(formerly Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office). The 2025 release focuses on supporting the latest operating systems and improving the performance of its integrated cyber protection and backup tools. Acronis Forum Key Features and New Capabilities Operating System Support : Seamless compatibility with Windows 11 version 24H2 macOS 15 Sequoia Automatic BitLocker Integration
This mid‑cycle release focused on polishing the user experience, eliminating crashes, and expanding macOS compatibility.
The following are the new features and enhancements in Acronis True Image 2025:
While the rebranding to Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office continues in marketing materials, longtime users will appreciate that (as a SKU for backup-only licenses) retains the classic dual-pane interface without forcing cyber protection add-ons. acronis true image 2025 release notes
While previous versions supported cloud backups, 2025 introduces native immutable vaults for personal use. Once a backup is written to the "2025 Cold Storage" tier, even an attacker with your root password cannot delete or encrypt it for a user-defined period (1 to 7 years).
Although not listed as a formal “new feature,” the May 2025 build (42072) brought :
It’s not just an update; it’s a correction. And a welcome one. (formerly Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office)
Due to low customer adoption, the localized Acronis Sync feature is entering its sunset phase. Server-side downloads for existing synced data will be fully discontinued by 2027 . Technical Specifications & System Compatibility
Acronis has a history of killing off legacy support to push users toward modern hardware. The 2025 notes quietly discontinue support for older file systems and legacy boot modes (specifically tightening requirements for UEFI).
The release notes across various builds highlight changes focused on system automation, user interface improvements, and system performance optimizations. Core Enhancements and Architectural Changes The following are the new features and enhancements
Traditional immutable backups require cloud storage. With the 2025 release, Acronis introduces hardware-agnostic immutability for local USB/NVMe drives. Using a patented blockchain timestamping engine, the Quantum Resilient Vault prevents any modification, encryption, or deletion of backup chains for a user-defined period (1 to 90 days). Even with root/admin privileges, ransomware cannot touch these vaults.
Processing time for large folders using Acronis Notary has been significantly reduced through performance tuning.
Resolved unexpected application crashes during active use.
Acronis True Image 2025 remains compatible with a wide range of hardware and operating systems while maintaining a lean footprint.
. This release bridges traditional local backup methods with advanced AI-driven cyber security defenses to protect data from disk failure and ransomware. The software is available through both flexible annual subscriptions and a standalone one-time purchase option .