Can I clone 2 TB External HDD To 3 TB Internal HDD ?

Hi,
I need to transfer the data from my External USB 2.0 TB HDD ( Seagate ) which is partitioned as MBR to new 3.0 TB Internal HDD ( Western Digital ) which is partitioned as GPT.

I have Acronis True Image software which I regularly use to clone my other hard drives but I have never done this for hard drives that are different sizes as well as different Partition style & different brands.

Is this possible & are there any risks of doing so like HDD Crash, Bad sectors other errors etc ?

Thanks

 

The instructions for True Image should talk about imaging to a larger drive or partition. This is normally not a problem. Going from a large to a small drive or partition can be a problem, depending on how much data is being transferred, but the program should yell at you if that is the case, before you commit to anything.

Note here where it says of True Image's embedded Disk Clone feature,

Also, note that many drives come with migration programs (or they are available on the drive maker's site) that are designed to do exactly what you want. Western Digital uses a branded, customized version of True Image, for example.

There is ALWAYS a risk when moving or copying files, imaging and restoring disk. But programs like True Image and EASEUS Partition Master do everything they can to minimize that risk. Still, you need to ensure any data you do not want to lose is safely backed up.