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FTPie 2025.9.1: Auto Backup & Zip Compression

Set up automatic backups with custom intervals and compress files across all your connected storages with FTPie's new built-in zip functionality.

ยท 6 min read ยท Vlad Fedoniuk

FTPie's September update brings two big new features: Auto Backup for automatic file protection, and Integrated Compression for easy zip files. With many performance improvements, this update makes file management simpler and faster.

Auto Backup: Automatic File Protection

The new Auto Backup feature automatically copies your files between any storage locations. Set it once and it works automatically.

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Easy Scheduling

Daily, weekly, or custom times

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Safe Compression

Password protection available

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Auto Cleanup

Remove old backups automatically

Auto Backup screen showing multiple items
Simple three-step setup for automatic backups

You can create many backup jobs. Each job can copy files from any source to any destination - cloud, FTP, or local folders.

Learn more about Auto Backup features โ†’

Integrated Compression: Easy Zip Files

Now you can create zip files directly from any storage. No need to download files first. The app does all the work for you.

๐Ÿ“ฆ Create Zip Files

Select files from any storage and create zip archives with password protection

๐Ÿ“ Paste as Zip

Copy local files and paste them as zip files to any storage

Compression tools showing zip creation options
Simple interface for creating zip files with protection options

Learn more about Compression features โ†’

Performance Improvements

Transfers & Reliability

  • โœ“ Improved failed transfers view with detailed error information
  • โœ“ Redesigned transfers view for cleaner progress monitoring
  • โœ“ Automatic retry for Mega API transfer failures
  • โœ“ Safe file replacement: transfer to temp name first, then replace original

Performance & Navigation

  • โœ“ Faster folder browsing with automatic virtualization for large folders
  • โœ“ Improved navigation: tabs close next to current tab, backward navigation highlights previous folder
  • โœ“ Added support for several new audio formats
  • โœ“ Fixed PDF export in notes editor - content no longer gets cropped

Interface Improvements

  • โ€ข Automatic theme switching based on system night hours
  • โ€ข Added support for multiple new file formats in text editor
  • โ€ข Fixed video player stability issues with certain formats
  • โ€ข Multiple UI/UX refinements throughout the application

Coming Next

In our next update, we are working on:

  • Self-hosted clouds - Connect to your own cloud servers
  • CLI support - Use FTPie from command line
  • Pinned folders - Quick access to your favorite folders
  • More performance improvements - Making everything faster
Vlad Fedoniuk
Vlad Fedoniuk

I'm the founder and developer of FTPie, dedicated to creating innovative software solutions that simplify and enhance your digital life. Connect with me on X (formerly Twitter) , LinkedIn , or via email at vlad@ftpie.com