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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 VirtualDJ 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

Example output #

Virtual DJ Tools (vBeta)
Copyright© 2024-2026 Quick Apps UK. All rights reserved
Build: 1.0.38.0

backup: true
Starting full backup

Folders loaded: 469 folders from C:UsersDJOneDriveVirtualDJFolders
Folders loaded: 3 folders from D:VirtualDJFolders
Folders loaded: 1618 folders from E:VirtualDJFolders
Folders loaded: 2213 folders from F:VirtualDJFolders
Folders loaded: 3 folders from H:VirtualDJFolders
Playlists loaded: 1128 playlists from C:UsersDJOneDriveVirtualDJ (Debug)Playlists
Histories loaded: 1023 histories from C:UsersDJOneDriveVirtualDJ (Debug)History
Full backup complete: 5787 files backed up
backup, safety