iCloner

iCloner is a nifty program that can quickly back up the files on your iPod device. This is highly recommended, in case the items are accidentally deleted or become corrupted.

The app does not come with a setup pack, so iCloner is portable. It is suffice to simply extract the archive files to a user-defined directory on the hard drive, and run the executable file.

As an alternative, you can store iCloner on a USB flash drive or similar storage unit, and run it on any computer. What's worth mentioning is that no leftover items can be found on the hard drive or in the Windows Registry after removing the program, thus minimizing the risk of system failure. Plus, you can keep iCloner in your pocket wherever you go.

The interface of the tool is represented by a standard window with a well-organized layout. iCloner automatically detects all iPod devices that are plugged into the computer, so you only need to select one from the drop-down menu.

After you select the output directory and filename, the backup is immediately created with the WHB format. Users with some experience in backup procedures may also pick the compression type. Restoring a backup file is seamlessly done, in a similar manner.

The straightforward tool swiftly creates and restores a backup file, has a good response time and consumes a moderate quantity of CPU and system memory. We have not come across any issues throughout our tests, since iCloner did not freeze, crash or pop up error dialogs. Although the app's features are not particularly resourceful, novice users who quickly want to perform a backup operation on their iPod can easily work with iCloner.