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Best SD Card Recovery Software in 2026

An SD card recovery tool can scan for lost files and attempt to restore them. Compare the listed scan modes and raw file recovery, and check whether file preview helps you identify items before recovery. EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard, Disk Drill, and MiniTool Power Data Recovery are among the names to consider. Free plan availability and its recovery limit may affect whether an option suits the amount of data you need; compare those details with the paid-from price. Bootable recovery media and supported platforms can also shape your choice, depending on the computer and recovery setup you plan to use.

54 apps
Research read 23 Sept 2026
How the order is worked out

1

DiskDigger

Free plan AndroidLinuxMac+1

Choose DiskDigger when you need deleted-file recovery across supported computer storage or want Android photo and video recovery.

7.5 Free plan · paid from $19.99 Visit site
2

Aiseesoft Data Recovery

Free plan MacWindows

Aiseesoft Data Recovery covers many storage sources and includes specialized recovery options. The free quota and differing license terms should guide the plan choice.

7.4 Free plan · paid from $60 Visit site
3

EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard
by EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1

The free edition and trial let users scan and preview before paying, but actual recovery in the trial requires the full version.

7.4 Free plan · paid from $69.95 Visit site
4

Bitwar Data Recovery

Free plan MacWindows

Bitwar Data Recovery offers several scan modes, broad file support, previews, and resumable results across Windows and macOS.

7.3 From $59/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
5

DMDE
by DMDE
Free plan LinuxMacWindows

Choose DMDE if you need recovery across its listed media and want functions such as RAID recovery, bootable recovery, or file preview.

7.3 Free plan Visit site
6

DoYourData Recovery

Free plan iPhoneMacWindows

DoYourData Recovery covers a broad range of storage sources and file-loss scenarios, with preview available before recovery.

7.3 Free plan Visit site
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Active@ File Recovery
by Active@ File Recovery
Free plan Windows

Active@ File Recovery offers broad source coverage, legacy Windows support, and recovery tools including bootable operation and preview.

7.2 Free plan · paid from $29.95 Visit site
8

AOMEI FastRecovery

Free plan Windows

FastRecovery covers many Windows storage sources and offers file preview before recovery. Check its scan-mode and damaged-disk limits, and note the recovery cap on the Free edition.

7.2 Free plan Visit site
9

Disk Drill
by Disk Drill
Free plan MacWindows

Disk Drill offers a free scan-and-preview option, a defined Windows recovery limit and paid recovery licenses.

7.2 Free plan · paid from $89/yr Visit site
10

PhotoRec
by PhotoRec
Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1

PhotoRec supports recovery from a broad range of media and file systems, including after serious file-system damage or reformatting.

7.2 Free plan Visit site
11

DiskGenius

Free plan Windows

DiskGenius combines recovery with partition, backup and disk utilities in one Windows application.

7.1 Free plan · paid from $69.90 Visit site
12

iBoysoft Data Recovery
by iBoysoft Data Recovery
Free plan MacWindows

iBoysoft Data Recovery covers a broad range of listed storage devices and offers scan-and-preview access before purchase.

7.0 Free plan · paid from $59.95/user/mo Visit site
13

Lexar Recovery Tool

Free plan MacWindows

Lexar Recovery Tool covers several common storage devices and file types, with a preview step before recovery.

7.0 Free plan Visit site
14

Glary Undelete

Free plan Windows

Choose 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.

6.9 Free plan Visit site
15

Hasleo Data Recovery
by Hasleo Data Recovery
Free plan Windows

6.9 Free plan Visit site
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iCare Data Recovery

Free plan Windows

iCare Data Recovery covers a broad range of media, file types, and Windows versions, with preview, RAID recovery, and Deep Scan.

6.9 Free plan Visit site
17

iCare Photo Recovery

Free plan Windows

iCare Photo Recovery focuses on scanning for and saving lost photos, with a broad list of image formats and recovery situations. Photo recovery is free, but other file formats may require payment.

6.9 Free plan Visit site
18

Macrorit Data Recovery
by Macrorit Data Recovery
Free plan MacWindows

Macrorit Data Recovery covers a wide range of devices and recovery situations. The free allowance lets you attempt one recovery, while paid plans add platform-specific and RAID capabilities.

6.9 Free plan · paid from $59.90 Visit site
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Memory Card File Rescue

Free plan MacWindows

Memory 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.

6.9 Free plan Visit site
20

MiniTool Power Data Recovery
by MiniTool Power Data Recovery
Free plan MacWindows

MiniTool 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.

6.9 Free plan · paid from $69/mo Visit site
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Ontrack EasyRecovery
by Ontrack EasyRecovery
Free plan MacWindows

EasyRecovery lists a wide range of storage sources and scan options, with additional previews and repair features depending on version or plan.

6.9 Free plan Visit site
22

Panasonic SD Card File Recovery Software

Free plan MacWindows

The software has a narrow recovery scope and Panasonic warns that recovery is not assured. Check the listed system requirements and card-repair requirement before relying on it.

6.9 Free plan Visit site
23

iToolab RecoverGo

Free plan Windows

RecoverGo offers broad photo-source and format support, multiple scan modes and read-only recovery. The 1 GB free limit and Windows-only availability make the plan and platform details important.

6.8 Free plan · paid from $69.99/mo Visit site
24

Mac Data Recovery Guru

Free plan Mac

Choose Mac Data Recovery Guru if you want to scan supported media on a compatible Mac and preview files before recovery.

6.8 Free plan Visit site
25

Recoverit
by Recoverit
Free plan MacWindows

Recoverit lists recovery options for a broad range of storage sources, along with bootable recovery and file previews.

6.8 Free plan · paid from $99.95 Visit site

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