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1 March 2024  Amanda J. Brook  Senior Product Manager
 

Summary
Select a reputable disk cloning tool to effortlessly migrate data from your old hard drive to a new one, ensuring a swift process and boosting productivity.



Table of contents

table iconI. About cloning
table iconII. What are the professional and easy-to-use cloning software?
best cloning software

I. About cloning

Cloning in biotechnology creates an organism with the same genome as the original individual. In the computer field, cloning involves replicating hardware or software. Hard disk cloning copies all data from one disk to another to create an exact replica. System cloning not only copies files but also replicates the operating system, applications, and registry information to a new disk.
During computer use, it may be necessary to replace or migrate the system to a new hard disk due to crashes, damage, or upgrading to SSDs. Professional cloning software is essential for this task.

II. What are the professional and easy-to-use cloning software?

1. Renee Becca

Renee Becca is a tool specifically designed for system and hard disk data backup and restoration. It can back up and restore important data on your computer, including programs, system configuration, emails, photos, videos, documents, and bookmarks. Additionally, it offers disk and system cloning features with three methods: hard disk cloning, partition cloning, and system migration. Choose the most suitable cloning method based on your specific needs.
Clone function description:

Hard Disk Clone/Clone System Hard Disk: Creates an exact copy of the selected disk, supports adjusting partition size by moving the partition boundary with the mouse, and enables starting the cloned hard disk.

Partition clone: Creates an exact copy of the selected partition.

System Migration: Support to migrate the Windows system to another hard disk.

Renee Becca - Reliable Data Backup & Restore Software

Quick Backup files at up to 3,000MB/min.

Fullfill different backup needs Supports system backup, disk / partition backup, file backup and disk clone.

Intelligent Automatically analyze the differences between source and backup data.

Convenient Support VSS, allowing to freely view webpages when backing up system.

Highly compatible Supports various files and storage devices.

Quick Backup files at up to 3,000MB/min.

Fullfill different backup needs Backup for disk, partition and system. Save disk space by backing up incremental /differential data.

Highly compatible Supports various files and storage devices.

Free TrialFree Trial 2000 users have downloaded and enjoy Renee Becca!
How to clone a hard drive with Renee Becca?
Step 1: Download, install and run Renee Becca, select the option (Hard Disk Clone/Clone System Hard Disk) in the main interface (Clone) column.
renee becca disk clone
Step 2: Next, select the original disk to be cloned and the pre-replaced hard disk in the (source) and (target location) pop-up window of “hard disk clone“.
clone the hard disk
Kind tips If you just need to clone the system to a new hard drive, you can use the software’s system migration function, the operation is very convenient, and it can save time.
advantage:
  • The software interface is simple and clear, easy to understand and operate.
  • A variety of backup and restore functions are available for free choice.
  • It has three cloning functions to meet various cloning needs.
  • The system can be directly migrated to a new hard drive, retaining the original system data.
  • You can set the partition size of the new hard disk before cloning the hard disk.
  • Support only cloning the used space of the hard disk, and support cloning HDD to SSD.
  • Daily/weekly/monthly automatic backup plans can be made.

shortcoming: Only supports Windows system

2. Macrium Reflect

Macrium Reflect is backup/cloning software developed by Paramount Software UK Ltd. It supports operations on partitions, disks, files, and folders, with additional functions for home users. The software offers a 30-day trial of its commercial version.
Official website: https://www.macrium.com/reflectfree
Macrium Reflect software user interface
advantage:
  • Suitable for multiple systems, such as Windows 10/8.1/8/7/Vista/XP.
  • It has the functions of creating disk image, backup and cloning.
  • With backup encryption function.

shortcoming:

  • The operation is difficult, which is not conducive to novice users.
  • Paid version is more expensive

3. Clonezilla

Clonezilla is a hard disk cloning software with various functions. It not only has the function of disk cloning, but also supports disk backup and data recovery. With it, you can easily clone a disk/partition into another disk. Clonezilla supports multiple file systems including FAT12, FAT16, FAT32, EXT2, EXT3, EXT4, NTFS, and UFS. It is a free and open source software that supports both Windows and Linux operating systems.
Official website: https://clonezilla.org/
Clonezilla software interface
advantage:
  • The software is small and exquisite.
  • There are many file systems that can be supported.
  • Both Windows and Linux systems are supported.

shortcoming: The operation is complicated and the user interface is not beautiful enough.

4. EaseUS Todo Backup

EaseUS Todo Backup is a hard disk cloning tool with various functions. It not only has the function of disk cloning, but also supports the operation of backing up and restoring data in the device. The cloning function includes hard disk cloning, partition cloning and system cloning, and the backup function provides multiple modes, namely full backup, scheduled backup, and incremental backup. In addition, you can also clone the source disk to the target disk or partition, and even resize the partition proportionally. In terms of supported systems, the home version supports both Windows and Mac systems; while the enterprise version only supports Windows systems.
EaseUS Todo Backup software operation interface
advantage:
  • Support clone/backup hard disk data.
  • Support custom adjustment of partition size.

shortcoming: There is no continuous backup function (also known as continuous data protection, which can automatically back up data according to the plan, without manual setting every time, and can keep multiple copies for selection).

5. Acronis True Image

Acronis True Image is a hard disk cloning software that has the function of hard disk cloning and can create a system image; it can also perform corresponding backup operations on files and folders, support backup to other hard disks or the cloud, and has anti-malware protection functions. In addition, the software supports Windows and Mac dual systems, which can meet the cloning needs of more users. Users can try it for free for 30 days.
Acronis True Image 2020 software operation interface
advantage:
  • Support Windows and Mac dual system.
  • Can be backed up to hard drive or cloud.

shortcoming:

  • The software takes a long time to start.
  • Annual payment, the price is higher.