IntactFile

Overview

IntactFile is a browser-based repair service for damaged media, documents, archives and SQLite databases. It is best suited to people who still have the underlying file data and want to check whether structural damage can be repaired before spending a credit. Its broad format coverage and local processing are useful, but it cannot restore data that has been overwritten or never saved.

Key features

Repair across file types

IntactFile handles video, PDF, ZIP/RAR/7z archives, DOCX/XLSX/PPTX documents, JPG/PNG photos and SQLite databases. Its method rebuilds file structure around surviving data, for example by addressing a damaged header or missing index. That makes it a candidate for structural corruption across several categories, not a substitute for data recovery when the contents themselves are gone.

Free diagnosis, checked repairs

Every file can be diagnosed for free before you commit to a repair. IntactFile checks completed repairs against structural rules for their format, and does not charge for a failed repair. Preview before saving and batch repair add useful control, especially when processing several files.

Local processing and privacy

The repair engines run on the user's device, and IntactFile says files are not uploaded. Its privacy policy allows anonymous analytics to capture the file format, repair outcome, damage class, duration and a coarse size bucket, but not file names or contents. Stripe processes payments; IntactFile says card details go to Stripe rather than to the maker.

Local processing does not remove every privacy consideration, but it does mean the repair workflow is designed to keep file contents on the user's device. Support runs through one monitored email inbox, without a ticket system or chatbot.

Pricing

The Free plan costs nothing and includes three repairs per day without an account. It caps video at 50 MB and documents, archives and photos at 10 MB; those limits make it a sensible starting point for diagnosis and small files, but not a complete option for larger repairs.

For occasional larger jobs, the Single repair costs €5.90, paid once for one repair of any file size. The Pack of 3 costs €13.90, paid once and the Pack of 5 costs €20.90, paid once; both cover any supported format and their credits never expire. The Custom pack (11–100) costs €3.65, paid once, billed €3.65 × N, for 11–100 credits that never expire. These one-time options suit irregular use, though the larger packs require paying for credits in advance.

The Pack of 10 costs €37.90, paid once for 10 credits that never expire. Unlike the Pack of 3 and Pack of 5, its stated terms do not specify any file-size allowance, so it should not be treated as an any-size option.

Pro costs €4.92 a year, billed annually at €59/year. It includes 30 repairs per month, rollover up to three times, batch repair for up to 20 files and repair history. It fits regular individual use better than buying credits one at a time, but unused repairs are only carried over within that stated limit.

Business costs €16.58 a year, billed annually at €199/year. It includes 100 repairs per month, batches of up to 100 files and CLI, SDK and MCP server access. Those developer tools require an active Business subscription for repairs and Node 22 or later; the plan is the relevant choice for automated workflows, not simply for a larger one-off repair. Refunds are available within 14 days, no questions asked.

Platforms

IntactFile supports web use and API/CLI/SDK access. Its platforms are listed as API, Linux, macOS, web and Windows; the repair engines run locally in the browser, while CLI, MCP server and Node SDK repairs are available to Business subscribers.

Who it's for

Choose IntactFile when a damaged file may still contain recoverable data, you need support for more than one file category, or you want a free diagnosis before deciding whether to pay. Its free plan is more useful for smaller files, while one-time credits make sense for occasional larger repairs and Pro suits recurring individual workloads. It is a poor fit if the file was overwritten, never written to disk, or contains only zero bytes.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Free diagnosis for every file and no charge for failed repairs reduce the risk of paying before knowing whether repair is viable.
• Pro: Local browser processing and no upload of files, according to IntactFile, may suit users handling sensitive documents or media.
• Pro: The one-time credits never expire, so occasional users need not fit repairs into a subscription period.
• Con: The free plan's 10 MB caps for documents, archives and photos, and 50 MB cap for video, exclude many larger files.
• Con: Structural repair cannot recover overwritten data, footage never written to disk or zero-byte files.
• Con: Business developer repairs require both an active subscription and Node 22 or later, adding an ongoing cost and runtime requirement.

Alternatives

For video-specific comparisons, see Video Repair Software; for a broader shortlist, see File Repair Software.

• Restore.Media is a paid video-repair alternative with a free full-length low-resolution preview and original-resolution download after payment; its automatic recovery costs $4.99, paid once per file, with price varying by repaired file size.
• Fix.Video is another paid video-focused option; its 10-file repair plan costs $59, paid once and includes unlimited duration, unlimited file size and engineer support.
• PDF Repair Toolbox is a freemium alternative for readers focused on PDF repair, with web and Windows platforms.
• Untrunc is a free alternative for readers who want a video repair tool on Windows, macOS or Linux.
• DiskInternals ZIP Repair is a free Windows option for ZIP repair.
• Remo Repair Word is a free Windows option for Word repair.
• lzip is a free option for Linux, macOS and Windows.
• Recovery Toolbox File Undelete Free is a free Windows alternative.

Verdict

IntactFile is a strong fit for people who need to diagnose and repair structurally damaged files across several formats while keeping repair local to their device. Free diagnosis, checked results and non-expiring one-time credits make it approachable for occasional jobs. Look elsewhere if the data has been overwritten or never saved, or if the free plan's size caps rule out the file you need to repair.