R-Linux

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What R-Linux is

R-Linux is a free file recovery utility for Ext2, Ext3, and Ext4 file systems used in Linux and several Unix systems. It can recover files after deletion, virus attacks, power failure, partition reformatting or deletion, and from disks with bad sectors. Listed recovery sources include hard disks, CDs, DVDs, floppy disks, Compact Flash cards, USB drives, ZIP drives, Memory Sticks, and other removable media. IntelligentScan can search for known file types on devices with unknown file systems, and file preview is available. R-Linux can create disk or partition images, including compressed, split, and password-protected images, and scan data while creating the image. For a disk with bad sectors, it can copy the disk or a portion to an image for processing. Recovered files can be saved to any disk accessible to the host operating system, including network disks. The help documentation lists Linux mdadm and Linux LVM/LVM2 volumes. R-Linux cannot recover data over a network, reconstruct RAIDs, or provide object copy. The Linux version requires a kernel 2.6 or newer distribution that can install RPM or DEB packages, an X.Org X server 1.7.6 or newer, and root privileges to install and run.

Who it suits

R-Linux suits people seeking file recovery from supported Linux file systems on disks or removable media, using a Linux or Windows host version. It is not suited to RAID reconstruction or recovery over a network.

What it does well

Free utility for Ext2, Ext3, and Ext4 recovery.
Supports many removable media types.
Can create compressed, split, and password-protected images.
Previews files before recovery.
Lists support for mdadm and LVM/LVM2 volumes.

What to know first

Does not support RAID reconstruction.
Cannot recover data over a network.
Linux version requires root privileges to install and run.

Limits

The free R-Linux utility cannot recover data over a network, reconstruct RAIDs, or provide object copy. On Linux, it requires a kernel 2.6 or newer distribution capable of installing RPM or DEB packages, an X.Org X server 1.7.6 or newer, and root privileges.

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
R-Linux	Free file recovery utility · Ext2/Ext3/Ext4 FS · Linux and Windows host versions	Free

As r-studio.com lists them, read 10 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

Visit the R-Linux website.
Choose the Linux or Windows host version.
For Linux, use a kernel 2.6 or newer distribution capable of installing RPM or DEB packages, with X.Org X server 1.7.6 or newer.
Install and run the Linux version with root privileges.
Select a supported disk or removable medium to recover from.
Save recovered files to a disk accessible to the host operating system.

Verdict

R-Linux covers several file-loss scenarios and a wide range of storage media, with disk imaging for bad-sector workflows. Its key limits are no RAID reconstruction and no recovery over a network.

Questions

How much does R-Linux cost?

The listed R-Linux plan is free, and the pricing model is free.

Which operating systems does it support?

Linux and Windows host versions are listed. The Linux version has specified kernel, package-installation, X.Org, and root-privilege requirements.

Can it recover files from RAID?

No. RAID recovery and RAID reconstruction are not supported.

Can recovered files be saved to a network disk?

Yes, if the network disk is accessible to the host operating system. R-Linux cannot recover data over a network.

Who makes R-Linux?

R-Tools Technology Inc. is the maker. It provides technical support information and a way to inquire about technical issues on its Technical Support page.

Facts from R-Linux's own pages

Bad-sector workflow: For disks with bad sectors, R-Linux can copy the disk or part of it to an image and process that image. · r-studio.com, 10 Oct 2026
Disk images: It can create disk or partition images, including compressed, split, and password-protected images, and scan objects while creating images. · r-studio.com, 10 Oct 2026
Free plan: Yes · r-studio.com, 21 Sept 2026
Image compatibility: Its compressed images are compatible with images created by R-Drive Image. · r-studio.com, 10 Oct 2026
Limits: Unlike R-Studio, R-Linux cannot recover data over a network, reconstruct RAIDs, or provide object copy. · r-studio.com, 10 Oct 2026
Linux requirements: The Linux version requires a kernel 2.6 or newer distribution capable of installing RPM or DEB packages, an X.Org X server 1.7.6 or newer, and root privileges to install and run. · r-studio.com, 10 Oct 2026
Maker: R-Tools Technology Inc. lists its address as 10520 Yonge Street, Unit 35B, Suite 232, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada. · r-tt.com, 10 Oct 2026
Memory card recovery: Yes · r-studio.com, 21 Sept 2026
Operating systems: Linux; Windows · r-studio.com, 21 Sept 2026
File preview: Yes · r-studio.com, 21 Sept 2026
Purpose: R-Linux is a free file recovery utility for Ext2/Ext3/Ext4 file systems used in Linux and several Unixes. · r-studio.com, 10 Oct 2026
RAID recovery: No · r-studio.com, 21 Sept 2026
Recovery cases: It can recover files removed by a virus attack or power failure, after a partition is reformatted or deleted, and from disks with bad sectors. · r-studio.com, 10 Oct 2026
Recovery destination: Recovered files can be saved to any disk, including network disks, that is accessible to the host operating system. · r-studio.com, 10 Oct 2026
Scanning: R-Linux uses IntelligentScan technology and can search for files with known file types on devices with unknown file systems. · r-studio.com, 10 Oct 2026
Recovery sources: Hard disks; CDs; DVDs; floppy disks; Compact Flash cards; USB drives; ZIP drives; Memory Sticks; other removable media · r-studio.com, 21 Sept 2026
Support: R-Tools Technology provides technical support information and a way to inquire about technical issues on its Technical Support page. · r-tt.com, 10 Oct 2026
Supported volumes: The help documentation lists support for Linux mdadm volumes and Linux LVM/LVM2. · r-studio.com, 10 Oct 2026