{"id":8108,"date":"2024-12-24T09:14:49","date_gmt":"2024-12-24T03:44:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conceptworld.com\/blog\/?p=8108"},"modified":"2026-05-25T15:02:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T09:32:12","slug":"sync-files-between-source-and-destination-folders-using-robocopy-alternative-replacement-tool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conceptworld.com\/blog\/index.php\/sync-files-between-source-and-destination-folders-using-robocopy-alternative-replacement-tool\/","title":{"rendered":"Sync Files Between Source and Destination Folders using Robocopy alternative replacement tool"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>File synchronization is essential for maintaining data consistency, creating backups, and ensuring updated files are available across different locations. Two tools, <strong><strong>Copywhiz<\/strong><\/strong> and <strong>Robocopy<\/strong>, can be used for this purpose. Robocopy is a command-line tool included with Windows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this blog, we&#8217;ll explore how to sync files with each tool through detailed step-by-step guides<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s take a look on how to use Copywhiz: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Copywhiz?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conceptworld.com\/Copywhiz\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.conceptworld.com\/Copywhiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Copywhiz<\/a> enhances your file-copy experience by letting you to have more flexibility &amp; control over the file copying and backup process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is how <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conceptworld.com\/Copywhiz\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.conceptworld.com\/Copywhiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Copywhiz<\/a> makes file copying a breeze: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Copy only new or modified files<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easily pick files by name, extension, folder etc from bunch of folders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automatically organize files based on file attributes and metadata<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Copy files to multiple folders\/computers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Copy files from multiple folders and paste them at once<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sync files between source and destination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pick files from multiple folders and compress in single .zip file<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Schedule file backups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verify copied files for data integrity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Retain security attributes of files &amp; folders (ownership\/user access)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.conceptworld.com\/Copywhiz\/Features\" target=\"_blank\">Several more hidden nuggets<\/a>&nbsp;designed to make your file-copy task easier.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a short video for your reference: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Windows: Sync files between source and destination folders in Windows using Copywhiz\" width=\"660\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9B3k_1_Wqvk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transcription: <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1. After you select your files in Copywhiz, go to the destination folder and Choose \u2018Copywhiz -&gt; Paste Advanced\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. The Copywhiz main window will open. Choose the Advanced Settings Tab from there.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"715\" height=\"555\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conceptworld.com\/blog\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Main-Window.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conceptworld.com\/blog\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Main-Window.png 715w, https:\/\/www.conceptworld.com\/blog\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Main-Window-300x233.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 715px) 100vw, 715px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>3. Go to the General Tab and choose the option &#8216;Automatically identify &amp; paste only new or modified files&#8217;. After that, select the option &#8216;Delete files from destination if deleted from source&#8217;.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"458\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conceptworld.com\/blog\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Settings_Sync_Delete_From_Destination-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conceptworld.com\/blog\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Settings_Sync_Delete_From_Destination-1.png 458w, https:\/\/www.conceptworld.com\/blog\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Settings_Sync_Delete_From_Destination-1-247x300.png 247w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 100vw, 458px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>4. Click on OK and proceed with \u2018Paste Now\u2019 option. The files will be pasted and the folders will be set to sync.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Save the project to run it again in the future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The next time you make any changes in the source folder, run the saved project file. The folders will sync and the changes will be reflected in the destination folder as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We will take a look at how to use Robocopy to sync files between source and destination folder. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step-by-Step Guide to Using Robocopy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Open Command Prompt or PowerShell<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <code>Win + S<\/code>, type &#8220;cmd&#8221; or &#8220;PowerShell,&#8221; and press Enter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Basic Sync Command<\/strong><br>Run the following command to synchronize a source folder with a destination folder:cmdCopy code<code>Robocopy \"C:\\SourceFolder\" \"D:\\DestinationFolder\" \/MIR<\/code>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><code>\/MIR<\/code>: Mirrors the source to the destination (adds, updates, and deletes files as needed).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Exclude Files or Folders<\/strong><br>To exclude specific files or folders:cmdCopy code<code>Robocopy \"C:\\SourceFolder\" \"D:\\DestinationFolder\" \/MIR \/XF \"file.txt\" \/XD \"Temp\"<\/code>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><code>\/XF<\/code>: Excludes files by name or extension.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><code>\/XD<\/code>: Excludes folders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Log File Generation<\/strong><br>Create a log file to record synchronization details:cmdCopy code<code>Robocopy \"C:\\SourceFolder\" \"D:\\DestinationFolder\" \/MIR \/LOG:\"C:\\LogFile.txt\"<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Automate with Task Scheduler<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create a <code>.bat<\/code> file with the Robocopy command.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open Task Scheduler (<code>Win + S<\/code>, search &#8220;Task Scheduler&#8221;).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Schedule the <code>.bat<\/code> file to run at desired intervals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Copywhiz provides simplicity and convenience for everyday tasks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.conceptworld.com\/Copywhiz\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more about<\/a>&nbsp;Copywhiz. Download the free trial&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conceptworld.com\/Copywhiz\/Download\">from here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For short tutorial videos,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conceptworld.com\/Copywhiz\/Videos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check out this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Subscribe to our&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCULI5s6KJn-0iDIeqJRUWQA\/featured?view_as=subscriber\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube channel<\/a>&nbsp;for interesting videos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conceptworld.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">other cool products<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have a good day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks :)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>File synchronization is essential for maintaining data consistency, creating backups, and ensuring updated files are available across different locations. Two tools, Copywhiz and Robocopy, can be used for this purpose. Robocopy is a command-line tool included with Windows. 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