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Best Photo Recovery Software in 2026

When photos disappear from a drive or device, recovery tools differ in what sources they can scan and which recovery options they support. Compared on recovery sources and scan modes, the entries also specify raw photo recovery, photo preview, and disk image support.

  1. 01 EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard

    It suits people trying to recover files from storage media such as drives, cards, RAID, or NAS.

    From $8.33/mo Free plan Windows · macOS · iOS · Android
    9.2 Visit Specs
  2. 02 Disk Drill

    Disk Drill suits people trying to recover files from a range of storage media on macOS or Windows.

    From $7.42/mo Free plan Windows · macOS
    9.1 Visit Specs
  3. 03 AnyRecover

    It may suit people recovering files from computer storage, memory cards, cameras, or supported mobile-device backups.

    Free trial Windows · macOS · iOS · Android
    8.9 Visit Specs
  4. 04 DiskGenius

    DiskGenius suits Windows users who want recovery, partition work, and backup or migration tools in one application.

    From $8.32/mo Free plan Windows
    8.9 Visit Specs
  5. 05 Hetman Photo Recovery
    Free trial Windows · macOS · Linux
    8.8 Visit Specs
  6. 06 MiniTool Power Data Recovery

    It suits Windows or Mac users trying to recover files from listed storage devices or data-loss situations.

    From $7.42/mo Free plan Windows · macOS
    8.7 Visit Specs
  7. 07 DiskDigger

    DiskDigger may suit people trying to recover files from removable media, disks or supported disk images.

    From $19.99/mo Windows · macOS · Linux · Android
    8.5 Visit Specs
  8. 08 Glary Undelete
    Free plan Windows
    8.4 Visit Specs
  9. 09 Memory Card File Rescue
    Free plan Windows · macOS
    8.4 Visit Specs
  10. 10 RecoverHelper

    It suits people trying to recover files from computer disks, memory cards, USB drives or cameras.

    Free plan Windows · macOS · iOS · Android
    8.4 Visit Specs
  11. 11 iCare Data Recovery

    It suits Windows users trying to recover files from a range of drives, cards, or other listed devices.

    Free plan Windows
    8.3 Visit Specs
  12. 12 PhotoRec

    PhotoRec suits people trying to recover files from disks, memory cards, USB drives, or disk images across a range of operating systems.

    Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux · Self-hosted
    8.3 Visit Specs
  13. 13 SecureRecovery

    SecureRecovery suits users seeking to recover files from supported storage media and file systems on Windows or macOS.

    Free trial Windows · macOS
    8.3 Visit Specs
  14. 14 CardRecovery
    Free trial Windows
    8.2 Visit Specs
  15. 15 CardRescue
    Free trial macOS
    8.1 Visit Specs
  16. 16 R-Studio

    R-Studio suits people and organizations looking to recover data from disks, removable media, or network sources.

    From $49.99/mo Windows · macOS · Linux
    8.1 Visit Specs
  17. 17 Data Rescue
    From $33.25/mo Free trial Windows · macOS
    8.0 Visit Specs
  18. 18 Jihosoft Photo Recovery
    Free trial Windows · macOS
    8.0 Visit Specs
  19. 19 Mac Data Recovery Guru
    Free plan macOS
    8.0 Visit Specs
  20. 20 Ontrack EasyRecovery

    It suits people trying to recover files from a range of storage media, including drives, memory cards, and RAID.

    Free plan Windows · macOS
    8.0 Visit Specs
  21. 21 Recuva
    From ₹990/mo Free plan Windows
    8.0 Visit Specs
  22. 22 Recovery Explorer
    Free trial Windows · macOS · Linux
    7.9 Visit Specs
  23. 23 TestDisk

    It suits people trying to recover partitions, repair boot structures or retrieve files, from novices to experts.

    Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux
    7.9 Visit Specs
  24. 24 UNDELETE 360
    From $39/mo Free plan Windows
    7.9 Visit Specs
  25. 25 Tenorshare 4DDiG Data Recovery

    It suits people trying to recover files from memory cards on Windows or macOS, including after formatting or corruption.

    From $5/mo Free plan Windows · macOS
    7.8 Visit Specs
How this list is ordered. Specifiction scores each tool on how fully its maker documents it, whether its prices are published, where the research puts it, the platforms it runs on and whether it can be tried for free (how we rank). Makers can also buy a numbered place (how Specifiction is paid for).

EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard, MiniTool Power Data Recovery, and Disk Drill are among the tools to consider. Supported platforms can help narrow the fit for your system, while the free plan, free recovery limit, and paid-from price show what access may cost. Review those capabilities together to understand what each tool offers for the files and sources you need to address.

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