For file recovery, you can choose from a large set of providers. The MiniTool Data Recovery Software is available in different variants, where we look at the free variant.
The software supports various media, including mechanical drives (HDDs), SSDs and USB sticks. Memory cards are also supported.
In the event of data loss or damage, it is important to minimize the number of operations on the disk. Any write action can further damage the data or make it even more difficult to access. The makers of Data Recovery Software report that the software supports about 70 different file types. Think of popular formats such as docx and jpg, but also of collection files (such as an Outlook pst file or a compressed RAR file). Before files are actually restored, MiniTool shows a preview of the document. Handy: this way you are not obliged to restore all files.
The free version recovers up to 1 GB of lost data and does not offer recovery options outside of Windows. For more functions, you can use the paid variants with a monthly or annual subscription. For such software, however, we prefer a one-off buy-out, ie without recurring costs. Fortunately, there is a ‘Lifetime’ license, for which you pay once.
Product: MiniTool Data Recovery Software Free, www.minitool.com
Pros:
* preview before recovery
* support multiple media
Cons:
* free edition limited to 1 GB data recovery
* free edition no recovery outside of Windows