{"id":2168,"date":"2024-07-12T10:14:52","date_gmt":"2024-07-12T10:14:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/?p=2168"},"modified":"2024-10-31T10:26:20","modified_gmt":"2024-10-31T10:26:20","slug":"sd-card-file-recovery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/sd-card-file-recovery\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Recover Deleted Files from SD Cards in 6 Ways"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>&#8220;I have lost the important photos and documents while transferring files from my SD card. I tried the Recycle Bin, backups-nothing there. Now, I&#8217;m trying to find ways to undelete from SDcard. Has anyone ever been in such a situation? What did you try to do to restore your lost files? Anything would do!&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though SD Card stands for Secure Digital Memory Card, data stored on SD cards are not entirely secure. You may experience various problems, such as accidental deletion, virus attacks, or severe damage that will result in lost files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But amidst all these, you can still recover your files. Many users don\u2019t know how to do this, causing them to panic about returning their files. In this post, we will be explaining the proven methods to recover deleted files from SD cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_71 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 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href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/sd-card-file-recovery\/#Common_Causes_of_SD_Card_Data_Loss\" title=\"Common Causes of SD Card Data Loss\">Common Causes of SD Card Data Loss<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/sd-card-file-recovery\/#How_to_Recover_Deleted_Files_from_SD_Card_with_ONERCOVERY\" title=\"How to Recover Deleted Files from SD Card with ONERCOVERY\">How to Recover Deleted Files from SD Card with ONERCOVERY<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/storage-device-tips\/sd-card-file-recovery\/#How_to_Restore_Deleted_Data_from_SD_Cards_Using_Backups\" title=\"How to Restore Deleted Data from SD Cards Using Backups\">How to Restore Deleted Data from SD Cards Using Backups<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/sd-card-file-recovery\/#Rescue_Deleted_Files_from_SD_Card_Using_Windows_Backup\" title=\"Rescue Deleted Files from SD Card Using Windows Backup\">Rescue Deleted Files from SD Card Using Windows Backup<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/sd-card-file-recovery\/#Retrieve_Deleted_Data_from_SD_Card_with_Time_Machine_Backup\" title=\"Retrieve Deleted Data from SD Card with Time Machine Backup\">Retrieve Deleted Data from SD Card with Time Machine Backup<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/storage-device-tips\/sd-card-file-recovery\/#How_to_Recover_Deleted_Files_from_SD_Card_without_Software\" title=\"How to Recover Deleted Files from SD Card without Software\">How to Recover Deleted Files from SD Card without Software<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/sd-card-file-recovery\/#Check_the_Recycle_Bin_or_Trash\" title=\"Check the Recycle Bin or Trash\">Check the Recycle Bin or Trash<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/sd-card-file-recovery\/#Use_Command_Prompt_for_SD_Disk_Recovery\" title=\"Use Command Prompt for SD Disk Recovery\">Use Command Prompt for SD Disk Recovery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/sd-card-file-recovery\/#Retrieve_Data_from_SD_Card_with_Professional_Help\" title=\"Retrieve Data from SD Card with Professional Help\">Retrieve Data from SD Card with Professional Help<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/storage-device-tips\/sd-card-file-recovery\/#Bonus_Tips_for_Secure_Digital_Card_Recovery\" title=\"Bonus: Tips for Secure Digital Card Recovery\">Bonus: Tips for Secure Digital Card Recovery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/sd-card-file-recovery\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/sd-card-file-recovery\/#FAQs_About_SD_Card_File_Recovery\" title=\"FAQs About SD Card File Recovery\">FAQs About SD Card File Recovery<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/sd-card-file-recovery\/#How_to_find_deleted_files_on_an_SD_card\" title=\"How to find deleted files on an SD card?\">How to find deleted files on an SD card?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/sd-card-file-recovery\/#How_to_view_deleted_files_on_an_SD_card\" title=\"How to view deleted files on an SD card?\">How to view deleted files on an SD card?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/sd-card-file-recovery\/#How_do_I_recover_permanently_deleted_videos_from_my_SD_card\" title=\"How do I recover permanently deleted videos from my SD card?\">How do I recover permanently deleted videos from my SD card?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/sd-card-file-recovery\/#How_can_I_recover_files_from_my_SD_card\" title=\"How can I recover files from my SD card?\">How can I recover files from my SD card?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Learn_About_SD_Card_File_Recovery\"><\/span>Learn About SD Card File Recovery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below, you will learn the most common reasons for SD card data loss and some tips &amp; tricks you can use to rescue deleted files from SD cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Causes_of_SD_Card_Data_Loss\"><\/span>Common Causes of SD Card Data Loss<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Causes<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Description<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\ud83d\uddd1\ufe0f Accidental Deletion<\/td><td>Mistaking an unwanted file for another, and going ahead to press <strong>Delete<\/strong> is a common cause of SD card data loss. But you can still recover it with data recovery software, especially if the storage space has not been overwritten by a new file.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2139\ufe0f Formatting Issues<\/td><td>Windows and Mac have different file systems. Inserting an SD card that\u2019s formatted with an incompatible file system may result in data loss. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/recover-formatted-sd-card\/\" title=\"\">recover formatted SD card data<\/a> by using professional data recovery software, file history backups (on Windows), or Time Machine (on Mac).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\ud83d\udcc1 File System Corruption<\/td><td>Your SD card file system may be corrupted by viruses and malware attacks, resulting in loss of data. But you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/how-to-fix-corrupted-sd-card\/\" title=\"\">fix a corrupted SD card<\/a> and restore your files by using specialized data recovery software to scan and retrieve lost files.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\ud83d\udcbe Physical Damage<\/td><td>SD card data loss because of severe damages like water damage or physical impact can be tough to rectify. You need the help of professional data recovery services to restore missing files.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Recover_Deleted_Files_from_SD_Card_with_ONERCOVERY\"><\/span>How to Recover Deleted Files from SD Card with ONERCOVERY<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The best method to restore deleted files from an SD card is choosing the right data recovery software. Amongst the options in the market, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/\" title=\"\">ONERECOVERY<\/a> is one of the best data recovery software you can rely on. It provides an all-in-one data recovery solution, ranging from restoring files lost as a result of deletion, overwritten errors, formatting issues, file system corruption, software crashes, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ONERECOVERY is a free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/sd-card-recovery-software\/\" title=\"\">secure digital data recovery tool<\/a> that\u2019s compatible with several memory cards (e.g. MiniSD card, MicroSD card, SmartMedia, CF card, &amp; xD-Picture card) and operating systems (e.g. Windows &amp; Mac). It has a straightforward and user-intuitive interface that allows users to easily recover lost files without the need for any expertise or knowledge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udcdd Follow these steps to recover deleted files from SD cards using ONERECOVERY:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1. <\/strong>Download and install ONERECOVERY on your computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2. <\/strong>Insert the SD card into your computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3.<\/strong> Launch ONERECOVERY and click on your SD card.<\/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=\"498\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/onerecovery-main-interface.png\" alt=\"how can i recover files from my sd card\" class=\"wp-image-163\" style=\"width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/onerecovery-main-interface.png 700w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/onerecovery-main-interface-300x213.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4. <\/strong>Automatically, ONERECOVERY begins to scan your SD card for all lost files, including deleted, overwritten, and corrupted files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5. <\/strong>Preview the results, select the files you want to restore and click Recover.<\/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=\"487\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/onerecovery-recover-button.png\" alt=\"sd memory card data recovery software\" class=\"wp-image-1669\" style=\"width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/onerecovery-recover-button.png 700w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/onerecovery-recover-button-300x209.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Within a few seconds, you will recover all your SD card missing files, including images, audio, videos, documents, archives, etc. If you are looking for a powerful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/photo-recovery-software\/\" title=\"\">photo recovery software<\/a> to get back the lost pictures on your SD cards, don&#8217;t hesitate to download it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This software also supports the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/sd-card-recovery-mac\/\" title=\"\">recovery of SD card on Mac<\/a>. If you didn&#8217;t back up the files using the Time Machine, this data recovery software can help you retrieve the lost data in only 3 steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udce5 <strong>Give it a free test run\u2014download it today!<\/strong><\/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\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/onerecovery-windows-download-button.png\" alt=\"onerecovery windows download button\" class=\"wp-image-1937\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Restore_Deleted_Data_from_SD_Cards_Using_Backups\"><\/span>How to Restore Deleted Data from SD Cards Using Backups<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a backup of your SD card data on other storage devices, you can use these solutions to retrieve the deleted data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rescue_Deleted_Files_from_SD_Card_Using_Windows_Backup\"><\/span>Rescue Deleted Files from SD Card Using Windows Backup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Windows backup is an in-built feature that allows users to create regular backups of files, which can be beneficial in restoring deleted data. This recovery method is easy to set up, restoring deleted files to their original locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But for this method to work, ensure you\u2019ve connected your SD card to the computer previously and enabled Windows to create backups of your memory card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udcdd Here are the steps to restore deleted data from SD cards using Windows backup:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1. <\/strong>Connect the SD card to your computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2. <\/strong>Go to your Windows search bar, type Control Panel, and click on the result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3. <\/strong>Navigate to System and Security, and then click on Backup and Restore (Windows 7).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"430\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/rescue-deleted-files-from-sd-card.png\" alt=\"sd card file recovery freeware\" class=\"wp-image-2189\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/rescue-deleted-files-from-sd-card.png 600w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/rescue-deleted-files-from-sd-card-300x215.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4. <\/strong>Select Restore my files and check for the deleted files you want to recover. Select them and click on Next.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"511\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/recover-sd-card-from-windows-backup.png\" alt=\"retrieve data from sd card from windows backup\" class=\"wp-image-2192\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/recover-sd-card-from-windows-backup.png 600w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/recover-sd-card-from-windows-backup-300x256.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5. <\/strong>Save the recovered files to their original location or choose another location to save them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 6. <\/strong>Click on Restore to complete the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Retrieve_Deleted_Data_from_SD_Card_with_Time_Machine_Backup\"><\/span>Retrieve Deleted Data from SD Card with Time Machine Backup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like how Windows has its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/restore-from-time-machine\/\" title=\"\">built-in backup feature<\/a>, Time Machine is the built-in backup feature of macOS. It\u2019s an excellent tool, great for backup of an entire system, including external devices like SD cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This recovery method requires connecting an external drive to the computer for storing the Time Machine backup. Also, you must enable Time Machine and include your SD card in the backup settings so that anytime it\u2019s inserted, there\u2019s an automated backup of files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udcdd Here are the steps for SD card file recovery using Time Machine:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1.<\/strong> Connect the SD card to your Mac.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2. <\/strong>Open Finder and go to the Time Machine menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3. <\/strong>Select Enter Time Machine.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"261\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/recover-sd-card-from-time-machine.png\" alt=\"sd disk recovery via time machine\" class=\"wp-image-2200\" style=\"width:550px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/recover-sd-card-from-time-machine.png 550w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/recover-sd-card-from-time-machine-300x142.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4. <\/strong>Browse through the backups available to check for the files you want to recover.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"451\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/restore-from-time-machine.png\" alt=\"sd memory recovery software\" class=\"wp-image-2204\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/restore-from-time-machine.png 600w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/restore-from-time-machine-300x226.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5.<\/strong> Select the files to recover and click on Restore. The restored files will be saved to their original location on the SD card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Note:<\/strong> If you haven&#8217;t backed up your data with Time Machine, you need to choose a reliable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery-mac\/\" title=\"\">SD card recovery software for Mac<\/a> to get back your lost files. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Recover_Deleted_Files_from_SD_Card_without_Software\"><\/span>How to Recover Deleted Files from SD Card without Software<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We talked about the methods to get back deleted files using SD memory recovery software, including the built-in tools provided by the operating system as well as the third-party tool. Is there any way to restore deleted data from SD card without the software? Of course. This part will offer you 3 solutions to do that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_the_Recycle_Bin_or_Trash\"><\/span>Check the Recycle Bin or Trash<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you deleted files after transferring them from an SD card to a computer, you can try to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/recover-files-deleted-from-recycle-bin\/\" title=\"\">recover files deleted from Recycle Bin<\/a> (Windows) or Trash (Mac).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udda5\ufe0f <strong>For Windows users: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1. <\/strong>Open the Recycle Bin by double-clicking its icon on your desktop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2. <\/strong>In the Recycle Bin, you will find a list of deleted files. You will be able to sort the items in the list by date deleted, size, or type to find what you&#8217;re looking for with much more ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3. <\/strong>Once you&#8217;ve found the file you want to restore, click on the file to highlight it. Then, right-click one of them and select the &#8220;<strong>Restore<\/strong>&#8221; option from the menu. <\/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=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/get-deleted-data-from-sd-card.png\" alt=\"get deleted data from sd card\" class=\"wp-image-2619\" style=\"width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/get-deleted-data-from-sd-card.png 700w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/get-deleted-data-from-sd-card-300x171.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4. <\/strong>Go back to the folder where the files were originally stored to ensure they have been restored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udcbb For Mac users:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1. <\/strong>Click the Trash icon in the Dock to open it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2.<\/strong> Browse the items currently in the Trash. If there are a large number of files, use the search box in the upper right corner to look for the target file. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3. <\/strong>Click the file you want to restore to highlight it. Then, right- or Control-click on one of the files you choose and click &#8220;<strong>Put Back<\/strong>.&#8221; This will send the files back to their original location.<\/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=\"390\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/restore-deleted-data-from-sd-card.png\" alt=\"restore deleted data from sd card\" class=\"wp-image-2635\" style=\"width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/restore-deleted-data-from-sd-card.png 700w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/restore-deleted-data-from-sd-card-300x167.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4.<\/strong> Go to the folder where the file was originally located to make sure it&#8217;s recovered successfully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you fail to find the deleted files in the Recycle Bin, this post can guide you through the steps to get them back: >> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/recover-deleted-files-not-in-recycle-bin\/\" title=\"\">Recovery of Deleted Files not in Recycle Bin<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_Command_Prompt_for_SD_Disk_Recovery\"><\/span>Use Command Prompt for SD Disk Recovery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Command Prompt is a good choice if you want to find an SD card file recovery freeware, as the Windows operating system provides this feature for free. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But before using CMD to retrieve data from SD cards, you have to know the limitations of this method. First, the command <strong>chkdsk<\/strong> only repairs those errors that involve the file system and may not recover all deleted files. To maximize the recovery rate, you need to avoid writing new data to the SD card before attempting recovery. New data may overwrite deleted files, making them irretrievable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, let&#8217;s dive into how to get deleted data from SD cards:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1. <\/strong>First, you need to connect the SD card to the computer using an SD card reader or a slot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2. <\/strong>Press the <strong>Windows<\/strong> +<strong> R<\/strong> on your keyboard to open the Run dialog box. Then, type &#8220;cmd&#8221; and press <strong>Enter<\/strong> to open Command Prompt. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3.<\/strong> In Command Prompt, type the following command:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>chkdsk X: \/f<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to replace <strong>X: <\/strong>with the drive letter of your SD card.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"210\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/undelete-from-sd-card-using-cmd.png\" alt=\"undelete from sd card using cmd\" class=\"wp-image-2663\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/undelete-from-sd-card-using-cmd.png 650w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/undelete-from-sd-card-using-cmd-300x97.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4.<\/strong> Press the Enter key. Then, this command will check the file system for errors and attempts to fix them. You only need to wait until the process is completed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After the recovery, don&#8217;t forget to check your SD card\u2019s original folders to see if any deleted files have been restored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Retrieve_Data_from_SD_Card_with_Professional_Help\"><\/span>Retrieve Data from SD Card with Professional Help<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In situations where the software doesn\u2019t work or there is physical damage on the SD card, the only viable solution might be to seek help from professional data recovery services. The cause of the SD card data loss can be traced to several reasons, such as water contamination, crashes on the memory card chip, distortion of the SD card edges, and many more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To resolve the issue, send your memory card to a reliable data recovery service company for proper assessment and recovery of your missing files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>NOTE: <\/strong>Sometimes, the SD card can be repaired, but attempting to repair it might lead to further damage and complete data loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bonus_Tips_for_Secure_Digital_Card_Recovery\"><\/span>Bonus: Tips for Secure Digital Card Recovery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are preventive measures you can integrate to restore deleted files from SD card successfully. They ensure that the deleted files are not completely lost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udcdd <strong>Stop Using the SD Card: <\/strong>When a file is deleted from your SD card, it doesn\u2019t completely get deleted as long as the storage space is not occupied with other data. Hence, when you notice a missing file, stop using the SD card so that the file won\u2019t be overwritten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udcdd<\/strong> <strong>Use Reliable Recovery Software:<\/strong> There are several recovery software on the market, but only a few can be trusted to recover files from SD cards efficiently. Therefore, choose a reliable recovery software that will safely retrieve your files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udcdd<\/strong> <strong>Save Data to Another Device:<\/strong> It\u2019s recommended that you recover your lost files to a different storage device to avoid overwriting. Also, the SD card may have other damages, so recovering your files to another device ensures their integrity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udcdd<\/strong> <strong>Avoid DIY Fixes: <\/strong>If your SD has suffered physical damages like cracks or contact with water, do not attempt any DIY recovery method. Seek help from professional data recovery services to prevent further damage.<\/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>Losing your SD card data can be extremely painful, especially if you have cherished memories or important files saved on it. If you are lucky to have a backup, you can easily make a recovery of your lost files through the Windows Backup feature or Time Machine on Mac. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you don\u2019t have a backup, you can recover your missing files with ONERECOVERY \u2013 an all-in-one data recovery software that can efficiently recover data in a memory card regardless of the loss scenario.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_About_SD_Card_File_Recovery\"><\/span>FAQs About SD Card File Recovery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can go through these frequently asked questions to learn more about how to recover deleted files from SD cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_find_deleted_files_on_an_SD_card\"><\/span>How to find deleted files on an SD card?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can seamlessly find deleted files on your SD card by using ONERECOVERY. This memory card data recovery tool performs a thorough scan, finding all lost files on the SD card for easy recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udcdd These are the processes involved:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1. <\/strong>Insert the SD card into a card reader and connect it to your computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2. <\/strong>Download, install, and launch ONERECOVERY on your computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3.<\/strong> Click on the connected SD card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4. <\/strong>ONERECOVERY scans and displays all the deleted files on the SD card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5. <\/strong>Preview the results, select the ones you want to retrieve, and click on Recover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_view_deleted_files_on_an_SD_card\"><\/span>How to view deleted files on an SD card?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>ONERECOVERY doesn\u2019t just find and recover deleted files on an SD card. It allows you to view them and then choose whether to recover them or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This SD card data recovery software comes with a preview feature that enables users to view every missing file on the SD card, confirming their integrity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_recover_permanently_deleted_videos_from_my_SD_card\"><\/span>How do I recover permanently deleted videos from my SD card?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are 3 tested and trusted solutions to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/recover-videos-from-sd-card\/\" title=\"\">get back deleted videos from SD cards<\/a>. They are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1. <\/strong>Restore deleted videos from the SD card using a video recovery tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2. <\/strong>Undelete videos from SD card via backup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3. <\/strong>Contact data recovery service in case the SD card is physically damaged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_recover_files_from_my_SD_card\"><\/span>How can I recover files from my SD card?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many solutions to SD disk recovery. For instance, you can choose a reliable SD memory card data recovery software to retrieve your files in simple clicks. Using the Command Prompt is also an available solution to getting back your lost file, but the operations may be complex for some beginners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can follow this tutorial to undelete from SD cards via CMD:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1. <\/strong>Firstly, you need to insert the SD card into your computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2. <\/strong>Open Command Prompt by pressing Windows + R on your keyboard. Then, type &#8220;cmd&#8221; and hit &#8220;Enter&#8221; to start it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3. <\/strong>Type chkdsk X: \/f (replace X: with your SD card\u2019s letter) and press Enter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4. <\/strong>Wait for the process to finish. 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