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BackupLoupe
BackupLoupe
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BackupLoupe free download for Mac

BackupLoupe

Analyze, browse, and restore Time Machine backups.

4.4
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$21.00
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BackupLoupe overview

BackupLoupe is your Swiss Army Knife for Time Machine. See which files have been backed up and which ones take up the most space. Quickly locate files and restore them via drag-and-drop. Never run out of space, because BackupLoupe will predict when your backup drive is likely to fill up.

Features:
  • Quickly identify the items which take up the most space
  • History: Show how many versions of an item are available and when they were saved; quick navigation between versions
  • Integration with other applications via system services: click on an item in Finder to find all its revisions
  • Drag-and-drop restore items to any location
  • Finder / Path Finder integration (Reveal, Info)
  • QuickLook support
  • Provides extensive statistics about backups
  • Instant identification of file type while browsing
  • Open files directly without restoring them first
  • Browse backups while the backup device is not connected
  • Exclude items from future backups on the fly (without opening TM preferences)
  • Handles multiple Time Machine disks

What’s new in version 3.12.2

Updated on Jan 29 2024

Fixed
  • Graphics glitch in snapshot list
  • Case where snapshots could no longer be selected (Thanks, Ulrich!)
Improved
  • Dialog "Failed to mount some snapshots on APFS volume NAME" may now be silenced for NAME until BackupLoupe is restarted (Thanks, Norisato!)
View older BackupLoupe updates

Information

License

Shareware

Size

6.2 MB

Downloads

61261

App requirements

  • Intel 64
  • Apple Silicon
  • macOS 10.13 or later
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BackupLoupe qualities

Value
5.0
Ease of use
4.0
Features
5.0
Reliability
4.0
Customer support
5.0

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DataCollector
DataCollector
Nov 24 2023
3.11
0.0
Nov 24 2023
0.0
Version: 3.11
I should have licence BackupLoupe years earlier. It helps me a lot to catalogue the Time Machine saves in different external hard drives and NAS folders. It is an easy way to find the right backup drive to recover a certain file without having it attached. And BackupLoupe is really helpful to understand why an increment is so huge.
weihnachtsmann-1
weihnachtsmann-1
Aug 22 2023
3.9
0.0
Aug 22 2023
0.0
Version: 3.9
BackupLoupe, it really whips the Lama's ass. What apple failed to implement (restore data from an external media constantly attached to the device) BackupLoupe compensated well.
olov
olov
Nov 20 2020
3.1
5.0
Nov 20 2020
5.0
Version: 3.1
The files from an MacBook Air were lost due to liquid came onto the keyboard and ran into the interior of the computer and ”killed” it. The files on the SSD were back'd-up on Time Machine. My problem was the file ending change from .sparsebundle on High Sierra to .backupbundle on Catalina (OS for the MacBook Air). On my desktop Mac on High Sierra I could not access the backup from Catalina. Thanks to your BackupLoupe tool I have been able to recover them.
Warmfuzzygecko
Warmfuzzygecko
Apr 21 2020
2.16.2
5.0
Apr 21 2020
5.0
Version: 2.16.2
BackupLoupe has been indispensable for tracking what Time Machine has been backing up. It has shown why my Time Machine backup drive has been filling quickly.
marc-130
marc-130
Dec 20 2019
2.16.2
0.0
Dec 20 2019
0.0
Version: 2.16.2
Installed the trial. Three levels on the trial does not seem sufficient to evaluate the product. But anyway Time Machine would not backup thereafter, so uninstalled.
ISKOTB
ISKOTB
Jul 2 2019
2.15
5.0
Jul 2 2019
5.0
Version: 2.15
I recently switched Macbooks and I couldn't get all my data back from TM to the new laptop so I contacted Apple support and they said what I got is what it is there is nothing else that the tech can do. luckily I ran across BL and I loved how I could view my TM backups real "easy", select which data I want to restore back and off course nothing is easy these days, I had some issues and Robby handed it all for just $15!!!!
Thank You!!!!
YHC
YHC
Jul 2 2018
2.13.6
0.5
Jul 2 2018
0.5
Version: 2.13.6
I really HATE this developer's Attitude. Recently, I found the following: After Time Machine Backup was completed, my external hard drive was still running (the indicator light on my external hard drive was shining as well), and I cannot unmount my external hard drive. Finally, I found this app are working in the background WITHOUT LAUNCHING IT, so I told the developer that hope he can tell users about this when they are trying to unmount their hard drive, The following is his reply; you guys can judge it by yourself. --- By default BackupLoupe scans only with the GUI open. If desired the user can configure BackupLoupe to scan in the background without user intervention. It is the user's responsibility to remember which software he/she installs. --- It is the user's responsibility to remember which software he/she installs. It is the user's responsibility to remember which software he/she installs. It is the user's responsibility to remember which software he/she installs. --- I really HATE this developer's Attitude. Please judge it by yourself.
Mecanique
Mecanique
Nov 21 2017
2.13.1
5.0
Nov 21 2017
5.0
Version: 2.13.1
Had problems indexing at first. Got an immediate response from the developer and followup. Now works well.
nevneale
nevneale
May 20 2017
2.9.4
5.0
May 20 2017
5.0
Version: 2.9.4
Excellent product - Easy to use and extremely useful - well worth the money.
Conflict
Conflict
May 1 2016
2.9.2
5.0
May 1 2016
5.0
Version: 2.9.2
Just bought this app after looking at a competitor product, that was 3 times the cost and in the process discovered that they charged 2/3 of the purchase cost for an upgrade. When I received my purchase email, I was pleasantly surprised. I am glad to be able to support this app and any further development :)
Cortig
Cortig
Apr 25 2016
2.9.2
5.0
Apr 25 2016
5.0
Version: 2.9.2
Very convenient tool! After indexing the backups, it made monitoring what was taking place in the background a breeze.
MichaelHaeusler
MichaelHaeusler
Nov 1 2015
2.8.3
4.0
Nov 1 2015
4.0
Version: 2.8.3
El Capitan 10.11.1: when indexing all your Time Machine backups at the beginning, the app tends to crash often. When finished, it seems stable. (The documentation could be better: e.g. some indexed TM backup states are in italics, and I couldn't find out, why that is the case.) All in all, it works, whereas restoring apps isn't too intuitive, but it's still great.
xvi
xvi
Apr 16 2015
2.7
0.0
Apr 16 2015
0.0
Version: 2.7
Great support! BackupLoupe 2.7 crashed on my Mac. Albeit an unsupported configuration, in less than 24 hours I received a 2.7.1DP2 preview that corrected this issue and worked flawlessly. Few customer supports react as fast as they did.
Tomq
Tomq
Dec 23 2014
2.6
5.0
Dec 23 2014
5.0
Version: 2.6
Excellent. I use BackupLoupe mainly to search for files that Time Machine backed up that take up too much space and that I do not need backed up. This helps prevent my backup drive from filling up too quickly unnecessarily. Program well maintained with updates. Have used it for many years. Great!
june8
june8
May 26 2013
2.3.5
5.0
May 26 2013
5.0
Version: 2.3.5
I use this utility since approx. 3 years. It was always very helpful for me. My decision not changed: Much better that its high priced competitor. Developer is very sensitive and helpful.
Z80AL
Z80AL
Apr 19 2013
2.3.4
4.0
Apr 19 2013
4.0
Version: 2.3.4
Just wanted to comment on the speed of support provided ..... After successfully indexing a gigantic backup (>200 snapshots), I attempted a further index of the additional snapshots added in the interim (since the indexing had taken some hours). This additional indexing crashed, and I emailed the developer with the details. Not only did he reply within 25 minutes(!), but he sent me a link to a newer version (2.3.5), which he's apparently releasing shortly. I've found 2.3.5 to be stable thus far (I'm using it on both Snow Leopard and Mountain Lion), and there's no denying the good value in this app for just $5. Once the indexing is done, then the speed of Backup Loupe is excellent, and it's very easy to find when a particular item was backed up. Overall, a very handy utility.
Frankof
Frankof
Jan 26 2013
2.3.1
3.0
Jan 26 2013
3.0
Version: 2.3.1
New version immediately crashes when it starts to index local backups. Sometimes, rarely, it does not crash at that point, but indexes all backups properly (and shows their sizes afterwards). Then, when you click on one indexed backup to see what has been backed up, it shows that, and then is stuck. When you click on another backup, it does not change to that backup, but doesn't do anything for some time and then crashes. Used to be a good and useful program, though...
Fabro
Fabro
Oct 10 2012
2.2
4.5
Oct 10 2012
4.5
Version: 2.2
Useful app with a nice UI.
MisterE
MisterE
Jun 24 2012
2.2
4.5
Jun 24 2012
4.5
Version: 2.2
A top notch utility that I could not live without! It's a must have for anyone who manages more than a single TM backup for someone who only emails and browses the web on their computer. If you're a power user or working with multiple TM disks or perhaps disk image backups of TM disks (I do this before clean installs) BackupLoupe is the only way to go! Can't beat the price and it's maintained regularly. Interface was a little counterintuitive for me at first but then I read the help file, RTFM!, and I got it now. I discovered a lot of new features when I finally read the help file too. I wish it was possible to surgically remove something I backed-up by mistake but I know the purpose of this utility is to not write to the TM disk in any way so I know that's not going to happen. Given the choice of guaranteed data integrity by leaving it alone vs. being blamed every time someone corrupts their TM backup for whatever reason, I would always choose the former. So, if you're even on the fence trust me, a 15+ year Mac user, and just get it already. I'm not affiliated with soma-zone in any way. I just know a killer app when I see one and I knew this one was killer the first time I used it!
Frankof
Frankof
Feb 20 2012
2.2
3.0
Feb 20 2012
3.0
Version: 2.2
I've used BackupLoupe for quite some time, and generally like it. However, I noted that twice after using BackupLoupe, the "verification" process of TimeMachine killed my backup. The first time I could repair the affected sparsebundle, the second time the bundle was too corrupt to be repaired. It MAY be a coincidence, but in both cases the failed verification happened exactly with the first backup after using BackupLoupe. As far as I understand, BackupLoupe does not modify the backups itself, so the problem might be a scheduled TimeMachine running at the same time as BackupLoupe indexing. Or BackupLoupe doesn't mount or unmount the backups properly. Whatever the reason, I am now reluctant to use or recommend BackupLoupe.
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5.0
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Drdul
Mar 28 2022
3.5.4
5.0
Mar 28 2022
5.0
Version: 3.5.4
olov
olov
Nov 20 2020
5.0
Nov 20 2020
5.0
Version: null
Warmfuzzygecko
Warmfuzzygecko
Apr 21 2020
5.0
Apr 21 2020
5.0
Version: null
ISKOTB
ISKOTB
Jul 2 2019
5.0
Jul 2 2019
5.0
Version: null
YHC
YHC
Jul 2 2018
0.5
Jul 2 2018
0.5
Version: null
sligg1
sligg1
May 7 2018
2.5
May 7 2018
2.5
Version: null
Mecanique
Mecanique
Nov 21 2017
5.0
Nov 21 2017
5.0
Version: null
pappasadmin
pappasadmin
Jul 20 2017
3.0
Jul 20 2017
3.0
Version: null
nevneale
nevneale
May 20 2017
5.0
May 20 2017
5.0
Version: null
Dan-D
Dan-D
Jan 13 2017
5.0
Jan 13 2017
5.0
Version: null
Conflict
Conflict
May 1 2016
5.0
May 1 2016
5.0
Version: null
Cortig
Cortig
Apr 25 2016
5.0
Apr 25 2016
5.0
Version: null
Fabro
Fabro
Jan 22 2016
4.5
Jan 22 2016
4.5
Version: null
MichaelHaeusler
MichaelHaeusler
Nov 1 2015
4.0
Nov 1 2015
4.0
Version: null
Widber
Widber
Jan 27 2015
5.0
Jan 27 2015
5.0
Version: null
Tomq
Tomq
Dec 23 2014
5.0
Dec 23 2014
5.0
Version: null
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Pacmanen
Jun 2 2014
5.0
Jun 2 2014
5.0
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Jelswort
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4.0
Mar 10 2014
4.0
Version: null
Zukan
Zukan
Jan 3 2014
5.0
Jan 3 2014
5.0
Version: null
a-m-k
a-m-k
Nov 24 2013
5.0
Nov 24 2013
5.0
Version: null
PRjohnson
PRjohnson
Jul 29 2013
5.0
Jul 29 2013
5.0
Version: null
june8
june8
May 26 2013
5.0
May 26 2013
5.0
Version: null
Z80AL
Z80AL
Apr 19 2013
4.0
Apr 19 2013
4.0
Version: null
Noraa
Noraa
Apr 11 2013
4.0
Apr 11 2013
4.0
Version: null
Marcus-Mir
Marcus-Mir
Apr 3 2013
3.5
Apr 3 2013
3.5
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Frankof
Frankof
Jan 26 2013
3.0
Jan 26 2013
3.0
Version: null
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Toxe
Oct 25 2012
5.0
Oct 25 2012
5.0
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somethingstrange
Sep 24 2012
4.0
Sep 24 2012
4.0
Version: null
MisterE
MisterE
Jun 24 2012
4.5
Jun 24 2012
4.5
Version: null
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Herder-Of-Cats
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2.0
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2.0
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5.0
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5.0
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