Copying our files to a computer after a shooting session is mandatory step. But there is more than Windows file transfer utility. TeraCopy not only copies your files but it makes sure that your precious data arrives at destination safely.
This freemium software is designed as an alternative to the native Windows Explorer solution. Data integrity is the key feature of TeraCopy. As the developer explains, it “can verify files after they have been copied to ensure that they are identical. This is done by comparing hashes of source and target files.
TeraCopy is available on Windows computer (Vista and later version). The supported algorithms are: CRC32, MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-512, Panama, Tiger, RipeMD, Whirlpool, and xxHash.
The first step is to download the small software here. Following the initial setup, the administrator can decide to use TeraCopy or stick to Windows Explore to transfer files.
The user must check the “Verify” box to activate the verification process.
After a transfer, TeraCopy will make sure that all the data has been copied to the destination without any error. This software is not necessarily faster than Windows but it adds a layer of protection and safety which is invaluable for photographers who constantly deal with critical file transfer.