Download FreeFileSync 8.7

Version 8.7 of FreeFileSync has been released. FreeFileSync is an open source program that can back up or synchronize content from two different locations. It’s available for Windows, Linux, and macOS, doesn’t rely on things like Java or a .Net Framework, and it’s lightweight to use. The Windows installer contains separate 32bit and 64bit versions, and also offers the possibility to install a portable version. Since version 8.5, the following changes and improvements have been made:

Changes in FreeFileSync 8.7

• New auto-updater feature for FreeFileSync Donation Edition
• Download zip archive or portable FreeFileSync Donation Edition
• New command line options to define parameters for silent installation
• Support offline activation for portable Donation Edition
• Use automatic keyboard-interactive SFTP authentication as fallback
• Check for available SFTP authentication methods before login
• Support cloud sync or portable edition installation files
• Access donation transaction details from about dialog
• Use width from flexible grid column when showing/hiding extra columns
• Show item short names in middle column tooltip
• Enhanced file category descriptions with modification times
• Don’t warn about missing recycle bin when only moving or updating attributes
• Fixed crash when switching to main dialog during batch sync

Changes in FreeFileSync 8.6

• Added SFTP support for OS X
• Support SFTP authentication via public/private key
• Remember configuration history scroll position
• SFTP folder picker supports browsing hidden folders
• Fixed failure to copy files with corrupted ADS
• Signed application installer (OS X)
• Increase config history default size to 100 items
• Auto-close FreeFileSync processes before uninstallation
• Simplified SFTP configuration syntax
• Fixed update check sending incomplete keep-alive header
• Detailed error reporting after failed web access
• Suggest folder path macro substitutions also at inner positions
• Transfer folder creation times (OS X)