No. 10of 52 ·SD Card Recovery Software

Memory Card File Rescue

Windows · Mac

Freedom report

Two barsScore 6.4

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Runs widely2 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Memory Card File Rescue is ranked #10 of 52 in SD card recovery software on Freedom251. It runs on macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

Memory Card File Rescue plans and pricing

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Memory Card File Rescue Free Bonus software for owners of supported Sony memory media · Windows and macOS versions support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp · 11 Oct 2026

Compared on SD card recovery software

Free plan: Yes
Supported platforms: multi-platform
Recovery sources: Sony CFexpress Type A/B, XQD, SD, Memory Stick, SL-M external SSD, USB flash drive
Raw photo recovery: Yes

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The record

Purpose: The software helps recover data from Sony memory media that may have been accidentally damaged or deleted.
Photo recovery: Supported photo types include JPEG, Sony ARW, Nikon NEF, Canon CR2 and CR3, and 3D MPO files.
Video recovery: Supported video types include MPEG, MP4, XAVC S, AVCHD, MOV, MXF, and XAVC HS.
Other files: The software also supports recovery of documents, but not game data or content-protected music and movies.
Recovery method: Sony says its unique algorithm increases the chance of restoring files, but it does not guarantee that all data can be recovered.
Recovery output: Recovered files are stored on the PC, and some may not play on cameras or other devices depending on recording conditions.
Supported media: Listed media include Sony CFexpress Type A and Type B, XQD and SD cards, Memory Stick, External SSD SL-M series, and USB flash drives, subject to listed exceptions.
Media limits: Sony says operation is verified only with its currently marketed memory media and may not be supported on media from other manufacturers.
Physical damage: The software cannot recover defects or damage to the memory card itself.
Formatted media: Files on a memory medium formatted on a computer or camera may not be recoverable.
Windows availability: The download page lists Windows installer version 3.4.2 and Windows 11 Home, Pro, and Enterprise as supported operating systems.
macOS availability: The download page lists macOS installer version 3.4.2 and macOS 14, 15, and 26 as supported operating systems.
Storage requirement: Sony lists 35 MB for installation, 1 GB for recovery processing, and additional space for recovered files.
macOS limitation: The listed macOS versions are not compatible with Sony External SSD SL-M series.
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best SD Card Recovery Software in 2026#10 of 52
Best Photo Recovery Software in 2026#9 of 46

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Sources

support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/support/memorycard/datarescue/en/index.· checked 11 Oct 2026
support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/support/memorycard/datarescue/en/downlo· checked 11 Oct 2026