Core Features & Capabilities of AOMEI Cloner

This hard drive clone software offers different cloning methods and advanced settings to meet your needs.

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System Clone - Quick OS Migration

Transfer your OS, files, apps, and boot settings to a new drive via SSD cloning software, no Windows reinstall needed. Keep your current setup intact by copying only essential data.

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Disk Clone - Exact Duplication

Clone entire disks, making it easy to transfer data to new drives, upgrade to SSDs, backup data, or recover from failing hard drives through exact copies.

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Partition Clone - Selective Copy

Effectively back up and transfer selected data partitions, preserving all files, settings, and structures, while maintaining original organization to prevent fragmentation during manual transfers.

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Edit Partitions - Custom Layout

Easily customize the destination partition during cloning by adjusting drive letters, partition types, and sizes, ensuring the target disk aligns with your specific needs afterward.

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SSD Alignment - Peak Performance

Maintain optimal 4k alignment of SSDs during cloning to enhance performance, extend lifespan, and reduce errors, maximizing efficiency throughout the process.

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WinPE Clone - No Booting Clone

Clone disks or partitions in the Windows PE environment without needing the OS to run, ensuring smooth migration and reliable data recovery even if the system fails to start.

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Comprehensive Cloning Tool Tailors to Various Scenarios

Designed for every use case you can imagine. Enjoy fast, safe, and simple cloning from start to finish.

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Accelerate Your OS

Swap HDD for SSD to cut boot and app load times by up to 3×, no reinstall required. System clone enables you to migrate only OS from HDD to SSD or new HDD without data loss, fully bootable and exactly like the original.

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Replace Failing Disks

Detect overheating or clicking drives? It's best to back up your data and replace the drive before it crashes completely. Cloning the old disk to a new one lets you safely and easily transfer your Windows system and files.

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Backup & Recovery

Create a full-drive clone as an instant fallback against hardware failure, accidental deletion, or ransomware for both individuals and businesses.

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Migrate to Smaller Drives

Can you clone a larger hard drive to a smaller SSD? Yes, you can accomplish larger-to-smaller cloning with the drive cloning software as long as used data fits, ideal for compact system builds.

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Multiple Computers Setup

Want to set up multiple new and same computers instead of installing OS and apps one by one manually? IT admin can set up a fully configured system and use disk cloning software to create multiple 1:1 copies and plug them in new computers, saving hours and ensuring consistent setup.

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Testing & Development

Works for program developers and IT professionals to generate identical partitions for software testing or development purposes, allowing them to experiment without affecting your main system.

Major Disk Brands, Types and Interfaces Covered

No compatibility worries! Just plug in any drive and start cloning instantly

  • Disk Brands
  • Disk Types
  • Disk Interfaces
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Samsung

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Intel

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WD

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Toshiba

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SanDisk

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Crucial

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Seagate

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Kingston

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PNY

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ADATA

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Transcend

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Plextor

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Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

Traditional spinning drives that use magnetic platters and a mechanical arm to read/write data.

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Solid-State Drive (SSD)

Drives that uses NAND flash memory instead of moving parts. With faster read/write speeds, more durable and energy-efficient.

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Hybrid Drive (SSHD)

A HDD + SSD combo drive that combines an HDD with a small SSD cache for improved performance.

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SD Card

Compact storage cards of digital cameras, camcorders, phones and gaming consoles.

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USB Drive

One of the most widely used portable storage devices, including USB flash drives, thumb drives and pen drives.

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SATA

One of the most common interfaces for HDDs and SATA SSDs. Supported Versions: SATA I (1.5 Gbps), SATA II (3 Gbps), SATA III (6 Gbps) in desktops, laptops, and some external drives.

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NVMe

One of the most common interfaces for HDDs and SSDs. Supported versions: M.2 NVMe, U.2 NVMe, PCIe NVMe.

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PCIe

For high-performance SSDs and expansion cards. Supported M.2 and U.2 SSDs using the PCIe bus.

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SAS

Common in servers, data centers and high-performance workstations. Supported versions: SAS-1.0, SAS-2.0, SAS-3.0, SAS-4.0.

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USB

For external HDDs and SSDs (USB 2.0, 3.0, 3.1, 3.2, 4.0), USB-C and Thunderbolt.

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U.2

Formerly known as SFF-8639, U.2 works for high-speed SSDs, enabling NVMe and SATA drives to connect seamlessly in enterprise systems.

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How to Use AOMEI Cloner to Clone Disk in 3 Steps

  • Step 1

    Launch AOMEI Cloner. Choose System Clone (you'll also see Disk Clone and Partition Clone).

  • Step 2

    Your system partition is auto-selected as the source. Just select the destination disk and click Next.

  • Step 3

    Review the summary, click Start Clone, then reboot into BIOS/UEFI and set the new disk as your primary boot device.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the differences between backup and clone?
Backups and clones differ in purpose and function. Backups create copies of files to protect against loss, allowing selective restoration, while clones replicate an entire drive, including the operating system and applications, for direct use as a replacement. Backups are typically performed regularly and can save space through incremental changes, whereas cloning is less frequent and creates a 1:1 copy, taking up the same space as the original (see Disk Cloning Tips). In essence, backups focus on data safety and recovery, while cloning is used for full system transfer or migration. Depending on your needs, both methods can be valuable for comprehensive data protection.
Disk clone vs system clone, what’s the difference?
Disk Clone copies the entire disk, including all partitions (system, recovery, data, etc.). While System Clone copies only the system partitions required for OS booting, excluding non-system files. System Clone won’t transfer your personal files stored on D:, E:, F:, or other drives, therefore it usually faster.
How to clone an old hard drive to SSD without reinstalling Windows

When you have a compatible SSD ready, follow the steps:

1. Check OS, fix bad sectors, backup old HDD and connect the SSD with a USB-to-SATA adapter.

2. Choose "Disk Clone" in AOMEI Cloner, select the hard drive as the source disk, and the new SSD as the destination disk and proceed to perform the clone.

3. Boot your computer from the cloned SSD.

What is the best way to clone Windows 11?
Instead of relying on Windows’ built‑in backup and restore feature, use AOMEI Cloner. This professional disk cloning software offers a simple, click‑based process to transfer your entire Windows 11 system, including files, applications, and settings, to a new drive. It creates an exact, bootable copy and streamlines HDD‑to‑SSD upgrades for a quick and safe migration. Get this Windows clone software free download now.
Do Windows 10 and Windows 11 have disk cloning program or tool?
For Windows 10 and 11, unfortunately all available versions do not include a built-in disk cloning program or tool in the OS itself. For disk or overall data cloning, you need to use a third-party software for easier and most importantly safe data clone operation. The most practical method is to choose a popular and reliable disk cloning software like AOMEI Cloner, which has been tested and verified by millions of users worldwide, and offers a user-friendly interface and a wide range of features beyond just cloning.
How to clone Windows HDD to external hard drive
AOMEI Cloner is a dedicated disk cloning software that enables users to efficiently and quickly clone a hard drive to an external hard drive on Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11. It supports hard drives from all brands, as well as various SSD types, including SATA, M.2, NVMe, and USB drives, among others.
How do you securely clone without data loss?
Secure cloning ensures that all data is accurately copied from the source drive to the target drive without corruption or loss. Reliable disk imaging software like AOMEI Cloner can make it. To be on the safe side, always back up important files or data in advance. The cloning process may fail due to power outages or other conflicts.

See What Our Users Say About Us

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Hannah Davis
New York, USA

I used this software to clone my system to a new Samsung SSD, and it worked flawlessly. The process was simple, and it helped me migrate my OS easily. My new drive is now the primary boot drive, providing faster boot times and smoother performance. Highly recommend it for SSD upgrades!

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Jacob S. Reynolds
Cleveland, USA

Migrating my OS to an SSD has never been easier! This cloning software handled everything automatically, from creating the clone to optimizing my SSD. My PC is running faster than ever. If you’re planning to move your OS to a new drive, I highly recommend AOMEI Cloner.

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Brandon Carter
Manchester, UK

I’ve tried various cloning tools, but AOMEI Cloner excelled at partition cloning. I needed to clone a data partition from my WD hard drive without affecting the rest of my system, and this software made it easy. It recognized my WD drive perfectly, unlike others. It’s the best solution for partition cloning!

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Matthew Johnson
Chicago, USA

As an IT manager, I face challenges unifying systems across different brands and disk types. This automatic cloning software has been a lifesaver. Its bootable system clone feature made it easy to copy the OS and custom settings across machines. The batch cloning process is efficient, saving significant time during deployment.

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Lukas Becker
Hamburg, Germany

I was a bit hesitant at first, but the partition cloning feature really impressed me. I needed to move data to a larger partition without losing anything, and this software made it happen smoothly. It didn’t take long at all, and my files were all intact. My only complaint is the interface and text could be a bit bigger, but overall it’s a solid tool.

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Jessica Brooks
Nashville, USA

As a designer, I use large design programs like Adobe Creative Suite and AutoCAD, which require significant setup time and drive space. I needed a reliable way to clone my bootable system without losing software or settings, and this automatic cloning software excelled. It’s like a game-changer, seamlessly coping everything, from my OS to all design applications.

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