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Best Photo Recovery Software in 2026 — page 2
- 44 apps
- Research read 23 Sept 2026
- How the order is worked out
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Windows File Recovery
Free plan WindowsChoose Windows File Recovery if you need a free command-line option for deleted files on local storage and can work with its recovery modes.
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Wise Data Recovery
Free plan WindowsWise Data Recovery covers a broad set of drives and removable media on Windows. Its free plan has a 2 GB recovery limit; paid plans raise file limits and cover one or three PCs.
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Data Rescue
by Data RescueFree trial MacWindowsData Rescue covers many internal, external, and removable storage sources, with RAID and bootable recovery among its listed capabilities.
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Hetman Photo Recovery
Free trial LinuxMacWindowsHetman Photo Recovery covers many image formats, storage sources, and file systems, with both quick and deeper analysis.
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CardRecovery
Free trial WindowsCardRecovery combines broad removable-media support with sector scanning, previews, and read-only recovery.
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CardRescue
Free trial MacCardRescue focuses on memory-card media recovery with broad card and file-format support, previews, and read-only scanning.
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Magic Photo Recovery
Free trial LinuxMacWindowsMagic Photo Recovery is focused on image restoration across many storage types and operating systems. Its trial and previews help determine whether needed images are detectable before buying.
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Jihosoft Photo Recovery
Free trial MacWindowsJihosoft Photo Recovery offers media-focused recovery with read-only scanning, previews, imaging, and resumable work.
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Raise Data Recovery
by Raise Data RecoveryFree trial LinuxMacWindowsRaise Data Recovery supports several storage types and operating systems, with a trial and lifetime-use licenses.
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Recovery Explorer
Free trial LinuxMacWindowsRecovery Explorer covers common file recovery through advanced RAID, encryption, and virtual-disk cases, depending on edition.
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O&O DiskRecovery
Free trial WindowsO&O DiskRecovery offers broad Windows storage support, multiple scan methods, previews, and a trial for checking recoverability. The paid license applies separately to each computer where it is used.
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SecureRecovery
Free trial MacWindowsSecureRecovery offers broad file-system and storage support, with separate Windows and macOS capabilities. Check the physical-damage limitation and licence installation allowance before choosing it.
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SFWare Photo Recovery
Free trial MacWindowsSFWare Photo Recovery covers many photo-loss scenarios and storage sources across Windows and macOS. Its preview-based demo can show results, but file saving requires a paid version.
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FonePaw Data Recovery
Paid WindowsFonePaw Data Recovery covers many storage sources and older Windows versions. The paid software starts at $39.87, while exact prices for its named licenses are unspecified.
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GetDataBack Pro
by GetDataBack ProPaid WindowsGetDataBack Pro covers a broad set of Windows storage and file systems, with preview, read-only recovery, and bootable options.
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Yodot Photo Recovery
Free trial WindowsYodot Photo Recovery offers multiple recovery modes, broad media-source support, and previews before retrieval. Use a separate destination drive and review the one-time price before buying.
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UFS Explorer
by UFS ExplorerPaid LinuxMacWindowsChoose UFS Explorer if you need recovery across a broad range of storage types and want an edition matched to personal, commercial or corporate use.
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Recover My Files
Paid WindowsRecover My Files covers a broad set of Windows storage sources, including RAID and memory cards, with file preview support.
