
Clonezilla is a free and open-source disk imaging and cloning software designed for efficient backup and recovery of entire hard drives or partitions. It allows users to create exact copies of their system or data, which can be saved as image files or directly cloned to another drive. Widely used by IT professionals and enthusiasts, Clonezilla supports a variety of file systems and works with both Linux and Windows operating systems. It’s especially popular for system deployment, disaster recovery, and upgrading hard drives without losing data. Clonezilla runs from a bootable USB or CD, making it independent of the installed operating system, and offers both beginner-friendly and advanced modes for flexible use.