Clonezilla Live 3.2.1-28 is the latest stable version of one of the most widely used free software solutions for cloning and restoring disks and partitions. This system, available in Live CD or USB format, is designed for both home and professional users looking for an efficient way to back up their systems.
This distribution, which is based on Debian and also offers Ubuntu-derived variants, it stands out for its specialization in copying and restoring hard drives and partitions. Thanks to its focus on copying only the used data blocks from each drive, it significantly reduces the time and space required for operations, a crucial aspect in time-sensitive environments.
Key Features of Clonezilla Live 3.2.1-28
One of the most outstanding aspects of Clonezilla is its ability to clone large systems on multiple computers simultaneouslyFor example, a 5GB image can be deployed to approximately 40 computers in less than ten minutes. This performance makes it a preferred tool for system administrators, educational institutions, and businesses that need to restore or install operating systems on multiple computers at once.
Clonezilla incorporates not only its own utilities, but also integrates renowned tools in the Linux world such as partimage, ntfsclone, and partclone. These additional programs expand the range of features, allowing you to work with a wide variety of file systems:
- FAT12, FAT16, FAT32 and NTFS for Windows systems
- ext2, ext3, ext4, reiserfs, reiser4, xfs, jfs, btrfs, f2fs and nilfs2 for Linux distributions
- HFS+ for macOS systems
- UFS for FreeBSD, NetBSD and OpenBSD
- minix for Minix systems
- VMFS3 and VMFS5 for VMware ESX servers
In addition, this version allows you to detect logical volumes (LVM2) in Linux and supports various network file systems, such as Samba, SSHFS, and NFS. This allows backups and restores not only to local drives but also to and from remote servers, which is especially useful in network infrastructures and enterprise environments.
Available versions and download links
Along with the standard Debian-based release, a stable Ubuntu-based alternative is offered, as well as test releases for those who wish to evaluate the latest features before they reach the main branch. Information provided with each release includes: Checksums, GPG signatures, changelog, release notes, and a list of known issues, thus facilitating safe and transparent download and use.
| Version type | Details | Additional notes |
| Stable alternative – 20250504-plucky | Checksums, GPG, changelog, issues | Based on Ubuntu |
| Stable - 3.2.1-28 | Checksums, GPG, changelog, issues | Based on Debian |
| Alternative in testing – N/A20250504-questing | Checksums, GPG, changelog, issues | Based on Ubuntu |
| Testing - AT | Checksums, GPG, changelog, issues | Based on Debian |
For those who prefer to download directly from the official repositories, there are links available both in Sourceforge as well as other recognized Linux distribution portals, thus guaranteeing secure and up-to-date access to the software. Additionally, if you want to learn more about the new features and improvements in each version, you can consult this Clonezilla Live 3.2.1 post.
Combining fast cloning speed, support for multiple file systems, and the ability to work both locally and over a network, Clonezilla Live 3.2.1-28 remains a solid choice for those looking to efficiently and reliably back up or restore systems.
