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DMDE is a powerful tool for data searching, editing, and recovery on disks. It may recover the directory structure and files in some complicated cases through the use of special algorithms when other software can't help.

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DMDE Data Recovery Software

Features

Supported file systems

Advanced data recovery

Freeware options

FS: FAT12/16, FAT32, exFAT, NTFS, ReFS, Ext2/3/4, HFS+/HFSX, APFS, btrfs
OS: Windows, Linux, macOS, DOS
File system support doesn't depend on a host OS (you can run software on Windows to recover Linux data, and so on) See Installation and run.

Algorithms of thorough search and analysis effectively reconstruct directory structure and recover files after some complex file system damages (such as format, partition manager failure, and other). It is possible to find data quickly without a full scan in the case of minor filesystem damage.

Data recovery by file signatures (Raw-recovery) is added to cover cases when recovery by file system is not possible.

For free you can recover up to 4000 files from a chosen directory, with the unlimited number of repetitions. Other freeware basic features: preview for common image formats, simple partition manager (allowing partition undeleting), a tool to create disk images and clones, RAID constructor, disk editor

Simple partition manager finds and restores accidentally removed partitions using information from boot sectors/superblocks of FAT, NTFS, exFAT, Ext2/3/4, HFS, and from their backup copies. Partitioning is displayed in the form useful for analysis and error detection.

RAID constructor is a tool to virtually reconstruct RAID supporting RAID-0, RAID-1, RAID-4, RAID-5, RAID-6, as well as custom striping, delayed parity, JBOD/spanned disks, automatic detection of RAID configurations.

Disk clone feature includes creating, writing images back to disk, disk cloning, and supports handling of I/O errors (bad sectors).

Designed to use by data recovery companies
Additional portable activation to run on different computers (USB-pendrive association)
Additional one-time activation (for remote use, 5 per month per license, w/o Professional Features)
Data recovery reports (including logs and file checksums)
Read support for E01 disk image files
Log support to resume disk copying, to copy sectors in multiple passes
I/O handler script customization (including I/O error logging)
Recovery of NTFS alternate data streams
DMA mode support in DOS

Other features

Portability

Extended disk editor

Cluster map

Other specific features

DMDE is portable and runs just after extracting.

Disk editor is compatible with the most recent Windows versions and supports automatic volume locking during writing to volume areas. With the disk editor you can view, edit, and navigate through files and different disk structures (such as MBR, GPT, boot sectors, file tables, and directory entries of file systems), use custom templates.

Cluster map allows finding files occupying specified clusters or sectors.

NTFS utilities allow you to copy, delete files, create, repair, remove directories bypassing NTFS driver.

DMDE supports national file names, large disks, large files, large sectors, sector translation, compressed NTFS files, and other specific features.

During our tests, DMDE was able to recover all files successfully with filenames intact from a drive where they'd been deleted from the Recycle Bin. The utility was only slightly less successful with the drive that had been formatted after the files were deleted, recovering 92% of the files without the filenames.

We were particularly impressed how DMDE handled our simulation of a corrupted/damaged drive. The utility was able to recognize the lost partition immediately and recovered all of the original files including their filenames without issue.

DMDE is a powerful workstation that allows enthusiasts to put drives and images under the scope for thorough analysis. With the set of tools the application comes equipped with, you'll be able to gather binary data, explore the cluster map and save the majority of files once removed or declared lost.

DMDE helps you reconstruct the directory structure and recover your files after various complex system damages thanks to its thorough search and analysis features.

Moreover, it can find and restore partitions that have been removed accidentally by using information from boot sectors or superblocks of FAT, NTFS, exFAT, Ext2/3/4, HFS, and from their backup copies as well.

It's one of the most effective tools out there. The tools are compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux.

DMDE earns its spot on our list as the best option for advanced recovery capabilities, thanks to its powerful set of tools and features. This software not only handles common data recovery tasks but also excels in recovering data in complicated cases where other software falls short. Its algorithms effectively reconstruct directory structures and recover files after complex file system damages, such as formatting or partition manager failures.

★★★★★ Betty, Great Britain

Impressive piece of software. The only one I could find that doesn't crash when I plug my faulty drive in. Even when the drive disconnects itself mid-operation, the program automatically resumes when it's reconnected, so I've been able to back up all my data with very little inconvenience considering how much damaged the drive is. I probably could have done it using the free version (it limits your batches to something like 4000 files), but at such a low price, I'm happy to own a piece of software that works this well.

★★★★★ Andy, USA

I had a 12TB WD external suddenly lose its partition. I tried a couple of other well-known solutions, and they were hugely disappointing. At best, they could copy over files that had lost their names and directory structure, and often, they didn't work at all (especially the MP4 files). As a last ditch attempt, on the recommendation of someone on YouTube, I tried DMDE. It found my partition, even its name, and its entire directory structure and contents intact. I bought a license and copied everything over to a new 14TB external...

★★★★★ James Nguyen, USA

This application is absolutely amazing. I cannot express how thankful I am for DMDE. As a content creator, losing hours of recorded and edited footage due to an SD card malfunction is a nightmare. It took me a few days to understand the program, but the customer support was incredibly helpful. Thanks to DMDE, I was able to recover my grandma's funeral pictures and over ten hours of missing video. I am so grateful to the team for creating such a helpful tool.

★★★★★ Carola, Spain

THANK YOU, I can only thank you. My disk failed suddenly right when I had no backup and I lost 10 years worth of pictures, music and documents. You think it will never happen to you, until it happens. Someone recommended it to me in Mastodon and now I have all of my files back. I was crying so sad, and after recovering all, crying tears of joy. Muchas gracias, de corazón.

4.8/5 ★★★★★ (125) All user reviews

Data Loss Scenarios where DMDE Can Help

Human accidental actions

File deletion, partition deletion, disc formatting (including OS Installation), memory card formatting (including formatting in phones, cameras, etc.). On modern SSD or SMR disks, recovery is often impossible

Recovering Deleted Data

Virus attacks

After virus attacks, such as encryption, recovery is often impossible. Removed or hidden data can be recovered under certain conditions

Software failures

During normal disk operations, when the disk is full, when shutting down, loading PC, when attaching a new disk to a PC, during disk partition operations (resizing / merging / converting), when working with physical and logical RAIDs (adding / replacing disks, rebuilding arrays, etc.)

Connection and power failures

Improper disk disconnection, PC or disk power outage, poor quality cables, connectors, connections

Third-party equipment issues

Incompatible / buggy adapters / containers / RAID controllers / etc.

Disk failures / degradation

Disk controller failures, flash memory data loss, BAD sectors

Working with Failing Drives

Other scenarios

DMDE has been developed since 2006 by its permanent author Dmitry Sidorov. He dedicated himself to making easy and powerful software for both novices and professionals. With more than 1 million users around the world, DMDE has proven itself for being reliable and effective, especially in complex data recovery situations. By always looking for new and different ways to improve things, he is committed to offering complete solutions to DMDE users. With a clear albeit minimalistic interface, software is packed with a wide range of features. It has been reviewed and recommended by reputable technology websites such as TechRadar, Forbes Advisor, and Softpedia. One of the standout points of DMDE is its affordable price, making it an attractive option for users seeking reliable data recovery software.