Backup your files before it's too late

BlinkDisk is a desktop application that lets you effortlessly create backup copies of all your important files .

Screenshot of the BlinkDisk desktop app
Why it matters

Your files are at risk

You might think your files are safe, but that safety is often just an illusion. Most people only keep one copy of their data, and one copy is never enough.

01 Human Errors

A wrong click and everything's gone

Delete the wrong folder, overwrite a file, "clean up" something important. It happens. A few clicks can erase months of progress or irreplaceable memories.

Are you sure you want to permanently delete this folder?

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Delete
02 Hardware Failures

Every hard drive dies and yours will too

It's not about if, but when. One day it just doesn't spin up, or your SSD quietly corrupts files without warning. All those photos, projects, and memories… gone in an instant.

Failed to start device

Error: DISK_IS_CORRUPTED

03 Cyber Attacks

Hackers don't care about your files

One careless click, and ransomware locks you out of everything you care about. Your documents, your photos, your digital life held hostage.

Your files have been encrypted!

Send us $1,000 in bitcoin to recover your files.

Cloud sync isn't a backup

Services like iCloud, OneDrive, or Google Drive might feel safe, but they're not real backups. They only keep the latest version of each file. Delete or overwrite something, and it's gone there too.

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The Solution

Get protected in
a few minutes

BlinkDisk gives your files the protection they deserve. It automatically creates secure, encrypted backups. So no matter what happens, your files are always safe.

01

Choose folders to protect

Pick all folders you want to protect. We take care of everything else, with no complex setup.

02

Create your first backup

Once set up, BlinkDisk starts to backup your files in the background. You'll always have secure copies.

03

Restore any file, anytime

When something goes wrong, simply open BlinkDisk and restore any file in seconds.

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Family Photos 2005–2024

18,450 Files ⸱ 96.3 GB

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Grandma’s Recipes

136 Files ⸱ 0.4 GB

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Work Projects

3,270 Files ⸱ 42.7 GB

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University Thesis

73 Files ⸱ 0.8 GB

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Wedding Videos

24 Files ⸱ 18.4 GB

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Baby Picture

8,620 Files ⸱ 38.5 GB

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Tax Documents

512 Files ⸱ 0.9 GB

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Freelance Client Files

2,240 Files ⸱ 26.9 GB

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House Renovation Plans

480 Files ⸱ 5.7 GB

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Vacation in Japan 2019

1,240 Files ⸱ 8.2 GB

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Contracts

230 Files ⸱ 1.4 GB

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Music Production Stuff

615 Files ⸱ 14.3 GB

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Startup Pitch Decks

89 Files ⸱ 0.6 GB

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Insurance Papers

320 Files ⸱ 1.1 GB

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Personal Journal

102 Files ⸱ 0.2 GB

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Old Phone Backups

18,350 Files ⸱ 64.2 GB

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Art Portfolio

940 Files ⸱ 6.3 GB

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VHS Transfers

58 Files ⸱ 22.1 GB

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Secret Files

780 Files ⸱ 12.8 GB

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Pet Photos

2,100 Files ⸱ 7.9 GB

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Family Photos 2005–2024

18,450 Files ⸱ 96.3 GB

📁

Grandma’s Recipes

136 Files ⸱ 0.4 GB

📁

Work Projects

3,270 Files ⸱ 42.7 GB

📁

University Thesis

73 Files ⸱ 0.8 GB

📁

Wedding Videos

24 Files ⸱ 18.4 GB

📁

Baby Picture

8,620 Files ⸱ 38.5 GB

📁

Tax Documents

512 Files ⸱ 0.9 GB

📁

Freelance Client Files

2,240 Files ⸱ 26.9 GB

📁

House Renovation Plans

480 Files ⸱ 5.7 GB

📁

Vacation in Japan 2019

1,240 Files ⸱ 8.2 GB

📁

Contracts

230 Files ⸱ 1.4 GB

📁

Music Production Stuff

615 Files ⸱ 14.3 GB

📁

Startup Pitch Decks

89 Files ⸱ 0.6 GB

📁

Insurance Papers

320 Files ⸱ 1.1 GB

📁

Personal Journal

102 Files ⸱ 0.2 GB

📁

Old Phone Backups

18,350 Files ⸱ 64.2 GB

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Art Portfolio

940 Files ⸱ 6.3 GB

📁

VHS Transfers

58 Files ⸱ 22.1 GB

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Secret Files

780 Files ⸱ 12.8 GB

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Pet Photos

2,100 Files ⸱ 7.9 GB

5 out of 5 stars

"A few months ago, my hard drive suddenly died. Years of work, photos, and memories were gone in an instant. If I had set up BlinkDisk before, it would've taken five minutes to protect everything."

Simon K.

Simon K.

BlinkDisk User

Intuitive Design

Built for everyone

BlinkDisk is designed for everyone, no technical knowledge required. Just install, choose what to protect, and your first backup starts in minutes.

End-to-End Encryption

Military-grade security

Your files are encrypted with your encryption password before they ever leave your device, ensuring only you can access them. Not even BlinkDisk can see your data.

todo-list.txt

Decrypted


To-Do: - Download the BlinkDisk app - Select my important files - Run the first backupTo-Do: - Download the BlinkDisk app - Select my important files - Run the first backup

File Deduplication

Efficient by design

BlinkDisk automatically detects and stores identical files only once. This saves valuable space, reduces upload times, and makes every backup feel effortlessly fast.

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Family Photos 2005–2024
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Grandma’s Recipes
💼
Work Projects
🎓
University Thesis
💍
Wedding Videos
👶
Baby Picture
🧾
Tax Documents
🧑‍💻
Freelance Client Files
🏡
House Renovation Plans
🗾
Vacation in Japan 2019
📸
Family Photos 2005–2024
🥧
Grandma’s Recipes
💼
Work Projects
🎓
University Thesis
💍
Wedding Videos
👶
Baby Picture
🧾
Tax Documents
🧑‍💻
Freelance Client Files
🏡
House Renovation Plans
🗾
Vacation in Japan 2019
⚖️
Contracts
🎧
Music Production Stuff
🚀
Startup Pitch Decks
🏥
Insurance Papers
✍️
Personal Journal
📱
Old Phone Backups
🎨
Art Portfolio
📼
VHS Transfers
🔒
Secret Files
🐱
Pet Photos
⚖️
Contracts
🎧
Music Production Stuff
🚀
Startup Pitch Decks
🏥
Insurance Papers
✍️
Personal Journal
📱
Old Phone Backups
🎨
Art Portfolio
📼
VHS Transfers
🔒
Secret Files
🐱
Pet Photos
📦

Backup

8,472 Files

Cross-Platform

Backup from any device

BlinkDisk runs on all major operating systems, including Windows, macOS and Linux.

v1.7.0

Windows

Windows 11 and Windows 10 with 64-bit supported.

Architecture x64 · ARM64
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v1.7.0

macOS

Big Sur and all newer versions of macOS are supported.

Architecture Intel · Apple Silicon
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v1.7.0

Linux

AppImage, deb, and rpm for x86_64, arm64 and armv7l.

Architecture x86_64 · amd64 · ARM
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Storage Backends

Ready for any storage

BlinkDisk allows you to store your backups on nearly any storage you want.

Your Computer

Your Computer

External Drives

External Drives

USB Sticks

USB Sticks

Network Attached Storage

Network Attached Storage

Your Computer

Your Computer

External Drives

External Drives

USB Sticks

USB Sticks

Network Attached Storage

Network Attached Storage

CloudBlink

CloudBlink

AWS S3

AWS S3

Google Cloud

Google Cloud

Azure Blob

Azure Blob

CloudBlink

CloudBlink

AWS S3

AWS S3

Google Cloud

Google Cloud

Azure Blob

Azure Blob

S3 Compatible

S3 Compatible

SFTP

SFTP

WebDAV

WebDAV

Rclone Remote

Rclone Remote

S3 Compatible

S3 Compatible

SFTP

SFTP

WebDAV

WebDAV

Rclone Remote

Rclone Remote

+ 70 more via RClone

Proudly Open Source

Made in the open, by the community

BlinkDisk is open source. That just means anyone can see exactly how it works, suggest changes, and help make it better.

Nothing to hide

01

Every line of code we write is out there for anyone to see. No mystery, no hidden tricks, no funny business. You can check exactly what's running on your computer.

Built together

02

BlinkDisk grows because real people use it, share ideas, and lend a hand. Anyone can suggest a feature, report a problem, or help us shape what comes next.

Yours forever

03

No surprise paywalls, no locked features, no rug-pulls down the road. The app is free to use and the source is public, so it can never just disappear.

Questions & Answers

Still have questions? Here are answers to some frequently asked questions.

Do I need to be tech-savvy to use BlinkDisk?

Not at all! BlinkDisk was built for everyone. Just install it, pick what you want to protect, and it quietly takes care of the rest.

Where do my backups actually go?

That's completely up to you. You can use CloudBlink for a hassle-free setup, or connect your own storage like an external drive, NAS, or S3 bucket.

Can anyone see the files I'm backing up?

Nope. Your files are encrypted right on your device before they're uploaded. Only you have the key, not even we can access them.

How's this different from OneDrive or iCloud?

Those services sync your files. If you delete or overwrite something, it's gone there too. BlinkDisk creates real backups, so you can restore older versions anytime.

What if my computer crashes or gets stolen?

No worries. Just install BlinkDisk on a new device, connect your storage, and everything comes back. Your backups stay safe and encrypted no matter what happens.

Still curious?

Reach us at hi@blinkdisk.com

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BlinkDisk is a desktop application that lets you effortlessly create backup copies of all your important files.