How Can You Transfer Data from One SSD to Another Without Formatting It?

Larissa updated on Jan 31, 2024 to Data Backup Questions Answered | How-to Articles

Is SSD formatting a necessary step before cloning SSD to another? Can I omit this step and clone SSD directly?

Using EaseUS Disk Copy, a professional disk cloning tool, will eliminate the step of SSD formatting while cloning one SSD to another. 

EaseUS Disk Copy is one of the most popular disk cloning programs. It has powerful features, and it will automatically resize the target SSD's partitions and erase all data saved on the target disk.

It's a good thing that people are aware of the need to format an SSD before cloning. However, if you are unfamiliar with it or want to save time and effort, EaseUS can assist. It will intelligently monitor the target SSD size while cloning the SSD. If the target SSD is smaller, it will prompt you only to clone the system disk or partitions.

EaseUS Disk Copy only requires several simple clicks to clone one SSD to another:

Note that you should prepare an SSD with a larger storage capacity than the source SSD.

  • Launch EaseUS Disk Copy and select Disk Mode.
  • Select the old SSD as the source disk, and click Next.
  • Choose the new SSD as the target disk, and click Next.
  • Check the layout of the cloned disk, and click Proceed to start the cloning task.

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