TeraCopy
TeraCopy is a file transfer utility for macOS that helps you copy or move files with verification, queue management, and error recovery tools.
What is TeraCopy?
TeraCopy is a macOS file transfer utility from Codesector designed for users who want more control over copying and moving files than the standard Finder workflow provides. It is commonly used for large transfers, external drives, backup preparation, and situations where users want to verify that copied files match the originals. The app can check file integrity with hash verification, show transfer errors, and let you retry only the files that failed instead of starting over. It also supports transfer queues and pause or resume controls, which can make long copy jobs easier to manage. Mac users are most likely to install TeraCopy when handling big batches of files, moving data between disks, or checking archived media and backup sets.
Key features
- Copy and move files with a dedicated transfer queue
- Verify copied files with checksum matching
- Pause and resume long transfer jobs
- Review errors and recopy only failed files
- Compare source and destination files after transfer
- Manage large batches of files more clearly than a basic copy dialog
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Safety overview
Status: Mostly safe
TeraCopy is legitimate file transfer software, and access to the files and folders you choose is normal for its purpose. Because it works directly with file operations, mistakes such as copying to the wrong destination, overwriting data, or moving files you still need can have real consequences. Use it carefully when working with external drives, archives, or one-of-a-kind files, and confirm the destination and transfer mode before starting large jobs.
Recommendation: Keep TeraCopy if you regularly copy large file sets, verify transfers, or want clearer control over move and copy jobs on your Mac. If you do not use those features and prefer Finder for everyday file management, you can remove it without affecting macOS itself.
Common paths
/Applications/TeraCopy.app
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