{"id":208887,"date":"2025-08-15T16:10:11","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T15:10:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/?post_type=pages_elementor&#038;p=208887"},"modified":"2025-08-15T16:10:11","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T15:10:11","slug":"best-way-how-to-backup-files-on-mac-8-methods-2025","status":"publish","type":"pages_elementor","link":"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/hard-drive-backup.html","title":{"rendered":"Best Way How to Backup Files on Mac [8 Methods, 2026]"},"content":{"rendered":"        <section class=\"image2x-bg splash-landing-2  wrapper-images_below no-bg-mobile\" data-background-image=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/bgHeadLand-1.jpg\" data-background-image-2x=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/bgHeadLand@2x.jpg\" style=\"background-position: center center; background-attachment: scroll; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: cover; background-color: #09254E;\">\n            <div class=\"sl__inner top\">\n                \n                                    <div class=\"fb__content\">\n                        <div class=\"fb__product-logo\">\n                            <div class=\"fb__product-icon with-out-style2\"><img class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/cf-core\/src\/CleverFiles\/CfCore\/widgets\/splash-landing-2\/assets\/img\/icons\/ddMacFinalIconSm.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/cf-core\/src\/CleverFiles\/CfCore\/widgets\/splash-landing-2\/assets\/img\/icons\/ddMacFinalIconSm.png 1x, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/cf-core\/src\/CleverFiles\/CfCore\/widgets\/splash-landing-2\/assets\/img\/icons\/ddMacFinalIconSm@2x.png 2x\" width=\"64\" data-height=\"64\" alt=\"Disk Drill 6\" \/><\/div><div class=\"fb__product-title head-block white-text\"><span>Disk Drill 6<\/span><\/div>                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"fb__content\">\n                        \n                        <div class=\"sl-title white-text\">\n                                    <h1 class=\"sl-title-h\" >\n            How to Backup Files on a Mac Disk        <\/h1>\n                                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                <div class=\"fb__content sl-description\"><div class=\"text-center sl__description white-text\"><p>It doesn\u2019t take much time to learn how to back up a Mac computer, certainly less than what it takes to recover lost data. In this article, we describe multiple tried-and-tested backup methods so you can choose the one that fits your needs the best. Of course, it\u2019s always a good idea to combine multiple backup methods for extra redundancy.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n                <div class=\"fb__content\">\n                                            <div class=\"btn-group\">\n                            <div class=\"button\"><a href=\"\/download.html\" class=\"button button-free\">Free Download<\/a><\/div><div class=\"button\"><a href=\"\/pro.html\" class=\"button button-upgrade\">Upgrade to PRO<\/a><\/div>                        <\/div>\n                    \n                                    <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"fb__share-wrapper\"><ul class=\"fb__list-share\"><li class=\"fb__item-share\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?t=XBOX&#038;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cleverfiles.com%2Fhard-drive-backup.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"with-out-style2 social-share-item social__item-facebook\" title=\"Best Way How to Backup Files on Mac [8 Methods, 2026]\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"18\" 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14.4788 11.1576 14.4788 12.4744V18.0001H17.9957Z\"><\/path><path d=\"M1.28052 6.65039H4.80518V18H1.28052V6.65039Z\"><\/path><path d=\"M3.04142 1C1.91446 1 1 1.91446 1 3.04142C1 4.16838 1.91446 5.10196 3.04142 5.10196C4.16837 5.10196 5.08283 4.16838 5.08283 3.04142C5.08212 1.91446 4.16767 1 3.04142 1V1Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"fb__wrapper-images\"><div class=\"fb__image fb__image-left with-out-style2\"><img class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/headBackupImageIcon.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/headBackupImageIcon.png 1x, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/headBackupImageIcon@2x.png 2x\" width=\"212\" data-height=\"258\" alt=\"mac backup software\" \/><\/div><div class=\"fb__image fb__image-right style2\"><img class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/how-to-backup-files-on-a-mac-disk.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/how-to-backup-files-on-a-mac-disk.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/how-to-backup-files-on-a-mac-disk@2x.jpg 2x\" width=\"800\" data-height=\"504\" alt=\"How to Backup Files on a Mac Disk\" title=\"How to Backup Files on a Mac Disk\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n        <div class=\"notice cf-padding-3fe787\" style=\"background-color: #FFFFFF;\"><div class=\"notice-block\"><div class=\"notice-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:#F0F5F8\"><div class=\"notice-icon\"><div class=\"icon\" >!<\/div><\/div> <div class=\"notice-description\"><span class=\"mobile-view\">!<\/span><p>Data recovery experts understand better than anyone the critical importance of regular backups. A simple mistake, a hardware glitch, or an unexpected Mac failure can lead to permanent data loss, where even the most advanced recovery tools might fall short.<\/p><p>That\u2019s why Disk Drill comes with advanced tools built not just to <a href=\"\/recover-deleted-files-mac.html\">recover lost files<\/a>, but to protect your data before anything goes wrong. The latest version of Disk Drill offers a professional-grade <a href=\"\/help\/dmg-iso-backup.html\">byte-to-byte backup tool<\/a> that lets you create an exact, mountable copy of any drive. It\u2019s the safest way to recover files from a corrupted disk or explore deleted data without putting the original source at further risk.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n        <section class=\"feature-list gutter option-3\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\">\n            <div class=\"container\" >\n                        <h2 class=\"fl-title\" >\n            Why You Should Back Up Your Mac        <\/h2>\n        <div class=\"fl-description\"><p>Data loss knows no mercy, and it has a tendency to come when you expect it the least. By regularly backing up your MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iMac, Mac mini, or Mac Pro, you can avoid losing important files whose recovery otherwise wouldn\u2019t be possible even with the best data recovery software.<\/p><\/div>            <\/div>\n\n            \n        <div class=\"fl-card container\">\n            <div class=\"card-list\">\n                                    <div class=\"card-item\">\n                        <div class=\"card-title__wrapper\">\n                            <img class=\"card-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Accidental-deletion.svg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Accidental-deletion.svg 1x\" width=\"50\" data-height=\"50\" alt=\"Emptied Trash bin\" title=\"Emptied Trash bin\"  \/><h4 class=\"card-title\" >Emptied Trash bin<\/h4>                        <\/div>\n\n                        <div class=\"card-description\" ><p>Once emptied, the Trash bin folder, whose purpose is to temporarily store deleted files, can be recovered only using specialized data recovery software, and the results are not guaranteed, especially not when a TRIM-enabled SSD is part of the equation.<\/p><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"card-item\">\n                        <div class=\"card-title__wrapper\">\n                            <img class=\"card-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/cf-core\/src\/CleverFiles\/CfCore\/widgets\/feature-list\/assets\/img\/icons\/partition_error.svg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/cf-core\/src\/CleverFiles\/CfCore\/widgets\/feature-list\/assets\/img\/icons\/partition_error.svg 1x\" width=\"31\" data-height=\"31\" alt=\"Erased or formatted partition\" title=\"Erased or formatted partition\"  \/><h4 class=\"card-title\" >Erased or formatted partition<\/h4>                        <\/div>\n\n                        <div class=\"card-description\" ><p>It doesn\u2019t take much to make a mistake and accidentally erase or format a wrong partition. But with a complete backup at hand, you should be able to recover the entire content of the partition without any issues.<\/p><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"card-item\">\n                        <div class=\"card-title__wrapper\">\n                            <img class=\"card-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/human_error-1.svg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/human_error-1.svg 1x\" width=\"34\" data-height=\"26\" alt=\"User error\" title=\"User error\"  \/><h4 class=\"card-title\" >User error<\/h4>                        <\/div>\n\n                        <div class=\"card-description\" ><p>If only users never made any mistakes, data loss wouldn\u2019t be such a widespread and costly issue. Unfortunately, users do make mistakes, which is why it\u2019s so important to know how to backup data on MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, Mac mini, iMac, and Mac Pro.<\/p><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"card-item\">\n                        <div class=\"card-title__wrapper\">\n                            <img class=\"card-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/avoid_physical.svg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/avoid_physical.svg 1x\" width=\"22\" data-height=\"39\" alt=\"Physical damage\" title=\"Physical damage\"  \/><h4 class=\"card-title\" >Physical damage<\/h4>                        <\/div>\n\n                        <div class=\"card-description\" ><p>Data loss can often be addressed using data recovery software, but not if its cause is physical damage. In such cases, your best option is to recover lost data from a backup.<\/p><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"card-item\">\n                        <div class=\"card-title__wrapper\">\n                            <img class=\"card-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/recovery_6.svg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/recovery_6.svg 1x\" width=\"36\" data-height=\"40\" alt=\"Solid-State Drives (SSDs)\" title=\"Solid-State Drives (SSDs)\"  \/><h4 class=\"card-title\" >Solid-State Drives (SSDs)<\/h4>                        <\/div>\n\n                        <div class=\"card-description\" ><p>SSDs delete files fast (often instantly) due to TRIM. Once a file is gone, recovery is rarely possible. That\u2019s why having a backup is even more important; it\u2019s often your only shot at getting lost data back.<\/p><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"card-item\">\n                        <div class=\"card-title__wrapper\">\n                            <img class=\"card-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/failing-storage-device.svg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/failing-storage-device.svg 1x\" width=\"30\" data-height=\"19\" alt=\"Drive Failure\" title=\"Drive Failure\"  \/><h4 class=\"card-title\" >Drive Failure<\/h4>                        <\/div>\n\n                        <div class=\"card-description\" ><p>Hard drives and SSDs can fail. A sudden hardware issue or external factors like a power loss can corrupt the file system and make your data unreadable. In some cases, the entire drive becomes inaccessible. A backup is often the only way to avoid permanent loss.<\/p><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n                <\/section>\n\n        \n        <section class=\"short-howto no-bg-mobile video\" style=\"background-color: #F0F5F8;\">\n            <div class=\"container sh-container\">\n                        <h2 class=\"sh-title\" >\n            Effective Back Up Solution for Mac        <\/h2>\n        \n                \n                                    <div class=\"sh-cols__wrapper right\">\n                        \n        <div class=\"sh-col-6 text\">\n            <div class=\"sh-description\" ><p>Need a safe copy of your drive? Disk Drill\u2019s Byte-to-Byte backup is free and easy to use.<\/p><\/div>            <ul class=\"sh-ul__list icon\"><li class=\"sh-li__list\"><img class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/cf-core\/src\/CleverFiles\/CfCore\/widgets\/short-howto\/assets\/img\/icons\/check.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/cf-core\/src\/CleverFiles\/CfCore\/widgets\/short-howto\/assets\/img\/icons\/check.png 1x, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/cf-core\/src\/CleverFiles\/CfCore\/widgets\/short-howto\/assets\/img\/icons\/check@2x.png 2x\" width=\"28\" data-height=\"28\" alt=\"Simple interface. No tech skills needed for backup.\" \/><span >Simple interface. No tech skills needed for backup.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"sh-li__list\"><img class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/cf-core\/src\/CleverFiles\/CfCore\/widgets\/short-howto\/assets\/img\/icons\/check.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/cf-core\/src\/CleverFiles\/CfCore\/widgets\/short-howto\/assets\/img\/icons\/check.png 1x, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/cf-core\/src\/CleverFiles\/CfCore\/widgets\/short-howto\/assets\/img\/icons\/check@2x.png 2x\" width=\"28\" data-height=\"28\" alt=\"Backs up internal, external, USB drives, and memory cards.\" \/><span >Backs up internal, external, USB drives, and memory cards.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"sh-li__list\"><img class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/cf-core\/src\/CleverFiles\/CfCore\/widgets\/short-howto\/assets\/img\/icons\/check.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/cf-core\/src\/CleverFiles\/CfCore\/widgets\/short-howto\/assets\/img\/icons\/check.png 1x, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/cf-core\/src\/CleverFiles\/CfCore\/widgets\/short-howto\/assets\/img\/icons\/check@2x.png 2x\" width=\"28\" data-height=\"28\" alt=\"Pause and resume backups anytime.\" \/><span >Pause and resume backups anytime.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"sh-li__list\"><img class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/cf-core\/src\/CleverFiles\/CfCore\/widgets\/short-howto\/assets\/img\/icons\/check.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/cf-core\/src\/CleverFiles\/CfCore\/widgets\/short-howto\/assets\/img\/icons\/check.png 1x, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/cf-core\/src\/CleverFiles\/CfCore\/widgets\/short-howto\/assets\/img\/icons\/check@2x.png 2x\" width=\"28\" data-height=\"28\" alt=\"Live bad-sector map indicates the state of your drive.\" \/><span >Live bad-sector map indicates the state of your drive.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"sh-li__list\"><img class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/cf-core\/src\/CleverFiles\/CfCore\/widgets\/short-howto\/assets\/img\/icons\/check.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/cf-core\/src\/CleverFiles\/CfCore\/widgets\/short-howto\/assets\/img\/icons\/check.png 1x, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/cf-core\/src\/CleverFiles\/CfCore\/widgets\/short-howto\/assets\/img\/icons\/check@2x.png 2x\" width=\"28\" data-height=\"28\" alt=\"Disk Drill is able to create mountable image fast, as it makes multiple attempts to copy damaged sectors.\" \/><span >Disk Drill is able to create mountable image fast, as it makes multiple attempts to copy damaged sectors.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"sh-col-6 multimedia\"><div class=\"sh-video__wrapper\"><iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oJ1aQPFxTag\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\n        \n        <section class=\"steps-new__wrapper gutter no-bg-mobile\" style=\"background-color: #FFFFFF;\">\n            <div class=\"container steps-new__container\">\n                \n                                    <div class=\"steps-new__horizontal-title-wrapper\">\n                                <h2 class=\"h2 steps-new__horizontal-title\" >\n            How to Back Up a Mac with Disk Drill        <\/h2>\n                            <\/div>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-full\">\n                        <div class=\"steps-new__horizontal-description default\"><p>Below is a step-by-step guide on how to create a full backup of your Mac disk. This backup will give you access to everything on the drive: all the existing files and even those you\u2019ve deleted or lost. You can return to it at any time.<\/p><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                \n                \n        <div  class=\"steps-new__vertical-step-wrapper  first-item\">\n            <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-cols-wrapper steps-new__vertical-cols-wrapper-left\">\n                <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-6\" style=\"padding-left: 50px\">\n                    <h3 class=\"h3 steps-new__vertical-title\">1. Install and launch Disk Drill<\/h3>                    <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-description\">\n                        <p>First, <a href=\"\/download.html\">download<\/a> the latest version of Disk Drill. The Byte-to-byte Backup feature is a free extra, so you don\u2019t have to purchase a license to use it. To install Disk Drill, open the downloaded installer file and drag the Disk Drill icon to the Applications folder.<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-6 style2\"><img class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/install-disk-drill.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/install-disk-drill.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/install-disk-drill@2x.jpg 2x\" width=\"450\" data-height=\"348\" alt=\"Install and launch Disk Drill\" title=\"Install and launch Disk Drill\" \/><\/div>            <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n        \n        <div  class=\"steps-new__vertical-step-wrapper \">\n            <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-cols-wrapper\">\n                <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-6\" style=\"padding-right: 50px\">\n                    <h3 class=\"h3 steps-new__vertical-title\">2. Connect an external drive<\/h3>                    <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-description\">\n                        <p>Next, connect an external hard drive to your Mac. It should have more space than the disk you're backing up, not just the amount of used data, but the entire disk size. That extra room is needed for metadata and file system structures, especially for a full disk image. Once the drive is connected, open Disk Drill. Keep in mind that Disk Drill will ask for the admin password when launched for the first time.<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-bottom-link\"><a href=\"\/hard-drive-recovery.html\">Mac hard drive data recovery tips and hints<i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-6 style2\"><img class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/connect-iphone-to-macbook.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/connect-iphone-to-macbook.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/connect-iphone-to-macbook@2x.jpg 2x\" width=\"471\" data-height=\"285\" alt=\"Connect an external drive\" title=\"Connect an external drive\" \/><\/div>            <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n        \n        <div  class=\"steps-new__vertical-step-wrapper \">\n            <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-cols-wrapper steps-new__vertical-cols-wrapper-left\">\n                <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-6\" style=\"padding-left: 50px\">\n                    <h3 class=\"h3 steps-new__vertical-title\">3. Create a byte-to-byte backup image<\/h3>                    <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-description\">\n                        <p>To create a byte-to-byte backup image, select the <b>Byte-to-byte Backup<\/b> feature from the left pane and choose the drive you want to back up. Click the <b>Create backup<\/b> button and specify where you want to store the backup file. When backing up a drive encrypted with the Apple M1-M4\/T2 security chip, Disk Drill will warn you that the backup image probably won\u2019t be recoverable. Unfortunately, this is a downside of using full-disk encryption, and there\u2019s nothing that can be done about it.<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-bottom-link\"><a href=\"\/mac-trash-recovery.html\">How to recover deleted files after emptying the trash on Mac<i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-6 style2\"><img class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/create-a-byte-to-byte-backup-image.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/create-a-byte-to-byte-backup-image.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/create-a-byte-to-byte-backup-image@2x.jpg 2x\" width=\"471\" data-height=\"295\" alt=\"Create a byte-to-byte backup image\" title=\"Create a byte-to-byte backup image\" \/><\/div>            <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n        \n        <div  class=\"steps-new__vertical-step-wrapper \">\n            <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-cols-wrapper\">\n                <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-6\" style=\"padding-right: 50px\">\n                    <h3 class=\"h3 steps-new__vertical-title\">4. Wait for the backup to complete<\/h3>                    <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-description\">\n                        <p>As Disk Drill creates the backup, you\u2019ll see a visual map of your drive. This lets you monitor the progress and assess the condition of your disk. If any bad sectors are found, they\u2019ll be marked in red. Disk Drill will automatically retry reading those areas several times, using smaller block sizes, to recover as much data as possible and create a byte-accurate image. The total time depends on the size and health of the drive. If needed, you can pause the process and resume it later without starting over.<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-6 style2\"><img class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/wait-for-the-backup-to-complete.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/wait-for-the-backup-to-complete.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/wait-for-the-backup-to-complete@2x.jpg 2x\" width=\"471\" data-height=\"297\" alt=\"Wait for the backup to complete\" title=\"Wait for the backup to complete\" \/><\/div>            <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n        \n        <div  class=\"steps-new__vertical-step-wrapper \">\n            <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-cols-wrapper steps-new__vertical-cols-wrapper-left\">\n                <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-6\" style=\"padding-left: 50px\">\n                    <h3 class=\"h3 steps-new__vertical-title\">5. Use a backup to access data<\/h3>                    <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-description\">\n                        <p>As soon as the backup completes, you\u2019ll have an exact copy of your drive saved as a disk image file. You don\u2019t need to do anything with it right away (you can keep it stored safely and return to it whenever you\u2019re ready to recover your data). If you want to start recovery right away, you can add the image to Disk Drill. Look for the Attach disk image option at the bottom of the main window. From there, it will appear in the list of devices, and you can scan it just like a physical drive.<\/p><p>You can also mount the image in macOS (it's a .dmg file) and browse its file contents directly in Finder, though keep in mind, deleted files won\u2019t show up this way (you\u2019ll need to scan the image using Disk Drill).<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-6 style2\"><img class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/use-a-backup-to-access-data.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/use-a-backup-to-access-data.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/use-a-backup-to-access-data@2x.jpg 2x\" width=\"471\" data-height=\"296\" alt=\"Use a backup to access data\" title=\"Use a backup to access data\" \/><\/div>            <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\n                <section class=\"image2x-bg splash-landing-2  wrapper-images_below no-bg-mobile footer_image-bottom_below\" data-background-image=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/bgBlurDark.jpg\" style=\"background-position: center center; background-attachment: scroll; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: cover; background-color: #09254E;\">\n            <div class=\"sl__inner\">\n                \n                                    <div class=\"fb__content\">\n                        <div class=\"fb__product-logo\">\n                            <div class=\"fb__product-icon with-out-style2\"><img class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/featuresProtectIcon.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/featuresProtectIcon.png 1x, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/featuresProtectIcon@2x.png 2x\" width=\"44\" data-height=\"44\" alt=\"Protect Your Files\" \/><\/div><div class=\"fb__product-title head-block white-text\"><span><\/span><\/div>                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"fb__content\">\n                        \n                        <div class=\"sl-title white-text\">\n                                    <h2 class=\"sl-title-h\" >\n            Don't wait till it's gone \u2014 protect now!        <\/h2>\n                                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                <div class=\"fb__content sl-description\"><div class=\"text-center sl__description white-text\"><p>If you want real-time data protection, check out <a href=\"\/help\/how-to-use-recovery-vault-and-guaranteed-recovery\/\">Guaranteed Recovery and Recovery Vault<\/a>. Recovery Vault stores file names and paths when deletion happens, which makes lost files easier to locate later. Guaranteed Recovery creates full copies of files sent to the Trash or other selected folders. With both tools active, you keep a clear record and a fallback for critical data.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n                <div class=\"fb__content\">\n                    \n                                    <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"fb__share-wrapper\"><ul class=\"fb__list-share\"><li class=\"fb__item-share\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?t=XBOX&#038;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cleverfiles.com%2Fhard-drive-backup.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"with-out-style2 social-share-item social__item-facebook\" title=\"Best Way How to Backup Files on Mac [8 Methods, 2026]\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 10 18\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 20 18\" xml:space=\"preserve\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M8.17432 2.98875H10V0.12675C9.68503 0.08775 8.60178 0 7.34022 0C4.70794 0 2.90476 1.49025 2.90476 4.22925V6.75H0V9.9495H2.90476V18H6.46613V9.95025H9.2534L9.69586 6.75075H6.4653V4.5465C6.46613 3.62175 6.74277 2.98875 8.17432 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are certain steps you should always take before backing up your Mac. If you do, the chances of you experiencing issues during the backup process are guaranteed to drop down significantly.<\/p><\/div>            <\/div>\n\n            \n        <div class=\"fl-card container\">\n            <div class=\"card-list\">\n                                    <div class=\"card-item\">\n                        <div class=\"card-title__wrapper\">\n                            <img class=\"card-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Get-rid-of-junk-files.svg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Get-rid-of-junk-files.svg 1x\" width=\"70\" data-height=\"70\" alt=\"Get rid of junk files\" title=\"Get rid of junk files\"  \/><h4 class=\"card-title\" >Get rid of junk files<\/h4>                        <\/div>\n\n                        <div class=\"card-description\" ><p>Regular backups work better when you clean out junk first, like old downloads, duplicates, or app leftovers. They just waste space. Disk Drill includes free tools that help you spot and delete that clutter. It won\u2019t affect byte-to-byte images since those take the full size of the entire disk or partition, but it\u2019s still helpful for scheduled or cloud-based backups.<\/p><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"card-item\">\n                        <div class=\"card-title__wrapper\">\n                            <img class=\"card-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Check-available-storage.svg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Check-available-storage.svg 1x\" width=\"70\" data-height=\"70\" alt=\"Check available storage\" title=\"Check available storage\"  \/><h4 class=\"card-title\" >Check available storage<\/h4>                        <\/div>\n\n                        <div class=\"card-description\" ><p>While the best backup software applications check how much storage space is available before the backup process begins, it\u2019s always a good idea to check available storage space manually. The easiest way to do just that is by launching Disk Utility and choosing your backup storage device from the left pane.<\/p><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"card-item\">\n                        <div class=\"card-title__wrapper\">\n                            <img class=\"card-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Save-your-work.svg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Save-your-work.svg 1x\" width=\"70\" data-height=\"70\" alt=\"Save your work\" title=\"Save your work\"  \/><h4 class=\"card-title\" >Save your work<\/h4>                        <\/div>\n\n                        <div class=\"card-description\" ><p>For your backup to contain the latest versions of important files, you need to first save your work. Why? Because many applications store document changes in a temporary storage location that may be excluded from your backup, and some even store changes only in system memory.<\/p><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"card-item\">\n                        <div class=\"card-title__wrapper\">\n                            <img class=\"card-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Make-sure-your-backup-drive-is-properly-formatted.svg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Make-sure-your-backup-drive-is-properly-formatted.svg 1x\" width=\"70\" data-height=\"70\" alt=\"Make sure your backup drive is properly formatted\" title=\"Make sure your backup drive is properly formatted\"  \/><h4 class=\"card-title\" >Make sure your backup drive is properly formatted<\/h4>                        <\/div>\n\n                        <div class=\"card-description\" ><p>It goes without saying that your backup drive must have a functioning partition on it otherwise you wouldn\u2019t be able to copy files to it in the first place, but there\u2019s more to it than that. You also need to use the right file system for the job because not all files systems are supported by all operating systems. We recommend exFAT for the best cross-platform compatibility and APFS for Mac-only backups.<\/p><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"card-item\">\n                        <div class=\"card-title__wrapper\">\n                            <img class=\"card-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Close-as-many-running-apps-as-possible.svg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Close-as-many-running-apps-as-possible.svg 1x\" width=\"70\" data-height=\"70\" alt=\"Close as many running apps as possible\" title=\"Close as many running apps as possible\"  \/><h4 class=\"card-title\" >Close as many running apps as possible<\/h4>                        <\/div>\n\n                        <div class=\"card-description\" ><p>To avoid software conflicts and other issues during the backup process, you should close as many running apps as possible. When we say close, we actually mean that you should terminate them (such as by pressing the CMD + Q shortcut) so that they\u2019re not running at all. You can open Activity Monitor to see all running processes.<\/p><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"card-item\">\n                        <div class=\"card-title__wrapper\">\n                            <img class=\"card-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Pick-the-right-time.svg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Pick-the-right-time.svg 1x\" width=\"70\" data-height=\"70\" alt=\"Pick the right time\" title=\"Pick the right time\"  \/><h4 class=\"card-title\" >Pick the right time<\/h4>                        <\/div>\n\n                        <div class=\"card-description\" ><p>Backups sometimes take a long time to create, especially when backing a lot of small files to a slow hard drive. That\u2019s why you should always pick a time when you know your Mac won\u2019t be needed. By starting the backup process at the wrong time, you might be tempted to interrupt it just so you can use your computer as you would normally, and that\u2019s never a good idea.<\/p><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n                <\/section>\n\n        \n        <section class=\"steps-new__wrapper gutter no-bg-mobile\" style=\"background-color: #F0F5F8;\">\n            <div class=\"container steps-new__container\">\n                \n                                    <div class=\"steps-new__horizontal-title-wrapper\">\n                                <h2 class=\"h2 steps-new__horizontal-title\" >\n            Other Ways You Can Back Up Your Mac        <\/h2>\n                            <\/div>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-full\">\n                        <div class=\"steps-new__horizontal-description default\"><p>Byte-to-byte backup images created using Disk Drill make it easy to recover data even from the most complex data loss situations, but they\u2019re not your only option. Let\u2019s go over a couple of other ways you can back up your Mac.<\/p><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                \n                \n        <div  class=\"steps-new__vertical-step-wrapper  first-item\">\n            <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-cols-wrapper steps-new__vertical-cols-wrapper-left\">\n                <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-6\" style=\"padding-left: 50px\">\n                                            <div class=\"methods__col-grey-label\">\n                            WAY 1                        <\/div>\n                    <h3 class=\"h3 steps-new__vertical-title\">Manually Back Up Important Files to an External Storage Device<\/h3>                    <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-description\">\n                        <p>To back up important files so they can be recovered even if your main hard drive stops working, you actually only need a suitable external storage device, such as a USB flash drive:<\/p><ol><li>Plug in the external storage device to your Mac.<\/li><li>Open Finder and navigate to the folder where the files you want to back up are located.<\/li><li>Copy the files to the clipboard (CMD + C).<br \/>Navigate to the external storage device.<\/li><li>Paste the files from the clipboard (CMD + V).<\/li><\/ol><p>Sure, there\u2019s nothing convenient about manually backing up files like this, but the method doesn\u2019t require any setup and it just works.<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-6 style2\"><img class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/manually-back-up-important-files-to-an-external-storage-device.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/manually-back-up-important-files-to-an-external-storage-device.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/manually-back-up-important-files-to-an-external-storage-device@2x.jpg 2x\" width=\"471\" data-height=\"223\" alt=\"Manually Back Up Important Files to an External Storage Device\" title=\"Manually Back Up Important Files to an External Storage Device\" \/><\/div>            <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n        \n        <div  class=\"steps-new__vertical-step-wrapper \">\n            <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-cols-wrapper\">\n                <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-6\" style=\"padding-right: 50px\">\n                                            <div class=\"methods__col-grey-label\">\n                            WAY 2                        <\/div>\n                    <h3 class=\"h3 steps-new__vertical-title\">Set Up Time Machine to Automatically Back Up Your Data<\/h3>                    <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-description\">\n                        <p>All Mac computers come with a backup application called Time Machine. You can configure this backup application to automatically back up your data to an external storage device:<\/p><ol><li>Open System Preferences.<\/li><li>Go to Time Machine.<\/li><li>Click Select Backup Disk.<\/li><li>Choose a suitable backup disk and click Use Disk.<\/li><li>Wait for Time Machine to create the first backup.<\/li><\/ol><p>Need to find a backup on Mac later? Just open Time Machine, click the date on the right, and browse your snapshots.<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-6 style2\"><img class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/set-up-time-machine-to-automatically-back-up-your-data.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/set-up-time-machine-to-automatically-back-up-your-data.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/set-up-time-machine-to-automatically-back-up-your-data@2x.jpg 2x\" width=\"471\" data-height=\"326\" alt=\"Restore a Disk Using Disk Utility on Your Mac\" title=\"Restore a Disk Using Disk Utility on Your Mac\" \/><\/div>            <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n        \n        <div  class=\"steps-new__vertical-step-wrapper \">\n            <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-cols-wrapper steps-new__vertical-cols-wrapper-left\">\n                <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-6\" style=\"padding-left: 50px\">\n                                            <div class=\"methods__col-grey-label\">\n                            WAY 3                        <\/div>\n                    <h3 class=\"h3 steps-new__vertical-title\">Back Up to iCloud or Some Other Cloud Backup<\/h3>                    <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-description\">\n                        <p>It takes just a minute to back up files and folders to Apple\u2019s cloud storage service, iCloud. Data in iCloud can be accessed from anywhere and any device, so recovering it is easy. To enable iCloud on your Mac:<\/p><ol><li>Open System Preferences.<\/li><li>Click Apple ID.<\/li><li>Select the iCloud option from the left pane.<\/li><li>Sign in with your Apple ID if asked to do so.<\/li><li>Enable and configure iCloud Drive.<\/li><\/ol><p>Of course, you can use any cloud storage service you want\u2014not just iCloud. Some of the most popular options include Microsoft OneDrive, Google Drive, and Dropbox.<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-6 style2\"><img class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/back-up-to-icloud-or-some-other-cloud-backup.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/back-up-to-icloud-or-some-other-cloud-backup.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/back-up-to-icloud-or-some-other-cloud-backup@2x.jpg 2x\" width=\"471\" data-height=\"327\" alt=\"Back Up to iCloud or Some Other Cloud Backup\" title=\"Back Up to iCloud or Some Other Cloud Backup\" \/><\/div>            <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n        \n        <div  class=\"steps-new__vertical-step-wrapper \">\n            <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-cols-wrapper\">\n                <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-6\" style=\"padding-right: 50px\">\n                                            <div class=\"methods__col-grey-label\">\n                            WAY 4                        <\/div>\n                    <h3 class=\"h3 steps-new__vertical-title\">Get a Network-Attached Storage (NAS) Device<\/h3>                    <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-description\">\n                        <p>A network-attached storage device, or NAS for short, is basically a file storage server that can be connected to your home network and accessed from any device on the same network. That\u2019s right, NAS devices let you back up your MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Mac mini, or Mac Pro to a remote location wirelessly using Time Machine or any other backup software.<\/p><p>These days, NAS devices are fairly affordable (at least considering what they can do), so the convenience they provide is well worth the investment. Popular manufacturers of NAS devices include Synology, QNAP, Seagate, WD, and Buffalo.<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-6 style2\"><img class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Buy-a-Network-Attached-Storage-NAS-Device-1.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Buy-a-Network-Attached-Storage-NAS-Device-1.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Buy-a-Network-Attached-Storage-NAS-Device@2x-1.jpg 2x\" width=\"450\" data-height=\"299\" alt=\"Get a Network-Attached Storage (NAS) Device\" title=\"Get a Network-Attached Storage (NAS) Device\" \/><\/div>            <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n        \n        <div  class=\"steps-new__vertical-step-wrapper \">\n            <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-cols-wrapper steps-new__vertical-cols-wrapper-left\">\n                <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-6\" style=\"padding-left: 50px\">\n                                            <div class=\"methods__col-grey-label\">\n                            WAY 5                        <\/div>\n                    <h3 class=\"h3 steps-new__vertical-title\">Use Dedicated Backup Services<\/h3>                    <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-description\">\n                        <p>You can also back up your Mac through a dedicated cloud-based service. These tools offer automatic, continuous backups without much input from you. Some services cover only user files. Others back up external drives, maintain version history, or include system-level data. They store your backups offsite in the cloud, so even if your Mac gets lost or damaged, your files stay safe and accessible.<\/p><p>These services often come with features like remote file access, end-to-end encryption, and even unlimited storage. They\u2019re not always cheap, but you\u2019re paying for convenience.<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-6 style2\"><img class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/use-dedicated-backup-services-image.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/use-dedicated-backup-services-image.png 1x, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/use-dedicated-backup-services-image@2x.png 2x\" width=\"450\" data-height=\"300\" alt=\"Use Dedicated Backup Services\" title=\"Use Dedicated Backup Services\" \/><\/div>            <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\n                <section class=\"avoid-losing__wrapper gutter\" style=\"background-color: #FFFFFF;\">\n            <div class=\"container avoid-losing__container\">\n\n                        <h2 class=\"h2 avoid-losing__title\" >\n            Solid-State Drive (SSD) vs Hard Disk Drive (HDD) for Backups: Which Is Better?        <\/h2>\n        \n                                    <div class=\"avoid-description\"><p>When it comes to choosing a backup drive, you have two basic options: SSDs and HDDs. Let\u2019s take a quick look at each of these two options.<\/p><\/div>                \n                                    <ul class=\"avoid-losing__cards-wrapper\">\n                                                <li class=\"avoid-losing__cards-item\">\n\n                            <div class=\"avoid-losing__card with-out-style2\" data-text=\"center\">\n\n                                <img class=\"avoid-losing__card-icon center\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/ssd.svg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/ssd.svg 1x\" width=\"110\" height=\"110\" alt=\"Solid-State Drive (SSD)\" title=\"Solid-State Drive (SSD)\" \/>\n                                <div class=\"h3 avoid-losing__card-title\">Solid-State Drive (SSD)<\/div>\n\n                                <div class=\"avoid-losing__card-description\">\n                                    <p>SSDs don\u2019t have any moving parts inside because they store data using integrated circuit assemblies. Modern SSDs can offer very fast read\/write speeds with minimal latency.<\/p><p><b>Use when:<\/b> backing up data in real-time or at a short interval.<br \/><b>Avoid when:<\/b> backing up large quantities of data that you don\u2019t expect to access all that often.<\/p>                                <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/li>\n                                                 <li class=\"avoid-losing__cards-item\">\n\n                            <div class=\"avoid-losing__card with-out-style2\" data-text=\"center\">\n\n                                <img class=\"avoid-losing__card-icon center\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/hdd.svg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/hdd.svg 1x\" width=\"110\" height=\"110\" alt=\"Hard Disk Drive (HDD)\" title=\"Hard Disk Drive (HDD)\" \/>\n                                <div class=\"h3 avoid-losing__card-title\">Hard Disk Drive (HDD)<\/div>\n\n                                <div class=\"avoid-losing__card-description\">\n                                    <p>HDDs are electro-mechanical storage devices that store data on rotating platters coated with magnetic material. While more affordable than SSDs, their performance is considerably worse.<\/p><p><b>Use when:<\/b>\u00a0backing up a large amount of data for archival purposes.<br \/><b>Avoid when:<\/b> you want to create backups as quickly as possible to prevent their creation from interfering with your work.<\/p>                                <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/li>\n                                             <\/ul>\n                \n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n                <section class=\"wrap block-FAQ__wrapper no-bg-mobile\" style=\"background-color: #F0F5F8;\">\n            <div class=\"block-FAQ\" id=\"block-FAQ-298c13c0\">\n\n                        <h2 class=\"h2 block-FAQ__title\" >\n            Frequently Asked Questions        <\/h2>\n        \n                <p class=\"block-FAQ__subtitle\">\n                                        <time datetime=\"2025-08-15 16:10:11\">\n                        Updated on Aug 15, 2025                    <\/time>\n                    by Disk Drill Team                <\/p>\n\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__tabs\">\n                            <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab\" id=\"question-2771598\">\n\n            <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab-heading\">\n                <h3 class=\"block-FAQ__tab-title\">\n                    How do I back up files on my Mac?                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab-icon\">\n                    <svg class=\"transition-all panel-toggle\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\"\n                         viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"\n                         version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n                         xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\n                        <g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\">\n                            <path d=\"M7,7 L7,0 L9,0 L9,7 L16,7 L16,9 L9,9 L9,16 L7,16 L7,9 L0,9 L0,7 L7,7 Z\"><\/path>\n                        <\/g>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"block-FAQ__content\">\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__content-body\">\n                    <p>You can back up your data on a Mac in several ways. It depends on what you have available and how important your data is.<\/p><ul><li><b>If you want something simple and free<\/b>, use <b>Time Machine<\/b>. All you need is an external drive. Plug it in, go to System Settings &gt; Time Machine, select the disk, and let it run. It backs up everything automatically and lets you restore older versions of files later.<\/li><li><b>If you have no spare drive but some cloud storage (like iCloud, Google Drive, or OneDrive)<\/b>, you can copy critical files and folders manually to your cloud. This won\u2019t create a full system backup, but it keeps your documents, photos, and work safe.<\/li><li><b>If you\u2019re working with sensitive or irreplaceable data (video projects, archives, client files)<\/b>, we recommend creating a <b>byte-to-byte disk image<\/b> using a tool like Disk Drill. This makes an exact copy of your drive, including deleted data and free space. If the storage device is unstable or showing signs of failure, this method gives you the safest way to back it up.\u00a0<\/li><li><b>If you want set-it-and-forget-it protection<\/b>, paid services offer cloud backup tools that continuously back up your files in the background. They\u2019re ideal if you don\u2019t want to deal with hardware at all.<\/li><\/ul>                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab\" id=\"question-f6c368b\">\n\n            <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab-heading\">\n                <h3 class=\"block-FAQ__tab-title\">\n                    What is the best way to back up my Mac?                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab-icon\">\n                    <svg class=\"transition-all panel-toggle\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\"\n                         viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"\n                         version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n                         xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\n                        <g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\">\n                            <path d=\"M7,7 L7,0 L9,0 L9,7 L16,7 L16,9 L9,9 L9,16 L7,16 L7,9 L0,9 L0,7 L7,7 Z\"><\/path>\n                        <\/g>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"block-FAQ__content\">\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__content-body\">\n                    <p>There\u2019s no one-size-fits-all answer. The best method to back up a MacBook or Mac depends on how much data you need to protect, how often it changes, and what you\u2019re willing to invest (in time, effort, or money). Here are a few strong options:<\/p><ul><li>For most users, Time Machine is a solid starting point. It runs automatically and keeps a version history.<\/li><li>For extra protection, combine Time Machine with a second backup, like manual file copies to a USB drive or syncing important folders to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.icloud.com\/\">iCloud<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/onedrive\/id823766827?mt=12\">OneDrive<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\">Google Drive<\/a>.<\/li><li>For critical data, use a tool like Disk Drill to create a byte-to-byte backup. It\u2019s the safest option if you need to back up all files on Mac: existing files, hidden system data, even deleted or lost content. It\u2019s also ideal when your drive is unstable and you don\u2019t want to risk scanning it directly.<\/li><\/ul><p>In general, using two different backup methods (one local, one off-site) is the safest route. If anything goes wrong, you\u2019ll have options.<\/p>                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab\" id=\"question-4048b22\">\n\n            <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab-heading\">\n                <h3 class=\"block-FAQ__tab-title\">\n                    How do I back up my Mac to an external drive?                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab-icon\">\n                    <svg class=\"transition-all panel-toggle\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\"\n                         viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"\n                         version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n                         xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\n                        <g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\">\n                            <path d=\"M7,7 L7,0 L9,0 L9,7 L16,7 L16,9 L9,9 L9,16 L7,16 L7,9 L0,9 L0,7 L7,7 Z\"><\/path>\n                        <\/g>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"block-FAQ__content\">\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__content-body\">\n                    <p>To back up your Mac to an external drive, you can always simply plug the drive in and copy your important files manually using Finder. It\u2019s quick, doesn\u2019t require any setup, and works on any Mac.<\/p><p>If you want something more automatic, use <b>Time Machine<\/b>. Just connect the drive, go to <i>System Settings &gt; Time Machine<\/i>, select the disk, and let it run. It will back up your entire system regularly and let you restore specific files or your whole Mac later.<\/p><p>For a full, low-level backup (including deleted files and free space), you can use <b>Disk Drill<\/b>. With its <b>Byte-to-byte Backup<\/b> feature, you can create an exact image of your internal drive and save it to your external one.<\/p>                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab\" id=\"question-0d5c400\">\n\n            <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab-heading\">\n                <h3 class=\"block-FAQ__tab-title\">\n                    Can you back up a Mac without an external hard drive?                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab-icon\">\n                    <svg class=\"transition-all panel-toggle\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\"\n                         viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"\n                         version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n                         xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\n                        <g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\">\n                            <path d=\"M7,7 L7,0 L9,0 L9,7 L16,7 L16,9 L9,9 L9,16 L7,16 L7,9 L0,9 L0,7 L7,7 Z\"><\/path>\n                        <\/g>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"block-FAQ__content\">\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__content-body\">\n                    <p>Yes, you can back up your Mac without using an external hard drive. There are many backup tools, such as the byte-to-byte feature included for free in Disk Drill, that let you save your backup to any suitably large storage device. Alternatively, you can also use a cloud storage service like iCloud, Microsoft OneDrive, or Google Drive.<\/p>                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab\" id=\"question-80c904a\">\n\n            <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab-heading\">\n                <h3 class=\"block-FAQ__tab-title\">\n                    Can I backup my Mac without using Time Machine?                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab-icon\">\n                    <svg class=\"transition-all panel-toggle\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\"\n                         viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"\n                         version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n                         xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\n                        <g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\">\n                            <path d=\"M7,7 L7,0 L9,0 L9,7 L16,7 L16,9 L9,9 L9,16 L7,16 L7,9 L0,9 L0,7 L7,7 Z\"><\/path>\n                        <\/g>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"block-FAQ__content\">\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__content-body\">\n                    <p>Yes, you absolutely can back up your Mac without using Time Machine. There are multiple third-party tools and methods that offer more flexibility or features that Time Machine doesn\u2019t provide.<\/p><p>You can use apps like Disk Drill to create a full byte-to-byte backup of your entire drive, including deleted data and free space. There are also many other third-party options: everything from tools that create bootable backups or run on a schedule, to full cloud-based services that store your data offsite automatically.<\/p><p>If you don\u2019t want to install extra software, you can also backup files on a Mac to an external hard drive manually, just copy-paste them to a suitable drive or upload them to cloud storage like iCloud, Google Drive, or OneDrive.<\/p>                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab\" id=\"question-6e3b7ab\">\n\n            <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab-heading\">\n                <h3 class=\"block-FAQ__tab-title\">\n                    How long should a Mac backup take?                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab-icon\">\n                    <svg class=\"transition-all panel-toggle\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\"\n                         viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"\n                         version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n                         xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\n                        <g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\">\n                            <path d=\"M7,7 L7,0 L9,0 L9,7 L16,7 L16,9 L9,9 L9,16 L7,16 L7,9 L0,9 L0,7 L7,7 Z\"><\/path>\n                        <\/g>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"block-FAQ__content\">\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__content-body\">\n                    <p>That depends on a lot of things. There\u2019s no single answer. As you\u2019ve probably guessed, backup speed can vary a lot based on your setup. Here\u2019s what makes the biggest difference:<\/p><ul><li>The size of your backup. This is the most obvious factor. Are you backing up just a few folders or creating a full disk image? Small jobs might wrap up in 15\u201330 minutes. Full system backups can take hours.<\/li><li>Next on the list, we\u2019ve got the drive itself. SSDs are much faster than traditional spinning hard drives (HDDs), so if you're using an older internal disk or a budget external drive, expect slower speeds.<\/li><li>Now let\u2019s talk about ports. Backing up over Thunderbolt or USB 3.0 will get the job done much faster than USB 2.0.<\/li><li>And here\u2019s a common bottleneck: a failing drive. If your Mac\u2019s disk has bad sectors or is on its way out, backup tools will take extra time to safely retry those spots. This protects your data but adds hours (or even more) to the total time.<\/li><\/ul>                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab\" id=\"question-1d7be6a\">\n\n            <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab-heading\">\n                <h3 class=\"block-FAQ__tab-title\">\n                    How do I manually back up my Mac?                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab-icon\">\n                    <svg class=\"transition-all panel-toggle\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\"\n                         viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"\n                         version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n                         xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\n                        <g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\">\n                            <path d=\"M7,7 L7,0 L9,0 L9,7 L16,7 L16,9 L9,9 L9,16 L7,16 L7,9 L0,9 L0,7 L7,7 Z\"><\/path>\n                        <\/g>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"block-FAQ__content\">\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__content-body\">\n                    <p>There are many ways to manually back up a Mac, but it\u2019s never a good idea to rely on just one backup method. Instead, you should combine several methods to achieve redundancy. Here\u2019s an example of how you can do just that:<\/p><ul><li>Create local backups of important files using Time Machine.<\/li><li>Use iCloud or some other cloud storage service for offsite backups.<\/li><li>From time to time, use Disk Drill\u2019s backup feature to create a byte-to-byte backup of your system drive.<\/li><\/ul>                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab\" id=\"question-1b16a07\">\n\n            <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab-heading\">\n                <h3 class=\"block-FAQ__tab-title\">\n                    What size external hard drive do I need to back up my Mac?                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab-icon\">\n                    <svg class=\"transition-all panel-toggle\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\"\n                         viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"\n                         version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n                         xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\n                        <g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\">\n                            <path d=\"M7,7 L7,0 L9,0 L9,7 L16,7 L16,9 L9,9 L9,16 L7,16 L7,9 L0,9 L0,7 L7,7 Z\"><\/path>\n                        <\/g>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"block-FAQ__content\">\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__content-body\">\n                    <p>That depends on how you plan to back it up, but if you\u2019re using Disk Drill\u2019s Byte-to-byte Backup, there\u2019s one simple rule: your external drive should be at least as large as the source drive, plus some extra room to spare. Let\u2019s break it down:<\/p><ul><li><b>Full disk image with Disk Drill. <\/b>This method copies the entire contents of the disk, used space, free space, deleted files, file system metadata. So, even if your internal drive only holds 300 GB of actual data, but its full capacity is 512 GB, you still need at least 512 GB of free space on your backup drive. Ideally, go for 10\u201320% more to avoid edge cases or write errors.<\/li><li><b>File-based backups (manual copy, Time Machine, etc).<\/b> If you\u2019re not creating a full image, then you only need enough space for the files you're backing up. Still, it\u2019s smart to use a drive with double the space you <i>think<\/i> you need, projects grow, and backups pile up fast.<\/li><\/ul><p>As you may have guessed, more space means more flexibility. If you want to store multiple backups, or keep both a Time Machine backup and a Disk Drill image, consider a 1 TB or 2 TB external drive, even if your Mac has a 256 GB or 512 GB disk.<\/p><p>It\u2019s always better to have more space than you need.<\/p>                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab\" id=\"question-db15106\">\n\n            <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab-heading\">\n                <h3 class=\"block-FAQ__tab-title\">\n                    How do I back up my entire Mac to an external hard drive?                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab-icon\">\n                    <svg class=\"transition-all panel-toggle\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\"\n                         viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"\n                         version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n                         xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\n                        <g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\">\n                            <path d=\"M7,7 L7,0 L9,0 L9,7 L16,7 L16,9 L9,9 L9,16 L7,16 L7,9 L0,9 L0,7 L7,7 Z\"><\/path>\n                        <\/g>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"block-FAQ__content\">\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__content-body\">\n                    <p>Before we can answer how to back up your entire Mac to an external hard drive, we need to clarify what \u201centire\u201d really means, because different people mean different things.<\/p><p>Do you want to:<\/p><ul><li>Back up your personal files, apps, and documents<\/li><li>Create a bootable clone that lets you start your Mac from the backup<\/li><li>Make a full disk image, including deleted files and hidden data, for recovery purposes<\/li><\/ul><p>Each of these goals requires a slightly different approach:<\/p><ul><li>For personal files and system data, use <b>Time Machine<\/b>. It automatically backs up your user files, apps, and system settings. It won\u2019t give you a bootable copy, but it\u2019s great for restoring your Mac after reinstalling macOS. Just connect an external drive, go to <i>System Settings &gt; Time Machine<\/i>, and select the disk.<\/li><li>For a bootable backup, use a third-party tool that can clone your startup disk and create a backup you can boot from in case of failure. This includes system files, apps, and everything else on the disk.<\/li><li>If you want a full snapshot of your Mac (including free space, deleted data, and hidden metadata), use Disk Drill\u2019s <b>Byte-to-byte Backup<\/b> (ideal for recovery). It creates a sector-by-sector image of the entire disk, which you can scan later for recovery. It\u2019s especially useful when your drive is unstable.<\/li><\/ul><p>No matter which method you choose, make sure your external drive has enough free space, ideally more than the full size of your internal drive. And always eject the drive safely after the backup is complete.<\/p>                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab\" id=\"question-4624e9c\">\n\n            <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab-heading\">\n                <h3 class=\"block-FAQ__tab-title\">\n                    How do I back up an external hard drive to an external hard drive on Mac?                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab-icon\">\n                    <svg class=\"transition-all panel-toggle\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\"\n                         viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"\n                         version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n                         xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\n                        <g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\">\n                            <path d=\"M7,7 L7,0 L9,0 L9,7 L16,7 L16,9 L9,9 L9,16 L7,16 L7,9 L0,9 L0,7 L7,7 Z\"><\/path>\n                        <\/g>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"block-FAQ__content\">\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__content-body\">\n                    <p>There are two basic ways to back up an external hard drive to an external hard drive on Mac:<\/p><ul><li>You can manually transfer its content using Finder.<\/li><li>You can use specialized backup software.<\/li><\/ul><p>The second approach offers several advantages, such as the possibility to automate the backup process to keep the two external hard drives in sync.<\/p>                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab\" id=\"question-802ab83\">\n\n            <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab-heading\">\n                <h3 class=\"block-FAQ__tab-title\">\n                    How to back up data on a Mac using Disk Utility?                 <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab-icon\">\n                    <svg class=\"transition-all panel-toggle\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\"\n                         viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"\n                         version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n                         xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\n                        <g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\">\n                            <path d=\"M7,7 L7,0 L9,0 L9,7 L16,7 L16,9 L9,9 L9,16 L7,16 L7,9 L0,9 L0,7 L7,7 Z\"><\/path>\n                        <\/g>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"block-FAQ__content\">\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__content-body\">\n                    <p>Disk Utility isn\u2019t a full-featured backup tool, but you can still use it to create a basic disk image, which can be useful if you want a quick, one-time snapshot of a volume.\u00a0<\/p><p>Here\u2019s how to backup data on a Mac using Disk Utility:<\/p><ol><li>Open <b>Disk Utility<\/b> (you\u2019ll find it in <i>Applications &gt; Utilities<\/i>).<\/li><li>Select the volume or disk you want to back up from the sidebar.<\/li><li>Click <b>File &gt; New Image &gt; Image from [Disk Name]<\/b>.<\/li><li>Choose where to save the image and give it a name.<\/li><li>Under \u201cFormat,\u201d select <b>read-only<\/b> or <b>compressed<\/b> for standard backups. If you want a writable image, choose <b>read\/write<\/b>.<\/li><li>Click <b>Save<\/b>, then wait while the image is created.<\/li><\/ol><p>As you may have guessed, this method works best for static data or when you want to archive a disk at a specific point in time.<\/p>                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab\" id=\"question-145e148\">\n\n            <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab-heading\">\n                <h3 class=\"block-FAQ__tab-title\">\n                    How to back up data on a Mac in Recovery Mode?                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab-icon\">\n                    <svg class=\"transition-all panel-toggle\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\"\n                         viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"\n                         version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n                         xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\n                        <g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\">\n                            <path d=\"M7,7 L7,0 L9,0 L9,7 L16,7 L16,9 L9,9 L9,16 L7,16 L7,9 L0,9 L0,7 L7,7 Z\"><\/path>\n                        <\/g>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"block-FAQ__content\">\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__content-body\">\n                    <p>If your Mac won\u2019t boot properly or you need to back up data from a failing or unstable drive, you can use Disk Drill directly in Recovery Mode, without booting into macOS. Here\u2019s how to backup data on Mac in Recovery mode:<\/p><ol><li>On Intel Macs: Restart and hold <b>Command + R<\/b> right after the startup chime.<\/li><li>Choose your admin account and enter your password.<\/li><li>At the top of the screen, go to <b>Utilities &gt; Terminal<\/b>. You\u2019ll use Terminal to launch Disk Drill.<\/li><li>Enter the command that matches your macOS version and Disk Drill version:<ul><li><b>for Disk Drill 6 (macOS 10.15.7\u201315.x) use<br \/><\/b>\u201csh &lt;(curl http:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/bootmode\/boot.xml)\u201d<\/li><li><p><b>For Disk Drill 5 (macOS 10.15.7\u201315.x) use <\/b><br \/>\u201csh &lt;(curl http:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/bootmode\/boot5.xml)\u201d<\/p><\/li><li><p><b>For Disk Drill 4 (macOS 10.11.6\u201312.6) use <\/b><br \/>\u201csh &lt;(curl http:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/bootmode\/boot4.xml)\u201d<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>This will launch Disk Drill in Recovery Mode without needing a separate USB stick. Once it opens, you can scan your drives or create a <b>Byte-to-byte Backup<\/b>.<\/li><\/ol><p><b>Note:<\/b> This method is intended for Intel-based Macs without a T2 security chip, as well as older systems that do not use Apple Silicon (M1\u2013M4). Due to system disk encryption and security restrictions on T2, M1-M4 Macs, accessing internal drive data directly in Recovery Mode may not be possible.<\/p>                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n                <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n            {\n                \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n                \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n                \"mainEntity\": [\n            [\n    {\n        \"@type\": \"Question\",\n        \"position\": 1,\n        \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages_elementor\/208887#question-2771598\",\n        \"name\": \"How do I back up files on my Mac?\",\n        \"answerCount\": 1,\n        \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"<p>You can back up your data on a Mac in several ways. It depends on what you have available and how important your data is.<\/p><ul><li><b>If you want something simple and free<\/b>, use <b>Time Machine<\/b>. All you need is an external drive. Plug it in, go to System Settings &gt; Time Machine, select the disk, and let it run. It backs up everything automatically and lets you restore older versions of files later.<\/li><li><b>If you have no spare drive but some cloud storage (like iCloud, Google Drive, or OneDrive)<\/b>, you can copy critical files and folders manually to your cloud. This won\u2019t create a full system backup, but it keeps your documents, photos, and work safe.<\/li><li><b>If you\u2019re working with sensitive or irreplaceable data (video projects, archives, client files)<\/b>, we recommend creating a <b>byte-to-byte disk image<\/b> using a tool like Disk Drill. This makes an exact copy of your drive, including deleted data and free space. If the storage device is unstable or showing signs of failure, this method gives you the safest way to back it up.\u00a0<\/li><li><b>If you want set-it-and-forget-it protection<\/b>, paid services offer cloud backup tools that continuously back up your files in the background. They\u2019re ideal if you don\u2019t want to deal with hardware at all.<\/li><\/ul>\"\n        },\n        \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages_elementor\/208887#question-2771598\"\n    },\n    {\n        \"@type\": \"Question\",\n        \"position\": 2,\n        \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages_elementor\/208887#question-f6c368b\",\n        \"name\": \"What is the best way to back up my Mac?\",\n        \"answerCount\": 1,\n        \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"<p>There\u2019s no one-size-fits-all answer. The best method to back up a MacBook or Mac depends on how much data you need to protect, how often it changes, and what you\u2019re willing to invest (in time, effort, or money). Here are a few strong options:<\/p><ul><li>For most users, Time Machine is a solid starting point. It runs automatically and keeps a version history.<\/li><li>For extra protection, combine Time Machine with a second backup, like manual file copies to a USB drive or syncing important folders to <a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.icloud.com\/\\\">iCloud<\/a>, <a href=\\\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/onedrive\/id823766827?mt=12\\\">OneDrive<\/a>, or <a href=\\\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\\\">Google Drive<\/a>.<\/li><li>For critical data, use a tool like Disk Drill to create a byte-to-byte backup. It\u2019s the safest option if you need to back up all files on Mac: existing files, hidden system data, even deleted or lost content. It\u2019s also ideal when your drive is unstable and you don\u2019t want to risk scanning it directly.<\/li><\/ul><p>In general, using two different backup methods (one local, one off-site) is the safest route. If anything goes wrong, you\u2019ll have options.<\/p>\"\n        },\n        \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages_elementor\/208887#question-f6c368b\"\n    },\n    {\n        \"@type\": \"Question\",\n        \"position\": 3,\n        \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages_elementor\/208887#question-4048b22\",\n        \"name\": \"How do I back up my Mac to an external drive?\",\n        \"answerCount\": 1,\n        \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"<p>To back up your Mac to an external drive, you can always simply plug the drive in and copy your important files manually using Finder. It\u2019s quick, doesn\u2019t require any setup, and works on any Mac.<\/p><p>If you want something more automatic, use <b>Time Machine<\/b>. Just connect the drive, go to <i>System Settings &gt; Time Machine<\/i>, select the disk, and let it run. It will back up your entire system regularly and let you restore specific files or your whole Mac later.<\/p><p>For a full, low-level backup (including deleted files and free space), you can use <b>Disk Drill<\/b>. With its <b>Byte-to-byte Backup<\/b> feature, you can create an exact image of your internal drive and save it to your external one.<\/p>\"\n        },\n        \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages_elementor\/208887#question-4048b22\"\n    },\n    {\n        \"@type\": \"Question\",\n        \"position\": 4,\n        \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages_elementor\/208887#question-0d5c400\",\n        \"name\": \"Can you back up a Mac without an external hard drive?\",\n        \"answerCount\": 1,\n        \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"<p>Yes, you can back up your Mac without using an external hard drive. There are many backup tools, such as the byte-to-byte feature included for free in Disk Drill, that let you save your backup to any suitably large storage device. Alternatively, you can also use a cloud storage service like iCloud, Microsoft OneDrive, or Google Drive.<\/p>\"\n        },\n        \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages_elementor\/208887#question-0d5c400\"\n    },\n    {\n        \"@type\": \"Question\",\n        \"position\": 5,\n        \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages_elementor\/208887#question-80c904a\",\n        \"name\": \"Can I backup my Mac without using Time Machine?\",\n        \"answerCount\": 1,\n        \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"<p>Yes, you absolutely can back up your Mac without using Time Machine. There are multiple third-party tools and methods that offer more flexibility or features that Time Machine doesn\u2019t provide.<\/p><p>You can use apps like Disk Drill to create a full byte-to-byte backup of your entire drive, including deleted data and free space. There are also many other third-party options: everything from tools that create bootable backups or run on a schedule, to full cloud-based services that store your data offsite automatically.<\/p><p>If you don\u2019t want to install extra software, you can also backup files on a Mac to an external hard drive manually, just copy-paste them to a suitable drive or upload them to cloud storage like iCloud, Google Drive, or OneDrive.<\/p>\"\n        },\n        \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages_elementor\/208887#question-80c904a\"\n    },\n    {\n        \"@type\": \"Question\",\n        \"position\": 6,\n        \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages_elementor\/208887#question-6e3b7ab\",\n        \"name\": \"How long should a Mac backup take?\",\n        \"answerCount\": 1,\n        \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"<p>That depends on a lot of things. There\u2019s no single answer. As you\u2019ve probably guessed, backup speed can vary a lot based on your setup. Here\u2019s what makes the biggest difference:<\/p><ul><li>The size of your backup. This is the most obvious factor. Are you backing up just a few folders or creating a full disk image? Small jobs might wrap up in 15\u201330 minutes. Full system backups can take hours.<\/li><li>Next on the list, we\u2019ve got the drive itself. SSDs are much faster than traditional spinning hard drives (HDDs), so if you&#8217;re using an older internal disk or a budget external drive, expect slower speeds.<\/li><li>Now let\u2019s talk about ports. Backing up over Thunderbolt or USB 3.0 will get the job done much faster than USB 2.0.<\/li><li>And here\u2019s a common bottleneck: a failing drive. If your Mac\u2019s disk has bad sectors or is on its way out, backup tools will take extra time to safely retry those spots. This protects your data but adds hours (or even more) to the total time.<\/li><\/ul>\"\n        },\n        \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages_elementor\/208887#question-6e3b7ab\"\n    },\n    {\n        \"@type\": \"Question\",\n        \"position\": 7,\n        \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages_elementor\/208887#question-1d7be6a\",\n        \"name\": \"How do I manually back up my Mac?\",\n        \"answerCount\": 1,\n        \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"<p>There are many ways to manually back up a Mac, but it\u2019s never a good idea to rely on just one backup method. Instead, you should combine several methods to achieve redundancy. Here\u2019s an example of how you can do just that:<\/p><ul><li>Create local backups of important files using Time Machine.<\/li><li>Use iCloud or some other cloud storage service for offsite backups.<\/li><li>From time to time, use Disk Drill\u2019s backup feature to create a byte-to-byte backup of your system drive.<\/li><\/ul>\"\n        },\n        \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages_elementor\/208887#question-1d7be6a\"\n    },\n    {\n        \"@type\": \"Question\",\n        \"position\": 8,\n        \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages_elementor\/208887#question-1b16a07\",\n        \"name\": \"What size external hard drive do I need to back up my Mac?\",\n        \"answerCount\": 1,\n        \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"<p>That depends on how you plan to back it up, but if you\u2019re using Disk Drill\u2019s Byte-to-byte Backup, there\u2019s one simple rule: your external drive should be at least as large as the source drive, plus some extra room to spare. Let\u2019s break it down:<\/p><ul><li><b>Full disk image with Disk Drill. <\/b>This method copies the entire contents of the disk, used space, free space, deleted files, file system metadata. So, even if your internal drive only holds 300 GB of actual data, but its full capacity is 512 GB, you still need at least 512 GB of free space on your backup drive. Ideally, go for 10\u201320% more to avoid edge cases or write errors.<\/li><li><b>File-based backups (manual copy, Time Machine, etc).<\/b> If you\u2019re not creating a full image, then you only need enough space for the files you&#8217;re backing up. Still, it\u2019s smart to use a drive with double the space you <i>think<\/i> you need, projects grow, and backups pile up fast.<\/li><\/ul><p>As you may have guessed, more space means more flexibility. If you want to store multiple backups, or keep both a Time Machine backup and a Disk Drill image, consider a 1 TB or 2 TB external drive, even if your Mac has a 256 GB or 512 GB disk.<\/p><p>It\u2019s always better to have more space than you need.<\/p>\"\n        },\n        \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages_elementor\/208887#question-1b16a07\"\n    },\n    {\n        \"@type\": \"Question\",\n        \"position\": 9,\n        \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages_elementor\/208887#question-db15106\",\n        \"name\": \"How do I back up my entire Mac to an external hard drive?\",\n        \"answerCount\": 1,\n        \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"<p>Before we can answer how to back up your entire Mac to an external hard drive, we need to clarify what \u201centire\u201d really means, because different people mean different things.<\/p><p>Do you want to:<\/p><ul><li>Back up your personal files, apps, and documents<\/li><li>Create a bootable clone that lets you start your Mac from the backup<\/li><li>Make a full disk image, including deleted files and hidden data, for recovery purposes<\/li><\/ul><p>Each of these goals requires a slightly different approach:<\/p><ul><li>For personal files and system data, use <b>Time Machine<\/b>. It automatically backs up your user files, apps, and system settings. It won\u2019t give you a bootable copy, but it\u2019s great for restoring your Mac after reinstalling macOS. Just connect an external drive, go to <i>System Settings &gt; Time Machine<\/i>, and select the disk.<\/li><li>For a bootable backup, use a third-party tool that can clone your startup disk and create a backup you can boot from in case of failure. This includes system files, apps, and everything else on the disk.<\/li><li>If you want a full snapshot of your Mac (including free space, deleted data, and hidden metadata), use Disk Drill\u2019s <b>Byte-to-byte Backup<\/b> (ideal for recovery). It creates a sector-by-sector image of the entire disk, which you can scan later for recovery. It\u2019s especially useful when your drive is unstable.<\/li><\/ul><p>No matter which method you choose, make sure your external drive has enough free space, ideally more than the full size of your internal drive. And always eject the drive safely after the backup is complete.<\/p>\"\n        },\n        \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages_elementor\/208887#question-db15106\"\n    },\n    {\n        \"@type\": \"Question\",\n        \"position\": 10,\n        \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages_elementor\/208887#question-4624e9c\",\n        \"name\": \"How do I back up an external hard drive to an external hard drive on Mac?\",\n        \"answerCount\": 1,\n        \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"<p>There are two basic ways to back up an external hard drive to an external hard drive on Mac:<\/p><ul><li>You can manually transfer its content using Finder.<\/li><li>You can use specialized backup software.<\/li><\/ul><p>The second approach offers several advantages, such as the possibility to automate the backup process to keep the two external hard drives in sync.<\/p>\"\n        },\n        \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages_elementor\/208887#question-4624e9c\"\n    },\n    {\n        \"@type\": \"Question\",\n        \"position\": 11,\n        \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages_elementor\/208887#question-802ab83\",\n        \"name\": \"How to back up data on a Mac using Disk Utility? \",\n        \"answerCount\": 1,\n        \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"<p>Disk Utility isn\u2019t a full-featured backup tool, but you can still use it to create a basic disk image, which can be useful if you want a quick, one-time snapshot of a volume.\u00a0<\/p><p>Here\u2019s how to backup data on a Mac using Disk Utility:<\/p><ol><li>Open <b>Disk Utility<\/b> (you\u2019ll find it in <i>Applications &gt; Utilities<\/i>).<\/li><li>Select the volume or disk you want to back up from the sidebar.<\/li><li>Click <b>File &gt; New Image &gt; Image from [Disk Name]<\/b>.<\/li><li>Choose where to save the image and give it a name.<\/li><li>Under \u201cFormat,\u201d select <b>read-only<\/b> or <b>compressed<\/b> for standard backups. If you want a writable image, choose <b>read\/write<\/b>.<\/li><li>Click <b>Save<\/b>, then wait while the image is created.<\/li><\/ol><p>As you may have guessed, this method works best for static data or when you want to archive a disk at a specific point in time.<\/p>\"\n        },\n        \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages_elementor\/208887#question-802ab83\"\n    },\n    {\n        \"@type\": \"Question\",\n        \"position\": 12,\n        \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages_elementor\/208887#question-145e148\",\n        \"name\": \"How to back up data on a Mac in Recovery Mode?\",\n        \"answerCount\": 1,\n        \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"<p>If your Mac won\u2019t boot properly or you need to back up data from a failing or unstable drive, you can use Disk Drill directly in Recovery Mode, without booting into macOS. Here\u2019s how to backup data on Mac in Recovery mode:<\/p><ol><li>On Intel Macs: Restart and hold <b>Command + R<\/b> right after the startup chime.<\/li><li>Choose your admin account and enter your password.<\/li><li>At the top of the screen, go to <b>Utilities &gt; Terminal<\/b>. You\u2019ll use Terminal to launch Disk Drill.<\/li><li>Enter the command that matches your macOS version and Disk Drill version:<ul><li><b>for Disk Drill 6 (macOS 10.15.7\u201315.x) use<br \/><\/b>\u201csh &lt;(curl http:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/bootmode\/boot.xml)\u201d<\/li><li><p><b>For Disk Drill 5 (macOS 10.15.7\u201315.x) use <\/b><br \/>\u201csh &lt;(curl http:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/bootmode\/boot5.xml)\u201d<\/p><\/li><li><p><b>For Disk Drill 4 (macOS 10.11.6\u201312.6) use <\/b><br \/>\u201csh &lt;(curl http:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/bootmode\/boot4.xml)\u201d<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>This will launch Disk Drill in Recovery Mode without needing a separate USB stick. Once it opens, you can scan your drives or create a <b>Byte-to-byte Backup<\/b>.<\/li><\/ol><p><b>Note:<\/b> This method is intended for Intel-based Macs without a T2 security chip, as well as older systems that do not use Apple Silicon (M1\u2013M4). Due to system disk encryption and security restrictions on T2, M1-M4 Macs, accessing internal drive data directly in Recovery Mode may not be possible.<\/p>\"\n        },\n        \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages_elementor\/208887#question-145e148\"\n    }\n]            ]\n        }\n        <\/script>\n        \n        <div id=\"cf-0cf82fb\" class=\"requirements-section wrap requirements-bg\" style=\"background-color: #0b181e;\">\n\n            \n            <div class=\"requirements-section__content\">\n                <div class=\"container\">\n                    <div class=\"requirements-section__main-info\">\n                        <div class=\"requirements-section__image with-out-style2\">\n                            <img src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/ddMacFinalIcon.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/ddMacFinalIcon.png, 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I accidentally deleted all of my husband's med school files from his external hard drive and luckily Disk Drill was able to retrieve all of them! SOOOOO SATISFIED!<\/blockquote>                <div class=\"testimonials__card-description-read-more\">\n                    <span>Read more<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n                                    <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                                <div class=\"testimonials__card\">\n                            <div class=\"testimonials__card-inner\">\n                                        <div class=\"testimonials__card-header\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/avatarBlank1-20.jpg\" alt=\"Angelique Malabey, SJSU\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" class=\"testimonials__card-icon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/avatarBlank1@2x.jpg 2x, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/avatarBlank1-20.jpg 1x\" title=\"Angelique Malabey, SJSU\" \/>                        <span><cite>Angelique Malabey, SJSU<\/cite><\/span>            <div class=\"testimonials__card-stars\">\n                                    <i class=\"fas fa-star\"><\/i>\n                                    <i class=\"fas fa-star\"><\/i>\n                                    <i class=\"fas fa-star\"><\/i>\n                                    <i class=\"fas fa-star\"><\/i>\n                                    <i class=\"fas fa-star\"><\/i>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n                    <div class=\"testimonials__card-description\">\n                <blockquote>In my field of study, data is important so protecting it is crucial.  I needed a program that could help me recover sentimentally important pictures from an old hard drive that had been corrupted. I have tried many recovery tools but they were either inadequate or very expensive. During a class discussion, I was introduced to Disk Drill by CleverFiles and I decided to give it a try.  Not only have I been able to recover most of my lost files, but also clean up my current hard drive.  Disk Drill goes beyond just helping you recover files you can also establish a form of backup, clean up your drives by looking for and removing duplicates.  I love how intuitive the program is as well as very user-friendly.  I am still a novice when it comes to Disk Drill, but that is okay since if you do get stuck they came prepared and have help links just about every where. I look forward to recovering files from other devices such as old Android phones and iPhones.  I love that the program can be used across the board with most of your devices.  Disk Drill turned out to be more than what I had expected and I look forward to seeing what other things  I can do with Disk Drill.<\/blockquote>                <div class=\"testimonials__card-description-read-more\">\n                    <span>Read more<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n                                    <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n        \n        <div class=\"companies gutter no-bg-mobile\" style=\"background-color: #F0F5F8;\">\n                    <div class=\"companies-title\" >\n            Used by world famous companies        <\/div>\n        \n            <div class=\"companies-list__logotypes\">\n                <div class=\"companies-list__row\">\n                    <div class=\"companies-list__logo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/T-Mobile_logo-5.svg\" 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