Data recovery software refers to specialized computer programs or utilities designed to retrieve lost or deleted digital data from storage devices such as solid-state drives (SSDs), memory cards, USB flash drives and hard disk drives (HDDs). These software tools are used to recover data that has been accidentally deleted, lost due to hardware or software failures, file system corruption, formatting errors, or other data loss scenarios. They typically offer features like scanning and detection of recoverable files, file preview, selective recovery, support for various file types and storage devices, and user-friendly interfaces to assist users in the data recovery process. Data recovery software helps individuals and organizations restore valuable data that would otherwise be inaccessible.
Recuva is a free data recovery tool for Windows that can recover files from hard drives, external drives, memory cards, and other storage devices. It offers both quick and deep scanning options and supports a wide range of file types.