# Hyper Backup Explorer

Hyper Backup Explorer is a compact desktop tool that helps you quickly browse and copy different versions of backup data for immediate use.

Hyper Backup Explorer works on Windows, Ubuntu, and Fedora platforms.

#### Note:

Hyper Backup Explorer can only be used to find backup data but not backup LUNs.

#### To browse backup files:

1. Open Hyper Backup Explorer, and click Browse Backup File.
2. Find the SynologyHyperBackup.bkpi in your backup target and open it.
3. To switch between backup versions, perform either action:
   - Click the calendar icon on the bottom-left corner, and click on the date marked in red (available with backup versions).
   - Click the right or left arrow to switch between versions.
4. To find another backup target, click Browse another backup file and continue.

#### To retrieve backup files

You can retrieve backup files in either way:

- Right-click the folder/file and click Copy to to save it to the destination.
- Drag and drop the folder/file to the destination.

#### Note:

- The path of backup location or copy destination cannot exceed 32767 characters (Windows) or 4095 characters (Ubuntu and Fedora) in length.
- You cannot browse a backup target that is currently receiving backup data.
- You can copy only files or folders inside a shared folder.
- Copying symbolic links to Windows computers is not supported.
- You can copy symbolic links to Ubuntu and Fedora computers by copying the containing folder.

#### To filter folders/files:

You can set up search criteria to filter folders/files contained in the current view.

1. Click the magnifying glass icon on the top right corner, and specify the criteria: Keyword, Type, Size (KB), and Date Range
2. Click Search to filter the folders/files that match your criteria in the current view.

#### Note:

Folders/files within an encrypted backup target cannot be filtered.