Best Photo Recovery Software in 2026
Updated
When image files go missing, recovery tools differ in the sources they can scan and the ways they search. Compare EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard, Disk Drill, and MiniTool Power Data Recovery on recovery sources, scan modes, and raw photo recovery. Photo preview can help you assess found images, while disk image support and supported platforms matter for your workflow. Also weigh whether a free plan is available, its recovery limit, and the paid-from price. Check the listed capabilities against the media and file types you need to recover.
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21free plans on this page
$5/molowest paid tier
12 Oct 2026last checked
21 of 21 with known pricing have a free tier;0 apps show full bars: free, open, on most devices and documented.
| # | App | Signal | Free tier | Open code | Devices | From | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EaseUS Data Recovery WizardWindows · Mac · Android · iPhone | Three bars | 4 of 6 | $8.33/mo | 6.6 | ||
| 2 | RecoverHelperWindows · Mac · Android · iPhone | Three bars | 4 of 6 | Free | 6.6 | ||
| 3 | Disk DrillWindows · Mac | Two bars | 2 of 6 | $7.42/mo | 6.5 | ||
| 4 | Microsoft Quick AssistWeb · Windows · Mac | Three bars | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | ||
| 5 | MiniTool Power Data RecoveryWindows · Mac | Two bars | 2 of 6 | $7.42/mo | 6.5 | ||
| 6 | PhotoRecWindows · Mac · Linux · Self-hosted | Three bars | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | ||
| 7 | TestDiskWindows · Mac · Linux | Three bars | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | ||
| 8 | iCare Data RecoveryWindows | Two bars | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | ||
| 9 | Memory Card File RescueWindows · Mac | Two bars | 2 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | ||
| 10 | Ontrack EasyRecoveryWindows · Mac | Two bars | 2 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | ||
| 11 | SD Photo RescueMac · Linux | Two bars | 2 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | ||
| 12 | Tenorshare 4DDiG Data RecoveryWindows · Mac | Two bars | 2 of 6 | $5/mo | 6.4 | ||
| 13 | UNDELETE 360Windows | Two bars | 1 of 6 | $39/mo | 6.4 | ||
| 14 | Wise Data RecoveryWindows | Two bars | 1 of 6 | $6.66/mo | 6.4 | ||
| 15 | DiskGeniusWindows | Two bars | 1 of 6 | $8.32/mo | 6.3 | ||
| 16 | Glary UndeleteWindows | Two bars | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.3 | ||
| 17 | Lexar Recovery ToolWindows · Mac | Two bars | 2 of 6 | Free | 6.3 | ||
| 18 | Mac Data Recovery GuruMac | Two bars | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.3 | ||
| 19 | R-PhotoWindows | Two bars | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.3 | ||
| 20 | RecuvaWindows | Two bars | 1 of 6 | ₹990/mo | 6.3 | ||
| 21 | Puran File RecoveryWindows | Two bars | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.2 | ||
| 22 | DiskDiggerWindows · Mac · Linux · Android | Two bars | 4 of 6 | $19.99/mo | 5.6 | ||
| 23 | DMDEWindows · Mac · Linux | Two bars | 3 of 6 | 5.5 | |||
| 24 | Aiseesoft Data RecoveryWindows · Mac | One bar | 2 of 6 | $10/mo | 5.4 | ||
| 25 | ForemostMac · Linux | One bar | 2 of 6 | 5.4 |
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | App | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Supported platforms | Recovery sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard | 6.6 | Free plan | $8.33/mo | Yes | 69.95 one-time | ||
| 2 | RecoverHelper | 6.6 | Free plan | Free | Yes | multi-platform | internal HDDs and SSDs, external HDDs and SSDs, SD and microSD cards, USB flash drives, digital cameras | |
| 3 | Disk Drill | 6.5 | Free plan | $7.42/mo | Yes | |||
| 4 | Microsoft Quick Assist | 6.5 | Free plan | Free | Yes | |||
| 5 | MiniTool Power Data Recovery | 6.5 | Free plan | $7.42/mo | Yes | |||
| 6 | PhotoRec | 6.5 | Free plan | Free | Yes | |||
| 7 | TestDisk | 6.5 | Free plan | Free | Yes | |||
| 8 | iCare Data Recovery | 6.4 | Free plan | Yes | ||||
| 9 | Memory Card File Rescue | 6.4 | Free plan | Free | Yes | multi-platform | Sony CFexpress Type A/B, XQD, SD, Memory Stick, SL-M external SSD, USB flash drive | |
| 10 | Ontrack EasyRecovery | 6.4 | Free plan | Free | Yes | |||
| 11 | SD Photo Rescue | 6.4 | Free plan | Free | Yes | multi-platform | SD cards; raw disk-image files | |
| 12 | Tenorshare 4DDiG Data Recovery | 6.4 | Free plan | $5/mo | Yes | |||
| 13 | UNDELETE 360 | 6.4 | Free plan | $39/mo | Yes | 39 one-time | ||
| 14 | Wise Data Recovery | 6.4 | Free plan | $6.66/mo | Yes | |||
| 15 | DiskGenius | 6.3 | Free plan | $8.32/mo | Yes | 69.9 one-time | ||
| 16 | Glary Undelete | 6.3 | Free plan | Free | Yes | windows | Local disks, external devices, CompactFlash, SmartMedia, MultiMedia, and Secure Digital cards | |
| 17 | Lexar Recovery Tool | 6.3 | Free plan | Free | Yes | |||
| 18 | Mac Data Recovery Guru | 6.3 | Free plan | Free | Yes | |||
| 19 | R-Photo | 6.3 | Free plan | Free | Yes | |||
| 20 | Recuva | 6.3 | Free plan | ₹990/mo | Yes | |||
| 21 | Puran File Recovery | 6.2 | Free plan | Free | Yes | |||
| 22 | DiskDigger | 5.6 | $19.99/mo | Yes | 19.99 one-time | |||
| 23 | DMDE | 5.5 | Yes | |||||
| 24 | Aiseesoft Data Recovery | 5.4 | $10/mo | Yes | 60 one-time | |||
| 25 | Foremost | 5.4 | Yes |
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