Recuva - An Easy Way to Recover Deleted Files

Recuva is effective software for recovering accidentally or intentionally deleted (lost) files on computer hard drives, as well as on removable media.

Recuva is simple but effective data recovery software. It doesn't matter where the files were or in what format. The tool automatically displays all lost objects. You only need to specify the disk and the type of analysis. Supported file systems include ntfs, fat, fat32, exfat, etc.

Recuva will help you recover deleted files from the Recycle Bin, individual folders, and restore information that was on removable media, portable drives: ext4, ext3 partitions from digital cameras, mobile phones, etc.

At first glance, a basic deleted file recovery software is capable of bringing order even to a superficially formatted hard drive. So with its functionality, recovering accidentally deleted files won't be too difficult. But that's not all. Recuva can not only recover deleted files but also permanently delete unnecessary information and remnants of found files.

Please note that the sooner you start using Recuva, the more likely you are to recover all your files. You should not install the application on the same drive where the data was deleted. Overwrites may occur in the clusters, and your accidentally deleted photos, unsaved documents, or other damaged data may disappear forever.

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Video Guide

In this instructional video, I show how to install Recuva, set the correct settings in the Recovery Wizard, and run the scan. The next step is to analyze the recovered information, view the results, and save the files.

Features of Recuva

Recovers information from the Recycle Bin, flash drives, memory cards, and other devices;
Supports a large number of memory cards: Secure Digital, MemoryStick, Sony Memory Sticks, Smart Media, and many others;
Recovers damaged and formatted disks after software failure;
Manages all types of deleted files, from images to music and video;
Completely deletes unnecessary information without the possibility of recovery.

Benefits of Recuva

Intuitive and simple user interface in English;
Smart analysis of lost files;
Deep scanning of the file system;
Convenient search by title, as well as by file extension;
Recovers deleted files from Windows 10 and 11, compatible with older Windows XP and Vista.

Disadvantages

Only works on Windows, cannot recover files from Mac OS;
Low probability of repairing damaged file drives.

How to Use Recuva

When Recuva starts, it offers the user the ability to customize the search options for the data they need.

In the first window, select the type of data, the same format - images, video, music, files, emails, Word and Excel documents, or files of all types. Click Next.
The next window allows you to choose where the files are located: on a memory card or other removable media, in documents, in the Recycle Bin, or in a specific location on the disk. If you don't know where to look for a file, select I'm not sure.
Recuva is now ready to search. Before starting, you can enable the deep scan function, but it will take longer. It is recommended to use this function when the search is unsuccessful. Click Start.
In front of you is a list of found data. A green circle next to the name means the file is ready to be recovered, a yellow one means the file is damaged, and a red one means the file cannot be recovered. Check the box next to the desired file and click Recover.
Select the folder on your hard drive where you want to save the data.