hyperbackupexplorer
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Description:
Backup data from a Synology NAS
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 3.0.1-0156@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @Synology  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: synology backup nas recovery utility
Install: brew install --cask hyperbackupexplorer
About:
HyperBackupExplorer is a standalone utility that allows users to access and restore data from backups created by Synology's Hyper Backup package. It enables data recovery on computers without requiring a Synology NAS, providing a critical tool for disaster recovery. This ensures that your backup data remains accessible even if your NAS hardware fails.
Key Features:
  • Cross-platform data restoration (macOS, Windows, Linux)
  • Browse and extract data from .hbk backup archives
  • No Synology NAS hardware required for exploration
Use Cases:
  • Restoring files from a Hyper Backup archive after a NAS hardware failure
  • Accessing specific documents from a backup on a non-Synology device
Alternatives:
  • Native Hyper Backup – Requires a running Synology NAS; Explorer is for standalone access.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 15, 2025 12:17pm 3.0.1-0156 0 VERSION_BUMP fdb8320c
Jul 2, 2024 11:09pm 3.0.1-0156 0 VERSION_BUMP 53884aef