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Best SD card recovery software in 2026

52 apps
Research read 16 Oct 2026
How the order is worked out

1

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.

7.7 Free plan · paid from $69.95 Visit site
2

DoYourData Recovery

Free plan iPhoneMacWindows

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

7.6 Free plan Visit site
3

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.

7.6 Free plan Visit site
4

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.

7.4 Free plan · paid from $89/yr Visit site
5

TestDisk
by TestDisk
Free plan LinuxMacWindows

TestDisk covers partition, boot, and file recovery across a wide range of listed formats and operating systems.

7.4 Free plan Visit site
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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.

7.3 Free plan · paid from $69/mo Visit site
7

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.

7.3 Free plan Visit site
8

Tenorshare 4DDiG Data Recovery

Free plan MacWindows

4DDiG 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.

7.3 Free plan Visit site
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DiskDigger

Free plan AndroidLinuxMac+1

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

7.3 Free plan · paid from $19.99 Visit site
10

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
11

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.

7.2 Free plan Visit site
12

Lexar Recovery Tool

Free plan MacWindows

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

7.2 Free plan Visit site
13

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.

7.2 Free plan Visit site
14

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.

7.2 Free plan Visit site
15

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.

7.2 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.

7.1 Free plan Visit site
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Wise Data Recovery

Free plan Windows

Wise 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.

7.1 Free plan · paid from $79.95/yr Visit site
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SD Photo Rescue

Free plan LinuxMac

Choose 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.

7.1 Free plan Visit site
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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.

7.0 Free plan Visit site
20

Windows Backup

Free plan Windows

Choose Windows Backup if you use a personal Microsoft account and want file and settings backup within Windows.

7.0 Free plan Visit site
21

DiskGenius

Free plan Windows

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

7.0 Free plan · paid from $69.90 Visit site
22

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.

7.0 Free plan Visit site
23

Bitwar Data Recovery

Free plan MacWindows

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

7.0 From $59/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
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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
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UNDELETE 360

Free plan Windows

Choose UNDELETE 360 if you need Windows file recovery across its listed drive types and file systems, with preview and search tools for inspecting results.

6.9 Free plan · paid from $39 Visit site

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