Graphical interface for controlled backups and synchronization with rsync, including previews, bookmarks, local, SMB, WebDAV and mounted cloud destinations.
rsync_GUI 1.5.2 makes file copying and synchronization on Linux easier. Source, destination, selection, exclusions and additional rsync parameters are managed in one clear interface. A preview shows planned changes before transfer. Backup profiles can be saved as bookmarks, and the interface switches instantly between German and English. The installation package automatically installs the application, its new pink icon and a launchable desktop shortcut.
Linux Mint 21.xLinux Mint 22.xDebian / UbuntuPython 3GTK 3rsync / GVfs
Author
Josef Lehner
Developed with
Linux Mint · Python 3 · GTK 3 · rsync · GVfs
License
GNU GPL-3.0-or-later
Version
1.5.2
Published
2026-08-07
File size
72.1 KB
Archive name
rsync_GUI_1.5.2.zip
Complete online guide
The integrated German and English guide explains installation, operation, program features, settings, workflows and troubleshooting.
Linux Mint or a Debian/Ubuntu based Linux system with Python 3, GTK 3, rsync and GVfs. APT automatically installs the dependencies declared by the Debian package. Network and cloud destinations must be mounted through Nemo or GVfs before use.
Download and start
The release archive contains an installable Debian package and German and English instructions. After installation, rsync_GUI is available from the application menu and as an executable desktop icon. Settings, bookmarks and logs are stored under /usr/share/rsync-gui/.config and retained during upgrades.
Download rsync_GUI_1.5.2.zip from pCloud.
Extract the archive and open the rsync_GUI_1.5.2 folder.
Open a terminal in the project folder.
Install with sudo apt install ./rsync-gui_1.5.2_all.deb.
Start rsync_GUI from the new desktop icon, application menu or with the rsync-gui terminal command.
Choose the source and destination, then run a preview before the first transfer.
Start in a terminal
rsync-gui
Operating-system compatibility
The compatibility table distinguishes tested, expected, limited and unsupported systems.
Operating systems
Status
Notes
Linux Mint 21.x and 22.x with Cinnamon
Developed for these systems
The GTK interface, Nemo/GVfs mounts and automatic desktop shortcut are designed for Linux Mint.
Ubuntu and Debian with GTK 3, rsync and GVfs
Supported by the Debian package
Required packages are installed as APT dependencies; desktop details may vary between environments.
Fedora, openSUSE, Arch Linux and other distributions
Python source only
The supplied installer uses the Debian package format. Dependencies must be installed manually on other distributions.
Windows, macOS, BSD, ChromeOS and Android
Not supported
The application requires Linux tools, Linux paths, GTK 3, rsync and GVfs.
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Copyright and use
rsync_GUI is free software under GNU GPL-3.0-or-later. It may be redistributed and modified under the terms of that licence and is provided without warranty. Licence notices and instructions are included in the release archive; the authoritative licence text is also available through the linked GNU GPL page.
