COPY PHOTO · MULTI-DRIVE PHOTO BACKUP
Multi-drive photo backup software.
Keep your primary copy and additional destinations organised. Copy Photo helps photographers set a copy order and track each drive separately after every shoot.
At a glance
Multi-drive photo backup keeps a separate record for every destination. Plan the copies, use separate disks and review both transfer progress and verification before relying on the result.
01
Plan
Choose the primary working disk and the additional destinations for this computer.
02
Separate
Keep the copies on distinct physical disks; two folders on one disk share a failure risk.
03
Review
Check every destination for completion, verification and missing-file warnings.
See the copy workflow in motion
The short demo introduces source cards, copy destinations and status tracking. Use the screenshots and steps below to understand the decisions behind each stage.
Read the status of each copy separately, then open the detailed record when a destination needs attention.
What is multi-drive photo backup?
Multi-drive photo backup means keeping copies of your shoot files on separate storage destinations. A folder on one disk gives you one location to manage; a copy plan gives each additional destination its own place in the workflow. Copy Photo supports up to three copies, named First, Second and Third.
Choose destinations before the next shoot
Choose a destination disk for each copy on each computer. Mark the primary copy and set the order. The desktop app makes the copies in order when a card is inserted, while tracking shows each copy separately. New copy settings apply to new projects; existing projects keep their assigned copies.
Track completion, then verify
A finished transfer and a verified copy answer different questions. Review which destinations have received files, then check verification for each copy. Separate records make it easier to see which drive still needs attention before handing work to an editor.
Read the copy plan as a set of separate outcomes
A crew member can have one verified destination and another that is only partly copied. Review the file counts and status for each destination. A completed First Copy does not finish a Second or Third Copy, and a copy that was verified earlier may later need attention if files disappear. Use the activity details to decide what remains to be copied or checked.
Two destinations are not always two independent backups
The same-disk warning in Copy Photo identifies a plan where First Copy and Second Copy point to one disk. Review that warning and choose separate storage before treating the plan as protection against a disk failure.
Questions about multi-drive photo backup
Does Copy Photo copy to several disks?
Yes. The copy plan supports up to three destinations, with a record for each copy.
Does a copy plan replace verification?
No. Use the copy plan to organise destinations and verification to check copied files against the source.
What should I check before the next handoff?
Plan: Choose the primary working disk and the additional destinations for this computer. Separate: Keep the copies on distinct physical disks; two folders on one disk share a failure risk. Review: Check every destination for completion, verification and missing-file warnings.
Two destinations are not always two independent backups?
The same-disk warning in Copy Photo identifies a plan where First Copy and Second Copy point to one disk. Review that warning and choose separate storage before treating the plan as protection against a disk failure.
Build a clearer copy workflow.
Explore the complete Copy Photo workflow or contact PixsOffice about getting started.
