Did you lose files to a corrupted card or Accidentally deleted files from your card?You may be able to recover the files if you act quickly and stop using the card.Free and paid options are available on every operating system.
Step 1: You shouldn't be using the SD card.
There is a chance that the data is still there if the files have been deleted.You increase the chances that the data won't be messed with by not accessing the card.It's best to remove the card from the device before attempting to recover files.
Step 2: It is possible to Download PhotoRec.
PhotoRec can be used for Windows, OS X, and Linux.
Step 3: The program needs to be extract.
It doesn't need to be installed.The photorec_os program can be found in the ZIP file.Your operating system will replace the os.The Windows version is called photorec_win.
Step 4: You need to insert your card.
If you want to connect your camera to the computer via the internet, you can either use an SD card reader or put it in the camera.
Step 5: It's possible to run Photorec.
There is a command line interface.Arrow keys will be used to navigate the program.
Step 6: The drive you choose should be yours.
Select your card from the list and press Enter.
Step 7: Go to the partition.
Chances are you only have one partition on the card.Use the arrow keys to select it.
Step 8: The File Opt menu can be found on the left side of the screen.
There is a menu option at the bottom of the window.
Step 9: You aren't looking for any files.
Only searching for a few file types will speed up the search.If you are trying to recover images, select only the ones you need.
Step 10: The Search menu option can be selected.
This will open the menu.
Step 11: The file system type should be selected.
Select Other if you want to recover files from an SD card.
Step 12: Determine which space needs to be analyzed.
Select Free if you want to recover deleted files.You can recover files from a corrupt card if you select Whole.
Step 13: To save recovered files, choose a directory.
If you need an easy to access folder, create a new location.
Step 14: Wait for the files to be recovered
This process may take a long time.You can see the number of recovered files in real time.
Step 15: You can browse through recovered files.
You will need to manually search through the recovered files to find the ones you're looking for.You can try a different data recovery option if you don't find the images you need.
Step 16: You shouldn't be able to access the SD card.
There is a chance that the data is still there if the files have been deleted.You increase the chances that the data won't be messed with by not accessing the card.It's best to remove the card from the device before attempting to recover files.
Step 17: You can download and install ZAR.
The demo version of ZAR can be used to recover image files.ZAR can only be downloaded from the developer's website.The "image recovery" link can be found at the bottom of the page.You will be able to install the free demo that can recover images.
Step 18: Attach your card.
If you want to connect your camera to the computer via the internet, you can either use an SD card reader or put it in the camera.Your computer can prompt you to format your card or not.If you format your card according to this prompt, your pictures will be written over on the card.
Step 19: You can use the image recovery tool in ZAR.
Click image recovery to start ZAR.Look for a similar button in other programs.Some programs may not follow this step at all.
Step 20: Select your card.
Select your card in the "Disks and Partitions"The card should be labeled.The recovery Scan can be started by clicking next.
Step 21: Pick which files to recover.
You can see a list of the software on your card.Select the images you want to recover or restore the lost images.The files will most likely be lost if you can't preview them.
Step 22: There are places to store the recovered images.
Don't save the damaged card to the card.You can save the pictures to a folder on your computer.If something happens to your card again, this will keep your pictures safe.
Step 23: The files should be copied.
To restore the pictures, click Start copying the selected files.You can specify where the files will be saved.Some pictures may not be restored to their original state.The picture may be damaged even if the thumbnail looks okay.
Step 24: You shouldn't be able to access the SD card.
There is a chance that the data is still there if the files have been deleted.You increase the chances that the data won't be messed with by not accessing the card.It's best to remove the card from the device before attempting to recover files.
Step 25: You must download and install Data Rescue 3.
One of the more powerful data recovery programs for OS X is Data Rescue 3.Data Recovery 3 can be purchased from the website or through the Mac App Store.PhotoRec is a free option.
Step 26: Put your card in.
Attach the card to your Mac.You can connect the camera to the computer if you don't have an sd card slot.
Step 27: Start data rescue 3.
You can find it in the "Applications" folder.Go to the main menu and select "Start New Scan".
Step 28: Select the card you want.
There is a list of drives in the Data Rescue window.From the list, select your card.You may be asked to pick the volume.If there are more than one volume, select the entire card.
Step 29: Choose your method of scanning.
Pick "Deleted Files Scan" for your first try.This will look through the free space to find deleted files.If this method doesn't produce any results, you can try another method.Once you have selected your type, click Start.
Step 30: Wait for the scans to complete.
If you are running a Deep Scan, the process may take a while.The Suspend button can be used if you need to pause the scans.
Step 31: The files you want to recover should be selected.
You will be presented with a list of possible files to recover after the scans has finished.If you want to recover a file, check the box next to it.The "found files" section of the results is where the files will be located if you did a Quick or Deep Scan.The "Reconstructed Files" section of the results is where the deleted files and deep scans are located.The name of the file will usually be lost.You can preview files by selecting them from the list and clickingPreview.Some file types can't be previewed.
Step 32: The files should be recovered.
Click Recover and choose a location on your computer to save the files to.Once you have found a location, click open.