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RecuvaStart here on Windows if you accidentally deleted a few files from a card that still opens normally. The free version can recover from camera cards, and the graphical interface makes it a practical first try. Save the results to your computer or another drive so the card is left untouched.0 - 2
PhotoRecUse this when a card was reformatted or a simpler scan cannot find the pictures. PhotoRec searches for recognizable file data even when the file system is damaged. It is open source and runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux. Expect to sort through new file names: it usually cannot put your original…0 - 3
DMDETry DMDE if retaining names matters and the file system can still be reconstructed. It runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux. The free edition can save up to 4,000 files from one folder per operation, and you can repeat the operation. Restoring nested folders in one pass requires a paid license.0 - 4
Windows File RecoveryChoose Microsoft’s command-line tool if you are comfortable typing commands and want another Windows option. Microsoft recommends Extensive mode for FAT and exFAT cards. Use a separate destination drive and narrow the scan by file type if you only need photos or videos.0
