Backup image or disk clone?
A backup image stores a snapshot for later restoration. A clone copies a disk to another drive. Active@ Disk Image provides disk imaging and disk-copying workflows; compare editions for the features you need.
Back up a working computer
Create an image before a hardware upgrade or as part of a regular backup routine. Keep it separately from the source disk and verify that it can be read. If you need scheduling, encryption, scripting or Windows Server support, review the current edition comparison.
Replace or duplicate a disk
Check the source disk, destination capacity and partition layout before copying. Disk cloning overwrites the destination. Keep an independent backup until you have verified the replacement disk and, when relevant, the system's ability to boot from it.
Restore after a problem
Check which application created the backup and whether its image format is supported. Restoring a system disk may require rescue boot media. Prepare and test suitable media while the computer still works, including access to the disks and backup location.
Check the environment and edition
The target computer's operating system, processor and disk controller matter. Bootable rescue media and advanced backup features differ by edition; consult Disk Image's current comparison. For other systems or an unfamiliar image format, ask support before choosing a restore method.
If files are already lost and there is no usable backup, start with the data recovery guide. If you also need recovery, erasure and other disk tools, compare Data Studio.
Create disk image backups
You want a disk snapshot that can be used to restore a system or retrieve files later.
Create and restore disk or partition backups, or copy a disk to another drive.
Compare editions and options
Disk Image creates and restores disk backups and provides disk-copying tools. Choose by the backup types, rescue environment and automation required for the computer being protected.
Lite / Freeware
For basic manual image backups from Windows.
- Create and restore disk images, compress them and browse mounted images.
- Does not include rescue boot media or raw sector-by-sector imaging.
- Choose a paid edition for incremental backups; choose Professional for scheduling, encryption or Windows Server.
Compare Lite features →
Standard
For manual backups with additional image types and a rescue environment.
- Adds incremental and differential backup images.
- Adds raw sector-by-sector image creation and restoration.
- Includes rescue boot media for working outside the installed operating system.
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Professional
For automated backups, encrypted images or Windows Server systems.
- Includes Standard features plus scheduled backups.
- Adds image encryption, scripting and email notifications.
- Supports Windows Server backup workflows.
View this option →
A backup image is saved for later restoration; a clone writes to another disk. Confirm copy features and destination capacity for your workflow, and keep a separate backup before overwriting a destination.
Next: choose the license for your use. Current prices and available licenses are listed on the product pages.
- Compare editions for the backup types and rescue media you need.
- Store backups separately from the source disk, verify them and prepare your restore procedure.
Another option: Active@ Data Studio
Consider the bundle if you also need recovery, erasure and other disk utilities.
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Compare Disk Image's advanced backup features
You need features such as scheduling, encryption, scripting or support for Windows Server.
Create and restore disk or partition backups, or copy a disk to another drive.
Compare editions and options
Disk Image creates and restores disk backups and provides disk-copying tools. Choose by the backup types, rescue environment and automation required for the computer being protected.
Matches your answers
Professional
For automated backups, encrypted images or Windows Server systems.
- Includes Standard features plus scheduled backups.
- Adds image encryption, scripting and email notifications.
- Supports Windows Server backup workflows.
View this option →
Lite / Freeware
For basic manual image backups from Windows.
- Create and restore disk images, compress them and browse mounted images.
- Does not include rescue boot media or raw sector-by-sector imaging.
- Choose a paid edition for incremental backups; choose Professional for scheduling, encryption or Windows Server.
Compare Lite features →
Standard
For manual backups with additional image types and a rescue environment.
- Adds incremental and differential backup images.
- Adds raw sector-by-sector image creation and restoration.
- Includes rescue boot media for working outside the installed operating system.
View this option →
A backup image is saved for later restoration; a clone writes to another disk. Confirm copy features and destination capacity for your workflow, and keep a separate backup before overwriting a destination.
Next: choose the license for your use. Current prices and available licenses are listed on the product pages.
- Review the Professional edition against your exact requirements in the current comparison.
- Choose the license for the intended use and deployment separately from the feature edition.
Compare all products and editions
Copy a disk with Disk Image
You want to copy a source disk or partition to a replacement or additional drive.
Create and restore disk or partition backups, or copy a disk to another drive.
Compare editions and options
Disk Image creates and restores disk backups and provides disk-copying tools. Choose by the backup types, rescue environment and automation required for the computer being protected.
Matches your answers
Standard
For manual backups with additional image types and a rescue environment.
- Adds incremental and differential backup images.
- Adds raw sector-by-sector image creation and restoration.
- Includes rescue boot media for working outside the installed operating system.
View this option →
Matches your answers
Professional
For automated backups, encrypted images or Windows Server systems.
- Includes Standard features plus scheduled backups.
- Adds image encryption, scripting and email notifications.
- Supports Windows Server backup workflows.
View this option →
Lite / Freeware
For basic manual image backups from Windows.
- Create and restore disk images, compress them and browse mounted images.
- Does not include rescue boot media or raw sector-by-sector imaging.
- Choose a paid edition for incremental backups; choose Professional for scheduling, encryption or Windows Server.
Compare Lite features →
A backup image is saved for later restoration; a clone writes to another disk. Confirm copy features and destination capacity for your workflow, and keep a separate backup before overwriting a destination.
Next: choose the license for your use. Current prices and available licenses are listed on the product pages.
- Check the copy features, destination capacity and disk layout before selecting an edition.
- Keep an independent backup and confirm which disk will be overwritten.
Compare all products and editions
Use a bootable disk imaging environment
You need to work with disks separately from the installed operating system.
Create and restore disk or partition backups, or copy a disk to another drive.
Compare editions and options
Disk Image creates and restores disk backups and provides disk-copying tools. Choose by the backup types, rescue environment and automation required for the computer being protected.
Matches your answers
Standard
For manual backups with additional image types and a rescue environment.
- Adds incremental and differential backup images.
- Adds raw sector-by-sector image creation and restoration.
- Includes rescue boot media for working outside the installed operating system.
View this option →
Matches your answers
Professional
For automated backups, encrypted images or Windows Server systems.
- Includes Standard features plus scheduled backups.
- Adds image encryption, scripting and email notifications.
- Supports Windows Server backup workflows.
View this option →
Lite / Freeware
For basic manual image backups from Windows.
- Create and restore disk images, compress them and browse mounted images.
- Does not include rescue boot media or raw sector-by-sector imaging.
- Choose a paid edition for incremental backups; choose Professional for scheduling, encryption or Windows Server.
Compare Lite features →
A backup image is saved for later restoration; a clone writes to another disk. Confirm copy features and destination capacity for your workflow, and keep a separate backup before overwriting a destination.
Next: choose the license for your use. Current prices and available licenses are listed on the product pages.
- Select an edition that includes suitable rescue boot media and verify the target controller support.
- Check the source and destination carefully; disk copying overwrites the destination.
Compare all products and editions
Restore your Disk Image backup
Your backup was made with Disk Image, so start with its restore tools and documentation.
Create and restore disk or partition backups, or copy a disk to another drive.
Compare editions and options
Disk Image creates and restores disk backups and provides disk-copying tools. Choose by the backup types, rescue environment and automation required for the computer being protected.
Lite / Freeware
For basic manual image backups from Windows.
- Create and restore disk images, compress them and browse mounted images.
- Does not include rescue boot media or raw sector-by-sector imaging.
- Choose a paid edition for incremental backups; choose Professional for scheduling, encryption or Windows Server.
Compare Lite features →
Standard
For manual backups with additional image types and a rescue environment.
- Adds incremental and differential backup images.
- Adds raw sector-by-sector image creation and restoration.
- Includes rescue boot media for working outside the installed operating system.
View this option →
Professional
For automated backups, encrypted images or Windows Server systems.
- Includes Standard features plus scheduled backups.
- Adds image encryption, scripting and email notifications.
- Supports Windows Server backup workflows.
View this option →
A backup image is saved for later restoration; a clone writes to another disk. Confirm copy features and destination capacity for your workflow, and keep a separate backup before overwriting a destination.
Next: choose the license for your use. Current prices and available licenses are listed on the product pages.
- Check image compatibility and whether you need rescue media to restore the system disk.
- Verify the backup and destination before restoring; restoration can overwrite existing data.
Compare all products and editions
Check the backup or restore setup
The computer, disk layout or image format needs clarification before selecting the right workflow.
Get help matching the product to your computer, disks and workflow.
- Tell us the operating system, disk connections, source/destination capacities and image format if relevant.
- If no backup exists and files are already lost, use the data recovery guide before changing the affected disk.
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