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Clonezilla

Powerful bootable disk cloning and imaging for pros.

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Official source: clonezilla.orgLast verified: awaiting review · How we check softwareDeveloper: NCHC

What is Clonezilla?

Clonezilla is a free, open-source disk imaging and cloning system that runs from a bootable USB drive or CD. It can copy a whole disk or partition to an image file for backup, restore it later, or clone one drive directly to another.

It uses text menus rather than a graphical interface, and it only copies the used parts of supported file systems, which saves time and space. The Clonezilla Server Edition can restore the same image to many computers at once.

Key features

  • Disk and partition imaging
  • Multicast deployment
  • Many filesystems

Who should use Clonezilla?

  • IT professionalClone or image entire drives for backups, upgrades and mass deployment, straight from a boot USB.Build a setup for this

Supported platforms

PlatformHow to get it
Windows
macOS
Linux

Pricing & licence

Open Source Free and open source

Open source: the source code is public, so anyone can inspect it, and it's free to use.

Prices change, so check clonezilla.org for current pricing.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Very powerful
  • Deploy many machines at once

Cons

  • Text-based menus

Installation

Linux

Linux · APT (Ubuntu and Debian-based)
$ sudo apt install clonezilla

Install Clonezilla with the rest of your Linux setup

Package names were checked against each official package registry, and commands install the same software as the official download. Only run commands you understand.

Alternatives to Clonezilla

  • RescuezillaPoint-and-click disk imaging and recovery from a bootable USB.View Alternative

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Clonezilla FAQ

Does Clonezilla have a graphical interface?

No, it uses text menus. Rescuezilla offers a point-and-click interface and can restore Clonezilla images.

Can Clonezilla clone to a smaller drive?

It works best when the target drive is the same size or larger. Cloning to a smaller drive needs advanced options and only works when the used data fits.

Is Clonezilla free?

Free and open source. It's also open source.

Which platforms does Clonezilla support?

Clonezilla is available for Windows, macOS and Linux. It isn't available for Android and iPhone & iPad.

What are the alternatives to Clonezilla?

Common alternatives include Rescuezilla. See the full list of Clonezilla alternatives for how they differ.

Where can I download Clonezilla safely?

From the official website, clonezilla.org. Aptorise links only to official sources and never hosts installers.