Many times we want to copy files and maintain, for example, the same date the file had at the source destination, and for that we present five programs that keep the attributes of the files. This way you will maintain the creation attributes of the file, while the modification attributes will not change to creation.
SafeCopy
SafeCopy is one of the best programs for maintaining the attributes of a file during copying. The platform lets you select the attributes you want to keep original (Creation date, Modification date, Access date, Read-only, Archived, System, and Hidden). The entire file copying process is done from its interface, and the only thing you need to determine is the copy path of the files, then click the “Copy” button and wait for the process to finish. SafeCopy is a free program available for Windows operating systems.
FastCopy
FastCopy is another program to copy files and preserve their attributes. Its use is very simple: you will see two fields Source and DestDir. In the first field you will need to set the source path and in the other the destination path of the file. Then you just click the Execute button and wait for the utility to copy the files. FastCopy is a free program, portable and available for Windows operating systems.
RichCopy
RichCopy is one of the most powerful programs for maintaining file attributes when copying them. But one of the best options is the ability to copy a folder and maintain the attributes (excluding subfolders if desired). The platform also allows you to customize the copy parameters to keep only the attributes that are relevant to you. RichCopy is a free program available for Windows operating systems.
CopyMastro
CopyMastro is a program that preserves all the original attributes of files, speeds up copying, copies hidden files and supports UTF-16, and verifies that the copy was completed successfully. Additionally, it copies files in a customized way, performs external rsync or robocopy backups, and resumes copies, among many other options. CopyMastro is a free program available for Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux.
TeraCopy
TeraCopy is a very good program for maintaining file attributes when they are copied. But, additionally, it integrates a shell into the operating system to expand copying capabilities, such as drag and drop, among many others. TeraCopy is a free program available for Windows operating systems. It also has a commercial version.
With the five programs for preserving file attributes when you copy them, you will have the original details every time you copy and move the file.
