Where Does Acronis True Image Store Backups?
Acronis backup script folder and default image destinations on Windows, plus the cloud versus local split.
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Acronis stores backup destinations per plan, not in one fixed folder. Local images land wherever the plan points, often an external drive or a Documents backup folder. Cloud plans sync to Acronis Cloud instead. The dashboard list shows each destination.
Plan definitions live separately in %PROGRAMDATA%\Acronis with .tis script files. Those scripts hold schedules, passwords, and exclusions. Back up the .tibx images with the scripts. Exact image paths vary by plan, so check the list before copying.
Where Acronis True Image stores this, by platform
%PROGRAMDATA%\Acronis\TrueImageHome\Scripts
Plan scripts with schedules and destination mapping. One .tis per backup plan. Keep with .tibx images when migrating to a new PC.
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Acronis Backups
Default container for local .tibx images on many installs. Plans can relocate anywhere, so confirm in the dashboard. Copy whole version chains for incremental sets.
Frequently asked questions
how do i find where an Acronis backup actually saves
Open the backup list to see each plan destination. Local plans point at a drive folder with .tibx files. Cloud plans sync to Acronis Cloud. The .tis script files in ProgramData record the same mapping.
what do i back up to move Acronis plans
Copy the .tibx image files with the .tis scripts for the same plan. The scripts hold schedules and exclusions. Images alone restore files, scripts restore the automation.
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