{"id":1141,"date":"2024-02-26T10:47:22","date_gmt":"2024-02-26T10:47:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/?p=1141"},"modified":"2024-06-13T02:37:06","modified_gmt":"2024-06-13T02:37:06","slug":"open-source-data-recovery-software","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/open-source-data-recovery-software\/","title":{"rendered":"Best 10 Open Source Data Recovery Software for Windows\/Mac"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Losing important data to virus attacks, malware issues, electrical outbreaks, and the like can bring discomfort, especially if you don\u2019t have the budget to buy a data recovery tool. Hence, you will be left with the option of sourcing an open-source data recovery software that can retrieve every element of the lost data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this post, we will explore the best 10 open-source data recovery software for Windows\/Mac.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/open-source-data-recovery-software\/#Top_1_TestDisk\" >Top 1. TestDisk<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/open-source-data-recovery-software\/#Top_2_Ddrescue\" >Top 2. Ddrescue<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/open-source-data-recovery-software\/#Top_3_Kickass_Undelete\" >Top 3. Kickass Undelete<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/open-source-data-recovery-software\/#Top_4_Areca_Backup\" >Top 4. Areca Backup<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/open-source-data-recovery-software\/#Top_5_FreeUndelete\" >Top 5. FreeUndelete<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/open-source-data-recovery-software\/#Top_6_Disk_Drill\" >Top 6. Disk Drill<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/open-source-data-recovery-software\/#Top_7_Stellar_Data_Recovery\" >Top 7. Stellar Data Recovery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/open-source-data-recovery-software\/#Top_8_Recuva\" >Top  8. Recuva<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/open-source-data-recovery-software\/#Top_9_Data_Rescue_6\" >Top 9. Data Rescue 6<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/open-source-data-recovery-software\/#Top_10_Remo_Recover\" >Top 10. Remo Recover<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/open-source-data-recovery-software\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_1_TestDisk\"><\/span>Top 1. TestDisk<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>TestDisk is a software whose primary functions are to revive non-bootable disks and to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/recover-deleted-partition\/\" title=\"\">recover lost partitions<\/a>. This software is open to use for both professionals and beginners. It has an option that helps beginners collect reliable data about a non-bootable drive, before sending it to tech companies for proper analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Compatibility: <\/strong>Windows and Mac<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"669\" height=\"338\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/testdisk-file-recovery-software.png\" alt=\"testdisk file recovery software\" class=\"wp-image-1089\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/testdisk-file-recovery-software.png 669w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/testdisk-file-recovery-software-300x152.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 669px) 100vw, 669px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>User Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;TestDisk is completely free to use, recovers lost data &amp; lost partitions quickly and easily.<\/em>&#8220;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 It has no data recovery limit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Can recover the boot sector for NTFS, FAT32, FAT12, and FAT16<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Can locate the backup SuperBlock for ext2, 3, and 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2796 Does not have a friendly interface<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_2_Ddrescue\"><\/span>Top 2. Ddrescue<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ddrescue works by copying files from one storage device to another just to be able to recover lost data. Its major function involves converting map files to other formats. Amongst its other features is a fill mode, which allows you to overwrite part of the output file, i.e., wiping data, marking bad areas, and repairing damaged sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Compatibility:<\/strong> Windows and Mac<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"436\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ddrescue-gui.png\" alt=\"ddrescue gui\" class=\"wp-image-1155\" style=\"width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ddrescue-gui.png 700w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ddrescue-gui-300x187.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>User Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;The expressive visual representation is very helpful. Tested and works well on Windows, Mac, and Linux.<\/em>&#8220;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Its recovery operation is fully automatic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 It can recover files with multiple partitions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Can pause and resume the recovery process<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Supports storage devices like: <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/SATA\" title=\"\">SATA<\/a>, ATA, SCSI, MFM drive, floppy disc, and more<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2796 Cannot preview files before recovery<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_3_Kickass_Undelete\"><\/span>Top 3. Kickass Undelete<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Kickass Undelete is a free and open-source recovery software that retrieves files from hard drives, flash drives, and SD cards. One of its standout attributes is a very fast scanner that displays the file name, size, type, date modified, and path for easy recovery. People around the world use it because it supports several languages like: English, Spanish, German, French, Chinese, Italian, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Compatibility:<\/strong> Windows<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"410\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kickass-undelete.png\" alt=\"kickass undelete\" class=\"wp-image-1159\" style=\"width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kickass-undelete.png 700w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kickass-undelete-300x176.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>User Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;The interface is very simple. I like how KickAss Undelete gives me a proper overview of all lost files and predicts the chance of recovery.<\/em>&#8220;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Easy-to-use interface<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Its features are basic and understandable<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Supports FAT\/NTFS file system<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2796 Not suitable for recovering corrupted data<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_4_Areca_Backup\"><\/span>Top 4. Areca Backup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Areca Backup is an efficient software that ensures the safety and recovery of users&#8217; data. This software gives you the option to create backups for your files locally or on FTP servers, which helps in easily recovering lost data in the future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And that&#8217;s not all; Areca Backup also offers you the chance to seamlessly go through your archives to track and recover several versions of files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Compatibility:<\/strong> Windows<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/areca-backup.png\" alt=\"areca backup\" class=\"wp-image-1165\" style=\"width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/areca-backup.png 700w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/areca-backup-300x217.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>User Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;Areca has all the features I&#8217;m in search of. I don&#8217;t have to learn how to use another recovery software.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Fast compression and backup of files<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Can merge a set of archives to form a single one<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Large storage capacity for easy recovery<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2796 Can&#8217;t backup or recover locked files without a plugin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_5_FreeUndelete\"><\/span>Top 5. FreeUndelete<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like the name, FreeUndelete is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/free-file-recovery-software-windows\/\" title=\"\">free data recovery tool<\/a> that supports the recovery of photos, videos, emails, database records, and multimedia. This open source disk recovery software retrieves all deleted files including the ones already cleared from the recycle bin. However, FreeUndelete is only free for personal use, registered businesses need to purchase the licensed version to recover files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Compatibility: <\/strong>Windows<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"441\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/freeundelete.png\" alt=\"freeundelete\" class=\"wp-image-1169\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/freeundelete.png 700w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/freeundelete-300x189.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>User Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;FreeUndelete is the only software that successfully recovered my files. It&#8217;s super great for FAT\/NTFS file system.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Can retrieve lost data scattered across the storage medium as an individual file<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Doesn\u2019t have pop-up Ads<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Supports multiple file systems like NTFS 1.0, NTFS 2.0, FAT12, FAT16, and FAT32<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2796 Doesn&#8217;t perform a deep scan and might stop in the middle of recovery<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_6_Disk_Drill\"><\/span>Top 6. Disk Drill<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Disk Drill is a very powerful open-source data recovery program that is capable of retrieving data from storage devices when it seems impossible. With just a click, Disk Drill scans your device and displays a list of recoverable files. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This tool is equipped with a recovery vault that protects your files by retaining their metadata in case of any accidental deletion. The vault is more like an extended recycle bin but does not consume additional space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Compatibility: <\/strong>Windows and Mac<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"773\" height=\"397\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/diskdrill-file-recovery-software.jpg\" alt=\"Disk Drill file recovery software\" class=\"wp-image-1019\" style=\"width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/diskdrill-file-recovery-software.jpg 773w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/diskdrill-file-recovery-software-300x154.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/diskdrill-file-recovery-software-768x394.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 773px) 100vw, 773px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>User Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;Disk Drill is simple to use, intuitive, and fast. The installation was easy and my activation code (sent via email) was almost immediately.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Very fast and efficient<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Supports storage devices like SSD, HDD, SD card, flash drives, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Can predict a file recovery success rate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2796 The free version only retrieves data size of 500 MB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_7_Stellar_Data_Recovery\"><\/span>Top 7. Stellar Data Recovery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Stellar is a sophisticated recovery tool equipped with features that ensure seamless data recovery. One of its notable features includes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/partition-recovery-program\/\" title=\"\">Advanced Partition Recovery<\/a>, which involves quick and deep scans to locate and restore inaccessible partitions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, when running a hard drive scan, this software allows you to save scan information and then continue the recovery process later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Compatibility: <\/strong>Windows and Mac<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"661\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/stellar-file-recovery-software.png\" alt=\"stellar file recovery software\" class=\"wp-image-1017\" style=\"width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/stellar-file-recovery-software.png 661w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/stellar-file-recovery-software-300x211.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 661px) 100vw, 661px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>User Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;Nice &amp; simple software! All I need to do is hit the Scan button and recovery is done!&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Its UI is easy to understand and navigate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Allows users to preview files before recovery<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Capable of recovering scratched or partially burnt optical media like DVDs, CDs, and Blu-ray discs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2796 The free version only retrieves a file size of 1GB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_8_Recuva\"><\/span>Top  8. Recuva<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Recuva is a data recovery software whose free version has no limit to the size and quantity of files. Although the professional version guarantees a higher recovery rate. This tool comes with an Advanced Mode, which allows you to select the specific file type and location you want to scan. What this does is to fasten the scanning process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After the scanning process is completed, it ensures all corrupted data are repaired before recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Compatibility:<\/strong> Windows<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"455\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/video-recovery-recuva.png\" alt=\"video recovery recuva\" class=\"wp-image-224\" style=\"width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/video-recovery-recuva.png 700w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/video-recovery-recuva-300x195.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>User Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;If you are looking for a good recovery program with a small disk footprint with no financial cost, Recuva is the best. The interface offers restrained style and efficiency.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Recover data to a local drive or cloud<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Has a quick search option with filter tools<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Advanced scanning and &#8220;secure delete files&#8221; for permanent deletion<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2796 The free version has no customer support service<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_9_Data_Rescue_6\"><\/span>Top 9. Data Rescue 6<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Data Rescue 6 is an open-source file recovery software notable for drive scanning, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/restore-deleted-files-windows\/\" title=\"\">recovery of lost files<\/a>, drive cloning, and creation of a recovery drive as a backup for when your device malfunctions. It has a feature known as FileIQ, which enables the software to learn new file types for future recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Compatibility:<\/strong> Windows and Mac<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"571\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/data-rescue-6.png\" alt=\"data rescue 6\" class=\"wp-image-1057\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/data-rescue-6.png 700w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/data-rescue-6-300x245.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>User Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;I heard about Data Rescue 6 and tried it. It lived up to its name and recovered all of my data. I am very happy to have all my documents, pictures and programs back.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Its professional mode allows you to work with RAID setups<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Gives you a chance to clone your hard drive when it&#8217;s no longer performing well<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Supports various file systems like FAT, FAT32, exFAT, APFS, and NTFS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2796 Scanning and recovery need a secondary storage media to function<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_10_Remo_Recover\"><\/span>Top 10. Remo Recover<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Remo Recover is a complete data recovery software that is highly compatible with all storage devices. With just four steps, you can recover loads of lost data (select drive, scan drive, preview data, and save data). Additionally, Remo Recover has a Save and Scan feature that allows you to preview and save files bit by bit while the scanning process is going on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Compatibility: <\/strong>Windows and Mac<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"395\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/remo-recover.png\" alt=\"remo recover\" class=\"wp-image-1045\" style=\"width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/remo-recover.png 700w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/remo-recover-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>User Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;Excellent customer service. Anytime I have an issue, I get quick response from the support team.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Easy to use<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Its customer service operates 24\/7<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Highly secured; free from malware or adware<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Support the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/recover-deleted-pictures\/\" title=\"\">recovery of deleted pictures<\/a> in various formats<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2796 Consume more space than most software<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes when you try to free up some space on your computer, you might end up deleting important data. Getting your data back is quite easy if it&#8217;s still in the recycle bin. However, if the data you need is removed from the Trash Bin, the most cost-effective solution is to try any of the open-source data recovery software reviewed in this article to get back the files you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you find the tools provided by open-source recovery tools are not enough to handle all the situations, it&#8217;s recommended to try a more feature-rich <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/win-data-recovery\/\" title=\"\">data recovery software<\/a> &#8211; ONERECOVERY.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bak-pro-all-usa.oss-accelerate.aliyuncs.com\/recovery\/install\/OneRecoveryInstall_2.exe\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"251\" height=\"91\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/onerecovery-win-download-button.png\" alt=\"onerecovery win download button\" class=\"wp-image-1768\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Losing important data to virus attacks, malware issues, electrical outbreaks, and the like can bring&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1143,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1141","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-software-review"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1141"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1141"}],"version-history":[{"count":53,"href":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1141\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1778,"href":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1141\/revisions\/1778"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1143"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1141"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1141"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1141"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}