IntactFile vs Restore.Media

IntactFile repairs corrupted videos, PDFs, ZIP, RAR and 7z archives, Office documents, JPG and PNG photos, and SQLite databases in a browser tab. Its repair engines rebuild damaged file structures around data that remains, such as indexes or headers, and run on the user's device; the maker says files are not uploaded. Diagnosis is free for each file, so users can see the problem before choosing a repair. Repairs are checked against format rules, and failed repairs are not charged. The Free plan allows 3 repairs per day, with video files up to 50 MB and documents, archives, and photos up to 10 MB. Paid choices include a single repair for €5.90 per once, credit packs, and annual plans: Pro is €4.92 per year and Business is €16.58 per year. Business adds CLI, SDK, and MCP server access; developer repairs require an active Business subscription and Node 22 or later. IntactFile cannot recover overwritten data, video never written to disk, or files containing only zero bytes.

Restore.Media repairs damaged or unplayable video and audio files through a browser. It scans media tracks and recreates missing or damaged headers, metadata and indexes. Listed formats include MP4, MOV, M4A, M4V, MXF, 3GP, INSV, RSV and MP3. The service says its processing is adapted to particular cameras and supports hundreds of camera models, encoders and recording applications. Files up to 128GB can be uploaded, and users can view a full-length low-resolution preview before paying for an original-quality download. Automatic recovery costs $4.99, paid once per file; the price varies with file size, and there is no subscription. Manual recovery by engineers is also available, with a negotiable quote based on order volume and complexity. The service says uploads are processed automatically and are not viewed unless manual recovery is requested. Users can delete tasks and files; inactive tasks and files are automatically deleted after 7 days. Restore.Media does not repair distortions, freezes or artifacts in video that otherwise plays, and recovery may fail if source video data is corrupted.