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Memory Card File Rescue

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Purpose
Sony describes Memory Card File Rescue as software for recovering files that were accidentally deleted or damaged on Sony memory media.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp
Company headquarters
LinkedIn lists Sony Electronics headquarters in San Diego, United States, and Tokyo, Japan.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Company legal name
Sony Electronics' LinkedIn profile identifies the business as a public company founded in 1946.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Company size
LinkedIn places Sony Electronics in the 10,001-plus employee size category.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Display requirement
The stated minimum display is 800×600 with high color (16-bit) or better.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp
Document recovery
Documents are listed as another recoverable file category.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp
Download gating
The download form asks for the memory-card model and its identification number or download code.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp
Formatted media
Files on a memory medium formatted on a computer or camera may not be recoverable.Read 11 Oct 2026 · support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp
Formatting limit
Files on media formatted by a computer or camera may be unrecoverable.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp
License installation step
The installation walkthrough includes accepting a license agreement, but it does not identify an open-source license.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sony.co.in
Limit: failed video files
The same Reddit discussion reports recovered files with plausible names and sizes that still would not open in VLC, Catalyst Browse or DaVinci Resolve when another tool was tried.Read 15 Oct 2026 · reddit.com
Limit: hard-drive uncertainty
A Reddit user was unsure whether the utility could scan footage copied onto a hard drive because the product is presented as a memory-card tool.Read 15 Oct 2026 · reddit.com
Limit: protected media
Softpedia notes that encrypted or password-protected movies and music, along with game data, cannot be restored.Read 15 Oct 2026 · softpedia.com
Limit: recovery reliability
Softpedia cautions that physically corrupted data may remain unrecoverable even when the tool is used on supported media.Read 15 Oct 2026 · softpedia.com
macOS availability
The download page lists macOS installer version 3.4.2 and macOS 14, 15, and 26 as supported operating systems.Read 11 Oct 2026 · support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp
macOS installer
The Mac package is MCFileRescue.dmg version 3.4.2 and is 26 MB.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp
macOS limitation
The listed macOS versions are not compatible with Sony External SSD SL-M series.Read 11 Oct 2026 · support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp
macOS requirements
The current page lists macOS 14, 15 and 26, with SL-M incompatibility and potentially slow Apple-silicon transfer using Sony MRW-G1/G2 readers.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp
Media limits
Sony says operation is verified only with its currently marketed memory media and may not be supported on media from other manufacturers.Read 11 Oct 2026 · support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp
Other files
The software also supports recovery of documents, but not game data or content-protected music and movies.Read 11 Oct 2026 · support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp
Other-brand media
Sony verifies current Sony media and warns that operation with other manufacturers' cards or drives may not work.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp
Output location
Recovered files are written to a computer rather than back to the source memory card.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp
Parent company profile
Sony Group's LinkedIn page describes Sony Group Corporation as a creative entertainment and technology company with more than 10,001 employees and headquarters in Tokyo.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Photo recovery
The program targets JPEG, Sony ARW, Nikon NEF, Canon CR2/CR3 and MPO 3D photographs.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp
Physical damage
The software cannot recover defects or damage to the memory card itself.Read 11 Oct 2026 · support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp
Physical damage limit
A physically defective or damaged memory card itself cannot be repaired by the software.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp
Praise: lightweight freeware
Softpedia characterized it as lightweight freeware focused on restoring accidentally erased memory-card and USB-drive data.Read 15 Oct 2026 · softpedia.com
Praise: usability
Softpedia rated the utility 4.0/5 in its editorial review and described the wizard-style interface as approachable for inexperienced users.Read 15 Oct 2026 · softpedia.com
Rating on Softpedia
4.5 out of 5 from 4 votesRead 15 Oct 2026 · softpedia.com
Recovery algorithm
Sony says its proprietary algorithm is intended to improve the chance of restoring files.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp
Recovery disclaimer
Sony states that complete recovery is not guaranteed, including when files are unreadable because of their data condition.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp
Recovery method
Sony says its unique algorithm increases the chance of restoring files, but it does not guarantee that all data can be recovered.Read 11 Oct 2026 · support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp
Recovery output
Recovered files are stored on the PC, and some may not play on cameras or other devices depending on recording conditions.Read 11 Oct 2026 · support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp
Same-card restriction
The instructions prohibit saving rescued data onto the card being recovered and require enough PC disk space.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sony.co.in
Storage requirement
Sony lists 35 MB for installation, 1 GB for recovery processing, and additional space for recovered files.Read 11 Oct 2026 · support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp
Storage requirements
Sony specifies 35 MB for installation, 1 GB for recovery processing and additional capacity for recovered files.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp
Supported media
Sony lists CFexpress Type A and B, XQD, SD, Memory Stick, SL-M external SSD and Sony USB flash drives.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp
Unsupported content
Game data and music or movie files protected by content security are excluded.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp
Video recovery
Supported video families include MPEG, MP4, XAVC S, AVCHD, AVCHD 3D, MOV, MXF and XAVC HS/HEVC.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp
Windows availability
The download page lists Windows installer version 3.4.2 and Windows 11 Home, Pro, and Enterprise as supported operating systems.Read 11 Oct 2026 · support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp
Windows installer
The Windows package is MCFileRescue.exe version 3.4.2 and is 34.4 MB.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp
Windows requirements
The current page lists Windows 11 Home, Pro and Enterprise; ARM performance is not guaranteed.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp
Workflow
Sony's illustrated instructions show selecting the card drive, running recovery, checking found files, choosing files and selecting a destination folder.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sony.co.in

Plans and prices

Memory Card File Rescue Free Bonus software for owners of supported Sony memory media · Windows and macOS versions Read 11 Oct 2026 · support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp
Memory Card File Rescue Free Free download for owners of supported Sony memory media Requires eligible Sony memory-card model plus identification number or download code · recovery is not guaranteed Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp

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