Sync Folders Pro for Mac v4.5.6 Chinese Activation Version Download

Sync Folders Pro for Mac is a powerful and intuitive file synchronization and backup application. It meets the needs of both beginners and professionals, allowing for efficient synchronization between local hard drives, external storage devices, network shares, and cloud storage folders. Based on our testing at “LoveMAC”, this version runs stably on macOS Ventura and Sonoma systems, with excellent synchronization speeds.

One, Core Interface and Work Area Details

The main interface design of the software is clear, divided into several areas:

1. Menu Bar and Toolbar: Located at the top of the window, containing menus such as File, Edit, View, Task, Script, and Help. The toolbar provides quick access buttons, such as “New Task”, “Synchronize Current Task”, “Pause/Resume”, and “Stop”.
2. Task List Panel: Located on the left side of the window. It displays a list of all created synchronization tasks, each containing information such as the task name, status (e.g., enabled/disabled), and last synchronization time. You can choose, enable, or disable tasks here.
3. Task Configuration and Details Panel: Occupies the main area of the window. When a task is selected, this area displays detailed configuration options for the task, divided into multiple tabs:
   • General: Sets the task name, source folder path, and target folder path.
   • Synchronization: Selects the synchronization mode (9 types) and file comparison mode (4 types).
   • Filters: Sets rules for including or excluding specific files and folders.
   • Scripts: Writes or selects custom scripts to be executed before and after synchronization.
   • Advanced: Configures professional options such as network connections, version retention, and error handling.
4. Log/Event Viewer: Usually located at the bottom of the window. It displays detailed logs of synchronization operations in real-time, including file copy, deletion, and error information. It supports filtering and exporting by type and status.

Two, Complete Operation Flow: From Creation to Export

1. Create a New Synchronization Task

Step 1: Start Sync Folders Pro. Click “Tasks” -> “New Task” in the menu bar, or use the shortcut Command + N. You can also click the “New Task” button in the toolbar.

Step 2: In the task configuration panel, on the “General” tab page:

• Input an easily recognizable task name.
• Click the browse button next to the “Source Folder” to select the original folder in Finder.
• Click the browse button next to the “Target Folder” to choose the destination address (e.g., external hard drive, network location).

2. Configure Synchronization Parameters

Step 3: Switch to the “Synchronization” tab page.

• Select Synchronization Mode: Choose from 9 modes, such as “Mirror” (to make the target completely consistent with the source), “Update” (to copy only newer files to the target), or “Incremental” (to add new files from the source to the target without deleting any files). Beginners can use the recommended default mode.
• Select File Comparison Mode: Choose based on your needs, such as “Modification Time and Size” (commonly used), “Only Modification Time”, or “Checksum”. This adapts to different file systems.

Step 4 (optional): Configure other tabs based on your needs.

• In the “Filters” tab page, you can set rules to exclude .tmp files or only include .jpg files, etc.
• In the “Advanced” tab page, you can enable “Keep the last version of files after synchronization” to prevent accidental deletion.

3. Execute Synchronization

Step 5: Save the task configuration. Click the “Apply” or “OK” button at the bottom of the window.

Step 6: In the left task list, ensure that the target task is selected and its status is “Enabled”. Then, click the “Synchronize Current Task” button (two circular arrows icon) in the toolbar, or use the shortcut Command + R to start synchronization.

Step 7: Synchronization results will be displayed in the bottom log window in real-time. You can control the process at any time by clicking the “Pause/Resume” or “Stop” button in the toolbar.

4. View Results and Logs

Step 8: After synchronization, all operation summaries will be displayed in the log. You can:

• Use filters in the log window to quickly find error or warning information.
• Export the complete log as a text file through the menu bar “File” -> “Export Event Log”.
• Select “Quick View Changes” in the “View” menu to visually compare changes between the folders before and after synchronization.

Three, Advanced Usage Tips for Common Features

1. Use Filters for Fine Control: In the “Filters” tab page, use wildcards (e.g., *.jpg) and path rules to build complex synchronization strategies. For example, exclude all system-hidden files (.*) or specific subdirectories.

Four, Common Issues and Solutions

1. Issue: Synchronization process is unexpectedly interrupted, with prompts like “Permission denied” or “File in use”.

   Solution：Ensure you have read-write permissions for both the source and target folders. Check if other programs (such as text editors, preview) are using the files to be synchronized. You can try restarting your Mac or using the “Advanced” settings for retry mechanisms.

2. Issue: After synchronization, files in the target folder are unexpectedly deleted.

   Solution：Check if the selected synchronization mode is “Mirror” mode, which deletes files in the target folder that do not exist in the source folder. For backup scenarios, it is recommended to use “Update” or “Incremental” modes. Also, make sure to enable the “Advanced” setting for “Keep the last version of replaced files”.

3. Issue: Synchronization to network drives (SMB/AFP) is not possible.

   Solution：Ensure your network connection is working and you can access the shared folder in Finder. When setting paths in the software, use the “Browse” button to select the already mounted network location, or use the full SMB path (e.g., smb://server/share). Also, enable the “Advanced” setting for network automatic connection.

4. Issue: Synchronization of large numbers of small files is slow.

   Solution：Try changing the file comparison mode in the “Synchronization” tab. Using “Modification time and size” is usually faster than “Checksum”. Consider using filters to exclude unnecessary file types, reducing the total amount to be synchronized.

5. Issue: How to perform automatic synchronization on a regular basis?

   Solution：Sync Folders Pro itself does not include a built-in scheduling task feature. You need to use macOS’s “Calendar” or “Automation Tools” (such as Automator, launchd) to create periodic tasks that trigger the software to execute specific synchronization tasks.

Five, Quick Key Summary

Six, Practical Case Study: Photographer’s Workflow Backup

Assume you are a photographer, and after each shoot, the photos on the SD card need to be quickly backed up to an external hard drive, and also synchronized to the NAS (Network Attached Storage) for remote access. In Sync Folders Pro, you can create two tasks:

Task A: SD card to external hard drive. Choose the “Incremental” mode to ensure only new photos are copied to the hard drive, without deleting existing old photos. In the “Filter” section, you can set to only synchronize *.RAW and *.jpg files, ignoring *.DS_Store and other system files.

Task B: External Hard Drive to NAS. Choose the “Update” mode to ensure only files that are updated on the external hard drive are synced to the NAS, saving network bandwidth. In the “Advanced” settings, check the boxes for “Connect before sync” and “Disconnect after sync” to achieve automatic mounting and unmounting of the NAS.

With this dual-task configuration, you can complete the entire workflow from shooting to multiple backups in one click, significantly improving your efficiency.