Best Free CompactFlash Card Copier to Copy CF Card in Windows

What are CompactFlash cards for?

CompactFlash cards (CF cards) are the most successful of the early memory card formats. They use flash memory technology to store data on portable electronic devices. There are no moving mechanical parts or batteries in CF cards. The greatest part is that you won’t lose your data stored on CF cards when a device’s power source is off.

Today CF cards are primarily used as removable memory for high-end digital cameras and other mass storage devices. With a CF card, you can store photos, music, videos and games in one place and transfer them with ease.

How to clone a CF card in Windows 11/10/8/7 easily

AOMEI Backupper is the best free CompactFlash card copier you can rely on.

Learn how to copy a CF card to another hard drive below:

Step 1. Connect the CF card and the target drive to your computer and make sure they are detected. Install and run AOMEI Backupper. Click “Clone” on the left pane and select “Disk Clone”.

Step 2. Select the CF card as the source disk and click “Next”.

Step 3. Select the target drive you have prepared and click “Next”.

Step 4. Confirm the operation and click “Start Clone”.

Notes:

◆ The destination disk will be completely overwritten. Backup files on the destination disk before you start clone if necessary.

◆ If you tick “Sector by sector clone” in Step 4, AOMEI Backupper will clone every sector on your CF card no matter whether it is used or not, which will take more time and occupy more storage space.

◆ If the destination disk is an SSD, you can tick “SSD Alignment” in Step 4 to improve the reading and writing speed of the SSD.

◆ To edit the partition size on the destination disk, please upgrade to AOMEI Backupper Professional.

• Copy without resizing partitions: It will not resize the partition size.
• Add unused space to all partitions: It will reallocate the unallocated space to each partition of the target disk, appropriate for the disk size.
• Manually adjust partition size: It allows you to extend unallocated space to any partition on the destination disk you want. 
• Convert the destination disk from MBR to GPT: It helps to convert the partition style of the destination disk if it is different from the source disk. 

Why do you need CompactFlash card copier?

If you own a camera using CompactFlash card as main storage device, such as Canon SLR, you will need CompactFlash card duplicator in following situations:

• Backup and Recovery: To create a backup of your data in case of card failure.
• Upgrade: To transfer data to a larger or faster CF card.
• System Migration: To duplicate a system setup for use in multiple devices.
• Data Preservation: To prevent data loss due to corruption or damage.

Now you see it’s necessary to copy CF cards. What you need is an integrated CompactFlash duplicator software to help you complete the task.

Q & A about CompactFlash (CF) card cloning

1. How long does it take to clone a compact flash card using free software?

The time required to clone a compact flash card depends on various factors, including the size of the card, the speed of the cloning software, and the performance of the hardware. Generally, smaller cards and faster software/hardware combinations will result in shorter cloning times.

2. Can I customize the cloning process with free compact flash clone software?

Yes, AOMEI Backupper offers various clone options to help you customize the cloning process, such as selecting specific partitions for cloning, adjusting partition size on the destination disk, and running bit-by-bit cloning.

3. Can I clone a CF card to a different type of storage (e.g., SSD or SD card)?

Yes, you can clone a CF card to another type of storage, such as an SSD or SD card, as long as the destination device has enough capacity and is compatible with your system.

4. Is it possible to clone a CF card without a computer?

Yes, some standalone hardware duplicators can clone CF cards without a computer. These devices are often used in industrial or professional settings.

Summary

To protect your treasurable memories on CF cards or spare enough space for new data, you need to copy CF cards. AOMEI Backupper is an integrated CompactFlash card copier in Windows—in addition to clone, it owns the features of backup, sync and recovery. 

You can use AOMEI Backupper to create a mirror image backup or sync local folders to Synology NAS, etc. Go for this tool right now!