hard drive.Read 12 Oct 2026 · snapbackup.org

Automation

The command-line option can launch backups from scripts and operating system schedulers.Read 12 Oct 2026 · snapbackup.org

Backup behavior

Snap Backup makes full backups and includes files even if they have not changed since the previous backup.Read 12 Oct 2026 · snapbackup.org

Backup format

It creates a single compressed ZIP file that can be opened with standard ZIP utilities.Read 12 Oct 2026 · snapbackup.org

Backup naming

Snap Backup automatically adds the current date to the backup filename.Read 12 Oct 2026 · snapbackup.org

Backup scope

fileRead 20 Sep 2026 · snapbackup.org

Backup selection

Users can choose files and folders and apply include or exclude filters, including wildcard rules.Read 12 Oct 2026 · snapbackup.org

Backup type

It creates full backups and does not create incremental backups.Read 12 Oct 2026 · snapbackup.org

Computer backup

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · snapbackup.org

Filters

Backup filters support wildcards and can exclude files based on size.Read 12 Oct 2026 · snapbackup.org

Java requirement

The generic JAR download instructions say to install Java before running the application.Read 12 Oct 2026 · snapbackup.org

Notable limitation

The FAQ says Snap Backup is intended for data files rather than backing up an entire hard drive.Read 12 Oct 2026 · snapbackup.org

Profiles

Multiple profiles let users save separate backup settings, such as for work and personal files.Read 12 Oct 2026 · snapbackup.org

Restore

It has no built-in restore feature; users can open a ZIP backup and expand its contents with the operating system.Read 12 Oct 2026 · snapbackup.org

Restore limitation

It has no built-in restore feature; the FAQ says to open the ZIP backup with the operating system to expand its contents.Read 12 Oct 2026 · snapbackup.org

Restore modes

fileRead 20 Sep 2026 · snapbackup.org

Security and warranty

The project states that the software comes with no warranties and advises users to verify backup files and that the correct files were backed up.Read 12 Oct 2026 · snapbackup.org

Warranty

The About page states that the software includes no warranties to the maximum extent allowed by law and advises users to verify backup files.Read 12 Oct 2026 · snapbackup.org

Whole-drive limitation

Snap Backup is intended for selected data files and does not back up an entire hard drive.Read 12 Oct 2026 · snapbackup.org

Plans and prices

Every Snap Backup plan and price →

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