Kernel Video Repair vs Stellar Repair for Photo

Kernel Video Repair repairs corrupt, damaged, inaccessible or unplayable video files on Windows and macOS. It supports more than 25 formats, including MP4, MOV, MKV, ProRes, MPEG, MTS and MXF, and can repair multiple files in one operation. For severely corrupted footage, a healthy reference video can supply a metadata template, including format, encoding and bitrate. The software supports high-resolution repair, including 4K, 8K, VR and 360° video; the vendor says there is no file-size limitation. Repaired files can be saved to a chosen location on the user’s system. The demo repairs videos and allows a free preview of the first 30 seconds of each output. SD card videos must first be transferred to a Windows computer. A Home license for two computers is listed at $29, paid once, while the pricing note says from $49/yr. The vendor offers Home and Corporate licenses, with Corporate covering unlimited computers, and advertises lifetime free support.

Stellar Repair for Photo is a desktop application for repairing corrupt or damaged JPEG/JPG and other photo files on Windows and macOS. It repairs files locally and can process multiple photos in one operation. The Windows format list includes JPEG, RAW, TIFF, HEIC, MxPEG, and numerous camera formats. For severely corrupt JPEG files, Advanced Repair uses a sample JPEG from the same camera as the damaged file. The free evaluation download lets users preview repaired photos, but registration is required to save them. The product FAQ describes the software as read-only, so it does not edit or modify JPEG files. It also states that the Windows software cannot repair compressed JPEG files and may fail if a JPEG marker is missing. Listed plans are Standard at $39.99 a year, Professional at $59.99 a year, and Premium at $69.99 a year. The listed license is for a single system, and the FAQ states that purchases have a 30-day money-back guarantee.