Kernel Video Repair is software for repairing video files that are corrupt, damaged, inaccessible, or unable to play. It runs on Windows and macOS and supports more than 25 formats, including MP4, MOV, MKV, ProRes, MPEG, MTS, and MXF. Multiple files can be repaired in one operation. For severely corrupted footage, a healthy reference video can provide a template for metadata such as format, encoding, and bitrate. The software supports high-resolution video, including 4K, 8K, VR, and 360° footage, and the vendor says it has no file-size limit. Repaired files can be saved to a chosen location on the user's system. The demo repairs videos and allows previews of the first 30 seconds of each output for free. Home licenses cover two computers, while Corporate licenses cover unlimited computers. One listed Home license is 29.00 USD per once; the pricing note also says From $49/yr, so buyers should confirm which license and price apply. Videos on SD cards must first be transferred to a Windows computer. The product page advertises lifetime free support.
Who it is for
It suits people who need to repair damaged or unplayable video files on Windows or macOS, including footage from cameras and mobile devices. The listed Home license is for two computers; Corporate licenses cover unlimited computers.
What is good
- Repairs more than 25 video formats
- Can repair multiple files in one operation
- Supports 4K, 8K, VR, and 360° video
- Demo permits free 30-second output previews
What to know first
- SD card videos require transfer to a Windows computer
- Home license is listed at 29.00 USD per once
- Pricing note also lists From $49/yr
Verdict
Kernel Video Repair offers local video repair with batch processing, reference-video support, and short free previews. The listed prices differ in format, so confirm the applicable license and price before buying.
Kernel Video Repair plans and pricing
All plansCompared on file repair software
- Free plan
- No
- Paid from
- $49/yr
- Repair categories
- Video files, including MP4, MOV, MPEG, MJPEG, MTS, M4V, ProRes, RSV, MXF, MKV, AVI, AVCHD, WEBM, ASF, WMV, FLV, DIVX, 3GP, F4V, 3G2, and TS
- Batch repair
- Yes
- Preview before save
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- Windows and macOS
- Repair delivery
- local
