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Best Photo recovery software in 2026
Photo recovery software helps you look for lost or deleted photos on supported devices. This list is for people who need a recovery tool without committing to a high price.
- 46 apps
- Research read 16 Oct 2026
- How the order is worked out
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EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard
by EaseUS Data Recovery WizardFree plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1The free edition and trial let users scan and preview before paying, but actual recovery in the trial requires the full version.
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RecoverHelper
by RecoverHelperFree plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1RecoverHelper lists a broad range of storage sources and platforms, plus raw photo recovery and previews. Note the mobile-app pairing requirement for free recovery of formats beyond JPG and PNG.
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Disk Drill
by Disk DrillFree plan MacWindowsDisk Drill offers a free scan-and-preview option, a defined Windows recovery limit and paid recovery licenses.
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Microsoft Quick Assist
Free plan MacWebWindowsChoose Quick Assist for free, attended computer help when the person sharing the device can approve the connection and any control request.
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MiniTool Power Data Recovery
by MiniTool Power Data RecoveryFree plan MacWindowsMiniTool Power Data Recovery covers a wide range of storage sources and data-loss cases. Check the 1 GB free limit and subscription renewal terms before choosing a plan.
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Tenorshare 4DDiG Data Recovery
Free plan MacWindows4DDiG offers card scanning, preview, and recovery on Windows and Mac, with a free allowance and several paid license terms. Check the platform-specific free limit and license before choosing a plan.
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Ontrack EasyRecovery
by Ontrack EasyRecoveryFree plan MacWindowsEasyRecovery lists a wide range of storage sources and scan options, with additional previews and repair features depending on version or plan.
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DiskDigger
Free plan AndroidLinuxMac+1Choose DiskDigger when you need deleted-file recovery across supported computer storage or want Android photo and video recovery.
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Glary Undelete
Free plan WindowsChoose Glary Undelete for free recovery on supported Windows systems and storage formats. Its removable-media coverage, filtering, and recovery estimates are useful when searching many deleted items.
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Memory Card File Rescue
Free plan MacWindowsMemory Card File Rescue covers many photo, video, and document formats on listed Sony media. It cannot guarantee recovery, and it does not address physical damage to a card.
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iCare Data Recovery
Free plan WindowsiCare Data Recovery covers a broad range of media, file types, and Windows versions, with preview, RAID recovery, and Deep Scan.
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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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SD Photo Rescue
Free plan LinuxMacChoose SD Photo Rescue if you need a free, command-line recovery tool for formatted SD cards or disk images on Linux or macOS. Its read-only approach and recovery filters are useful strengths.
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Lexar Recovery Tool
Free plan MacWindowsLexar Recovery Tool covers several common storage devices and file types, with a preview step before recovery.
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Mac Data Recovery Guru
Free plan MacChoose Mac Data Recovery Guru if you want to scan supported media on a compatible Mac and preview files before recovery.
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R-Photo
Free plan WindowsChoose R-Photo for non-commercial file recovery on Windows, especially when the source is a memory card, USB stick, disk, or undamaged RAID array.
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DiskGenius
Free plan WindowsDiskGenius combines recovery with partition, backup and disk utilities in one Windows application.
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Windows Backup
Free plan WindowsChoose Windows Backup if you use a personal Microsoft account and want file and settings backup within Windows.
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UNDELETE 360
Free plan WindowsChoose UNDELETE 360 if you need Windows file recovery across its listed drive types and file systems, with preview and search tools for inspecting results.
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Puran File Recovery
by Puran File RecoveryFree plan WindowsChoose Puran File Recovery if you need a free Windows tool for a supported drive or memory card, with bootable recovery and file preview listed.
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Aiseesoft Data Recovery
Free plan MacWindowsAiseesoft Data Recovery covers many storage sources and includes specialized recovery options. The free quota and differing license terms should guide the plan choice.
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#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price
Compare the platforms you use, then check whether a product has a free plan or free trial and what those terms include. If reading or changing code matters, review the licence before choosing.
Questions
What platforms do these photo recovery tools support?
Listings include tools for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS and the web.
Can I use photo recovery software for free?
Yes. The list includes products with free plans, plus tools marked free or freemium.
Do any products offer a free trial?
Free trials are offered by items on this list. Check the provider's terms for the trial details.
What should I check in a freemium plan?
Review the product page to see what the free use includes and which options require payment.
Why check the software licence?
A licence explains whether you can read, change or redistribute the code. Check it when code access matters.