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Avidemux vs PhotoRec
Both stand on data recovery software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source LinuxMacWeb+1
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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. Keep recovered files off the partition being recovered, and expect that original filenames usually will not be restored.
Visit PhotoRecThe facts
| Avidemux | PhotoRec | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | PhotoRec |
| Website | avidemux.sourceforge.net | cgsecurity.org |
| On data recovery software | #1 of 128 | #3 of 128 |
Avidemux: what it does well
PhotoRec: what it does well
- Recognizes more than 480 file extensions
- Works with several disk image formats
- Portable download needs no installer
- Uses read-only access during recovery
What to know first
- Usually cannot recover original filenames
- Does not work well with ReiserFS
- MTP-mode phones are unsupported recovery sources
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