Restore.Media vs Video Repair Tool
Restore.Media
restore.mediaVideo Repair Tool
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| Figure | Restore.Media | Video Repair Tool |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Spec score · File repair tools | 8.2 (#7) | 7.6 (#22) |
| Spec score · Video Repair Software | 7.8 (#13) | 7.5 (#19) |
| Spec score · File Repair Software | 7.7 (#18) | 7.4 (#30) |
| Founded | 1986 | 2006 |
| Headquarters | Chicago, Illinois, USA | Bad Driburg, Germany |
| Known limitation | Restore.Media says it does not repair distortions, freezes or artifacts in video files that are otherwise playing. | The FAQ says the software cannot automatically synchronize audio and video when corruption has caused portions of either stream to be missing. |
| Privacy | The FAQ says uploaded files are processed automatically and are not viewed unless the user requests manual recovery. | The license says the software anonymously collects technical camera data, such as codec name and frame resolution, and that video data or information about video contents is not shared with Grau GmbH. |
Plans
Restore.Media
- Automatic recovery$4.99, paid once
- Manual recoveryPriced on request
Video Repair Tool
- Single-user license for 5 video repairs€29, paid once
- Single-user license for unlimited video repairs€99, paid once
In their own words
Restore.Media
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.
Video Repair Tool
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