--- title: "Get faster and cleaner data recovery at scale" type: "WebPage" language: "en-US" url: "https://www.commvault.com/capabilities/file-object-backup" date: "2023-10-10T16:43:33-04:00" modified: "2026-11-09T20:05:21-05:00" description: "Commvault helps you protect and recover file and object data across file systems, NAS, and object storage. Start your trial. " image: "https://www.commvault.com/ogimage/fb/4445/" breadcrumbs: - name: "Commvault Home" url: "https://www.commvault.com/" - name: "Capabilities" url: "https://www.commvault.com/capabilities" - name: "File object backup" --- # File & Object Backup - [Home](/) - Capabilities - File & Object Backup Core Recover capability ## Backup & Recovery for Files & Objects Commvault helps you protect and recover unstructured file and object data. - [Start free trial](/trials/file-and-object-backup) ![](/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/fullwidth-background-generic-9.jpg) --- - [Benefits](#benefits) - [Features](#features) - [Analyst Report](#report) - [Customer References](#customer) - [Solutions](#solutions) [Free trial](/trial) --- Key benefits ## Capability Benefits Reduce tool sprawl and recover critical unstructured data with confidence. ![](https://www.commvault.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/DR-Backup.svg) --- ## Restore only what you need Recover specific files, folders, or objects from a chosen recovery point. ![](https://www.commvault.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Commserve-Livesync.svg) --- ## Protect file and object data Protect unstructured data across file systems and supported object storage. ![](https://www.commvault.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Auto-Recovery.svg) --- ## Stay storage agnostic Apply one consistent recovery approach without locking into one storage platform. ![](https://www.commvault.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Disk-Storage.svg) --- ## Improve recovery confidence Use trusted recovery points and consistent workflows across the environment. ![](https://www.commvault.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Media-Agents.svg) --- ## Reduce backup fragmentation Replace separate backup approaches with one policy-driven operating model. ![](https://www.commvault.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/API-Code-Assist.svg) --- ## Support audits and retention Maintain documented retention and recovery controls for operational oversight. --- How it works ## Capability Features Coverage across hybrid unstructured data Protect file systems, NAS data, and supported object storage from one service. [Learn more](https://www.commvault.com/workloads/file-and-objects) Granular point-in-time recovery Restore files, folders, and objects from trusted recovery points. Policy-driven storage flexibility Use flexible retention and storage choices to align recovery and cost goals. [Learn more](https://www.commvault.com/platform/file-object-and-archive) ![](/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Resource_SAP-Hana-SolutionBrief_888x500.jpg) --- Analyst Report ## Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ Commvault named a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Backup and Data Protection Platforms for the **15th** consecutive time and ranked **\#1** in 5 of 6 Use Cases in the Critical Capabilities. [Get reports](/gc/itleaders) ![](/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Gartner-MQ-FY27_Web-Thumbnail_888x500.png) --- Our Reach ## Supporting more than 100,000 companies - ![](/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/CustomerLogo_Adidas_320x160.png) - ![](/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/CustomerLogo_SONY_320x160.png) - ![AstraZeneca logo](/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/CustomerLogo_AstraZeneca_320x160-1.png) - ![](/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/CustomerLogo_Merck_320x160-1.png) - ![ranstad logo](/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/CustomerLogo_Randstad_320x160.png) - ![](/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/CustomerLogo_Panasonic_320x160.png) --- > “Commvault Cloud met all our requirements in terms of security and compliance. It has appropriately addressed concerns of being held ‘at ransom,’ ” > > Angelo Giaros > > CIO, Department of the Premier and Cabinet Western Australia > “With a long retention strategy, our cloud storage costs were accelerating quickly. Commvault Cloud gave us a way to dramatically lower those costs ” > > Jacob Gsoedl > > CIO, Power Integrations --- Use case ## Incident response recovery See how Commvault supports incident response with detection, quarantine, and clean recovery. [Explore use case](/use-cases/incident-response-and-recovery) ![](/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Hyperscale-edge-1088x870-1.png) --- ## Related to this Capability Explore adjacent capabilities, solutions, and recovery paths. --- ai recovery solution ## CoreRecover Unified, validated infrastructure recovery. Reduce fragmentation from separate backup tools with consistent policies and unified management, so teams can reduce operational sprawl, and help validate that the business can recover. [Learn more](/solutions/core-recover) ![](/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/core-recover-thumbnail-888x500-1.jpg) --- ![](https://www.commvault.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/DR-Backup.svg) --- ## Backup & Recovery Protect more workloads with unified backup across cloud and on-premises infrastructures. [Learn more](/capabilities//backup-and-recovery) ![](https://www.commvault.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Files.svg) --- ## File & Object Archive Archive inactive data to help manage costs and support compliance readiness. [Learn more](/capabilities/file-object-and-archive) ![](https://www.commvault.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/KPI-Based-State.svg) --- ## Cyber Resilience for File and Object Data Commvault can help manage IT overhead across hybrid cloud environments. [Read datasheet](/resources/datasheet/file-and-object-backup) --- ## Frequently Asked Questions What is Backup & Recovery for Files & Objects? Backup & Recovery for Files & Objects: Commvault’s capability for protecting and restoring unstructured data across supported file systems, NAS data, and object storage. It helps teams use one policy-driven recovery approach, granular restores, and flexible storage choices across hybrid environments. Which environments does Commvault File & Object Backup support today? Current public sources support protection for file systems, NAS data, and supported object storage across hybrid environments. Specific supported platforms and integrations should be confirmed against the current product and documentation pages at publication time. How does Commvault recovery stay granular? Granular recovery lets teams restore the specific file, folder, or object they need from a selected recovery point rather than reverting an entire environment when only part of the data is affected. How does it help reduce backup sprawl? It helps reduce fragmentation by applying a more consistent recovery model across unstructured data environments, so teams are not forced to manage a separate backup approach for every file or object platform they run. Is File & Object Backup the same as File & Object Archive? No. Backup & Recovery for Files & Objects focuses on protecting and restoring active unstructured data. File & Object Archive focuses on informed data placement, long-term retention, and compliance-ready archiving for inactive data. --- See it in action ## Get a tree trial See provable, granular recovery across your file and object data. [Get a free trial](/trials/file-and-object-backup) [Chat now](?q_showExperience=experience-1754504796335) - No credit card required - 15 minute consultation - Only try what you need ![](/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/FooterPromoImagesTech-Guy-2-1.png)