TeraCopy is a file transfer utility focused on data integrity, transfer reliability and the ability to pause and resume transfers. It dynamically adjusts buffers to reduce seek times and provides asynchronous copying to reduce overall transfer time between two storage media.
In 2007, Ionut Ilascu from Softpedia.com commended the utility on its ability for its error recovery functionality and concluded "TeraCopy is a lot faster than Windows Explorer on XP is, but only with proper defragmentation. On Vista, it moves a tad slower even if defragmentation of the disk has been performed."
In 2009 Jason Fitzpatrick from Lifehacker praised the usability by stating "It doesn't overwhelm you with a plethora of settings or options" and also called it "just advanced enough." Subsequently, Lifehacker visitors voted TeraCopy by a large margin as the best Windows file copier out of four other contestants.
What is TeraCopy?
TeraCopy by Code Sector is proprietary Windows software in the backup & recovery category. It ranks 7th by popularity among backup & recovery in this catalogue.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 15.4 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 4.0.5, released on October 10, 2026. The version history goes back to November 24, 2024: 13 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 2.4 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 214,474 times. Wikipedia has an article about it in 6 of our languages. On Windows it registers 22 file types, including .sfv, .md5, .sha1, .sha256 and .sha512. Similar programs include restic, UrBackup Client and FastCopy.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
- Opens 22 file types
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: TeraCopy is a backup & recovery tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is TeraCopy safe to download?
- The file is served by codesector.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
22F050B51C80A344CBDAF368C7F6A9266EFCA4D95B5109D606466906A421FF7E· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 13 versions ›13 versions over 5 years · about 2.4 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0.5Latest | October 10, 2026 | 15.4 MB | 64-bit EXE |
| 4.0.3.2 | July 14, 2026 | 15.6 MB | 64-bit EXE |
| 4.0.0.37 | July 6, 2026 | 15.3 MB | 64-bit EXE |
| 4.0.0.28 | June 29, 2026 | 15.3 MB | 64-bit EXE |
| 3.17 | December 3, 2023 | 12.4 MB | 32-bit EXE64-bit EXE |
| 3.12 | September 5, 2023 | 11.6 MB | 64-bit EXE32-bit EXE |
| 3.10 | November 24, 2024 | 11.6 MB | 64-bit EXE32-bit EXE |
| 3.9.7 | December 31, 2022 | 11.1 MB | 32-bit EXE64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id CodeSector.TeraCopy -echoco install TeraCopy -yteracopy4.0.5.exe /exenoupdates /exenoui /quiet /norestartmsiexec /x {D344348E-77ED-4F42-A2EE-E764715E018F} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Code Sector
- Category
- Backup & recovery
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 4.0.5
- Released
- October 10, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- May 31, 2021
- Versions listed
- 13
- Updates / year
- 2.4
- Chocolatey downloads
- 214,474
- Website
- codesector.com
- winget ID
- CodeSector.TeraCopy
- Chocolatey package
- TeraCopy
- MSI product code
- {D344348E-77ED-4F42-A2EE-E764715E018F}
File types it opens (22)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is TeraCopy free?
TeraCopy is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is TeraCopy safe to download?
The download comes from codesector.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install TeraCopy with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can TeraCopy be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does TeraCopy run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of TeraCopy?
The versions page lists all 13 versions with links to their official installer files, back to November 24, 2024.
What are alternatives to TeraCopy?
restic, UrBackup Client, FastCopy, Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows and Duplicacy Command Line Version. The alternatives page compares them.
