Backup creates a full safety copy of your VirtualDJ databases, folders, playlists, and history before you start repairing anything.

When to use it #

Before any import, and before any large repair session. Treat it as routine, not something you only reach for when things feel risky.

What it does #

It writes a timestamped zip containing your VirtualDJ data as it currently stands. It’s VDJ data only — database, folders, playlists, and history — not your actual music files.

Key arguments #

• /backup

Example command #

vdjtools /backup

Safety notes #

A backup doesn’t fix anything by itself — it just gives you somewhere safe to come back to. Restore is the recovery path if you ever need it.

Common scenario #

You want the freedom to experiment with workbook edits, knowing there’s a clean point to return to if something doesn’t look right.

Related pages #

• Restore
• Why Backups Matter