file copying
Making digital duplicates
File copying is the process of duplicating a computer file from one location to another—whether to a different folder, drive, or device.
The original remains intact while an identical copy is created: File copying to the backup drive takes about ten minutes.
Unlike moving, copying leaves the source file in place.
- duplicateExact replica of original
- transferMove between locations
- backupStored duplicate for recovery
- pasteThick sticky substance
- cloneGenetically identical organism
drag and drop · drag · drop · folder · progress · progress bar · time remaining · overwrite · destination · source · clipboard · sync · move · rename · batch · queue · thumbnail · read only
- copyingplagiarism, repeating, duplicating, duplication, replication
- reproductionreproduction, birth, baby, egg, sperm