MiniTool®
ShadowMaker Pro 5.0

Reliable data protection and disaster recovery solution for Windows 11/10/8/7. Complete, easy and safe to use.

MiniTool ShadowMaker Keeps Your Data Safe

MiniTool ShadowMaker Pro brings easy file backup, system backup and disk/partition backup to Windows users. It comes with clear interface and works fast. In addition, this data backup software offers full, differential, incremental and scheduled backups that really make it easy to customize your backup plan.

Essential Backup Features

MiniTool ShadowMaker offers flexible backup and recovery options for different data protection needs. Create WinPE bootable media to restore your system even when Windows fails to boot.

File/Folder Sync

File/Folder Sync

Synchronize files and folders to local or external storage locations, Google Drive, or OneDrive to keep your files available across different locations.

File/Folder Backup

File/Folder Backup

Pick whole folders or handpick specific files inside them—even if they’re currently open. You’re in total control of what gets backed up.

System Backup

System Backup

Create a complete Windows system image that captures the components needed for recovery, so you can restore your operating system without setting everything up again.

Disk/Partition Backup

Disk/Partition Backup

Image an entire disk or selected partitions in one task, preserving their data and structure for recovery when storage problems or other failures occur.

Disk Clone

Disk Clone

Copy a source disk to another drive for storage upgrades or disk migration, making it easier to move your existing data to replace hardware.

Restore System & Data from Any Scenario

From accidental data loss to major disasters, MiniTool ShadowMaker helps you restore critical files and your system with reliable backups.

Human Error

Human Error

Accidental file deletion or incorrect operations can lead to data loss. MiniTool ShadowMaker helps recover lost files or restore your system from previously created backups.

Hard Drive Failure

Hard Drive Failure

When a hard drive or SSD fails, MiniTool ShadowMaker helps restore backed-up data to a working drive and get your system back up and running.

Ransomware Attacks

Ransomware Attacks

If ransomware encrypts your files, restore clean file backups or a system image created with MiniTool ShadowMaker before the attack.

Critical System Failure

Critical System Failure

When an operating system wasn’t found, use MiniTool ShadowMaker’s bootable media to restore your system from a previously created backup.

Physical Disasters

Physical Disasters

Fire or flooding can destroy computers and local data. With backups stored on separate devices or in the cloud, MiniTool ShadowMaker helps you recover your data after a disaster.

What Else?

Customize Backup Schedule

Customize Backup Schedule

Set up automatic backups. For instance, set up the software to back up daily, weekly, monthly or when a user signs in or signs out the operating system.

Change Backup Scheme

Change Backup Scheme

When backup scheme is enabled, MiniTool ShadowMaker will perform full / incremental / differential backup tasks as well as manage disk space by deleting the old backup image file versions.

Change Data Encryption Method

Change Data Encryption Method

MiniTool ShadowMaker not only provides password protection to your image files but also offers two data encryption methods to safeguard the image backup files.

Universal Restore

Universal Restore

If you are restoring Windows system image to a computer with dissimilar processor, motherboard, or chipset, Universal Restore guarantees successful boot.

Compare MiniTool ShadowMaker Editions

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  • Free
  • ProMonthly SubscriptionLicense is valid for one-month usage starting from the purchase date. This subscription will be automatically renewed unless licensee unsubscribes before the next term.
  • ProAnnual SubscriptionLicense is valid for one-year usage starting from the purchase date. This subscription will be automatically renewed unless licensee unsubscribes before the next term.
  • Pro UltimatePerpetual LicenseLicense is valid for lifetime usage starting from the purchase date.
  • Free
  • US$ 12.99/month

    Normally $20.00

  • US$ 3.00/month

    Normally $10.00

  • US$ 79.00

    Normally $158.00

  • License type
  • 1 license for 1 PC
  • 1 license for 2 PCs
  • 1 license for 3 PCs
  • Support Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11
  • File backup & restore
  • System backup & restore
  • Partition backup & restore
  • Disk backup & restore
  • Local sync file & locate
  • Cloud sync file & locate
  • Clone system disk
  • Clone non-system disk
  • Clone dynamic disk (simple volume)
  • Full/differential backup scheme
  • Support Universal Restore
  • Back up in WinPE
  • Restore in WinPE
  • Local sync in WinPE
  • Clone in WinPE
  • Manage backups in WinPE
  • Manage local sync in WinPE
To run MiniTool ShadowMaker on Windows Server environment, choose Business Editions.

Tech Specification

Hardware Requirements

Processor Pentium 1 GHz, 1GB RAM for 32-bit OS, 2GB RAM for 64-bit OS, 1.5 GB free disk space

Supported Operating Systems

Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11 all editions

Supported File Systems

ReFS, exFAT, FAT16, FAT32, NTFS, Ext2/3/4

Supported Storage Media

HDD, SSD, USB External Disks, Hardware RAID, Network Attached Storage (NAS), Home File Server

Editors' Review

I’m always happy when a program makes backup quick and easy. ShadowMaker is a super-competent, nicely rendered imaging program. Have at it, and take a look at the pro version when it appears.
We found this a comprehensive, advanced tool and there were no settings or features that seemed difficult to work out. The process was simple and straight forward which would please those who are more on the novice side…
MiniTool ShadowMaker is a capable backup tool with a lot of features and functionality. Check it out if you're interested in this kind of app.

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