Backup4all 8.9 released, with faster mirror backups


We’ve released a new minor version for Backup4all, 8.9. This update includes a drastically improved mirror backup, new backup plugins, several fixes and updates. Here’s what’s changed in the latest version:

  • Added: Adaptive mirror buffer depending on file size (up to 3x speed improvement)
  • Added: Backup plugin for PhotoScape
  • Added: Backup plugin for FireAlpaca
  • Added: Backup plugin for MediBang Paint Pro
  • Added: Backup plugin for SketchBook
  • Added: Backup plugin for Affinity Photo
  • Added: Backup plugin for Lumion
  • Added: Backup plugin for Krita
  • Added: Backup plugin for Blender
  • Added: Backup plugin for MakeHuman
  • Added: Backup plugin for PrivaZer
  • Updated: Major speed improvements for mirror backups to network
  • Updated: German language corrections
  • Updated: Additional logging for backups to Azure
  • Fixed: Export history did not work for “Today”
  • Fixed: Setting Box as backup destination was asking for login every time

As you can see, the list of backup plugins is constantly updated – the good news is that these plugins are automatically available in Backup4all->Tools->Manage Plugins as long as you keep Backup4all up-to-date. That’s why we always recommend downloading and installing the new version. Notice to previous versions users (Backup4all 2.x, 3.x, 4.x, 5.x, 6.x, 7.x): Backup4all 8.9 will be installed separately and allows you to import the backup jobs from the previous version (once imported, they cannot be used in the previous version). To upgrade visit this page: Upgrade Backup4all

This version update is free for all users that have an existing valid license of Backup4all 8.x.

However, this version is not free for users of previous versions of Backup4all (1.x – 7.x). If you own a previous version and want to test Backup4all 8.8, you can install a 30 day free trial here: Download Backup4all 8.9.