IntactFile

Overview

IntactFile is a browser-based repair service for corrupted videos, documents, archives, photos, PDFs and SQLite databases. It is best suited to people who want to diagnose several kinds of damaged files before deciding whether a repair is worth paying for. Its local processing, free diagnosis and clear repair limits make that decision easier, though no repair can restore data that is already gone.

Key features

Repair across file types

IntactFile covers video, PDF, ZIP/RAR/7z archives, DOCX/XLSX/PPTX documents, JPG/PNG photos and SQLite databases. That breadth is useful for users dealing with more than one format, but the repair method is consistent: it rebuilds file structure around data that survived, such as missing indexes or damaged headers. It cannot restore overwritten data, footage never written to disk or files containing only zero bytes.

Diagnosis, preview and repair checks

Diagnosis is free for every file, so you can inspect the damage before committing a repair credit. Repaired files are checked against structural rules for their format, and a failed repair is not charged. Preview before saving and batch repair are also supported; those features reduce the risk of paying for a repair that does not meet your needs.

Local processing and privacy

The repair engines run on your device in the browser, and IntactFile says files are not uploaded. Its privacy policy says anonymous analytics may capture the format, outcome, damage class, duration and a coarse size bucket, but not file names or contents. Stripe handles payments, with card details going to Stripe rather than the maker. Support is through one monitored email inbox, not a ticket system or chatbot, so users who need a formal support workflow may prefer another service.

Developer access

Business subscribers can repair locally through a CLI, MCP server or Node SDK. Repairs through those tools require an active Business subscription and Node 22 or later. That makes the Business plan relevant to teams automating repair workflows, but the subscription requirement rules out using the developer tools on a one-off basis.

Pricing

The Free plan costs nothing and allows 3 repairs per day without an account. This is a sensible way to try diagnosis and small repairs, but the daily quota and size caps make it a poor fit for larger media or regular workloads.

For occasional larger jobs, Single repair costs €5.90, paid once for one repair of any file size. Pack of 3 costs €13.90, paid once for three credits, and Pack of 5 costs €20.90, paid once for five credits, any supported format and any file size. Pack of 10 costs €37.90, paid once for ten credits. Custom pack (11–100) costs €3.65, paid once, billed €3.65 × N, for 11–100 credits. Credits never expire on the custom pack and the listed packs that specify expiry. These pay-once options suit sporadic repairs; the larger packs lower the stated per-credit price, but require spending more upfront.

Pro costs €4.92 a year, billed annually at €59/year. It includes 30 repairs per month, rollover up to 3×, batch repair up to 20 files and repair history. This is a better fit for ongoing personal use than buying credits repeatedly, provided 30 monthly repairs is enough. Business costs €16.58 a year, billed annually at €199/year, and includes 100 repairs per month, batch repair up to 100 files, and the CLI, SDK and MCP server. It is aimed at teams with recurring volume or developer-tool needs; the higher annual commitment is hard to justify for occasional repairs. Refunds are available within 14 days, no questions asked.

Platforms

IntactFile runs in a browser and supports web, Linux, macOS and Windows, with API access also identified. Developer repairs through the CLI, MCP server and Node SDK are available to Business subscribers, locally on the machine.

Who it's for

Choose IntactFile if you need to assess damaged files in multiple supported formats, value on-device processing, or want to pay only after a free diagnosis. The free plan can handle small jobs, while credit packs suit occasional larger repairs and Pro suits recurring individual use. Business is the relevant option for higher repair volumes, batch jobs up to 100 files or developer integrations. Look elsewhere if the missing data itself must be recovered, or if you need support beyond a monitored email inbox.

Pros and cons

Pros: Free diagnosis for every file lets you inspect damage before spending a credit.

Pros: Local repair processing and no-upload claims are a strong fit for users concerned about sending files to a service.

Pros: Pay-once credits never expire, so occasional users are not pressed to use them within a term.

Cons: Free repairs have daily and file-size caps, making the no-cost plan unsuitable for many large files.

Cons: Structural repair cannot restore overwritten or never-recorded data, or a file containing only zero bytes.

Cons: Developer tools require an active Business subscription and Node 22 or later.

Alternatives

Restore.Media is worth considering for video repair if its $4.99, paid once automatic recovery, priced per file according to repaired file size, suits your job; it also offers a free full-length low-resolution preview and supports mobile platforms as well as desktop and web.

EaseUS Fixo may suit buyers who want a subscription with unlimited video, photo, file and audio repairs and +1500/mo AI credits: its 1 Month License is $39.95 a month and auto-renews, though it has no free plan.

Kernel Video Repair is a video-focused alternative for Mac or Windows users who want a one-time 29.00 USD license for two computers, no file-size limit and a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Stellar Repair for Video is another paid video-repair option, with Standard at $49.99, paid once and Professional at $59.99, paid once; it has no free plan.

Fix.Video offers a free plan and paid file-count bundles, including 10 files for $59, paid once with unlimited duration, unlimited file size and engineer support; consider it if those terms fit a video-repair job.

Stellar Repair for Photo is a photo-specific alternative with a free trial but no free plan; its Standard plan is $39.99 a year and includes previewing repaired photos, thumbnail extraction and batch repair.

Wondershare Repairit may suit users looking for a subscription that covers 45+ formats, batch repair and full preview; its 1 Month License costs $29.99 a month and automatically renews, and it has no free plan.

Stellar Toolkit for File Repair is a Windows-only alternative for Office documents and PDFs, with a Standard one-time license at 69.00 USD for a single system and PDF files up to 2 GB; it has no free plan.

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Verdict

IntactFile is a strong choice for people who want free diagnosis, local browser processing and repair options spanning media, documents, archives and SQLite. Its clearest advantage is the chance to assess damage before paying; its central limitation is that structural repair cannot recreate data that did not survive. Start with the free plan for small files, choose credits for occasional larger jobs, and look elsewhere if you need recovery of missing data or more structured support.