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Which is the Best Data Recovery Software in 2022: How to Decide?

Updated on December 24th, 2021
Isha Rikhi
Written By
Isha Rikhi
Rohit Arora
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Summary: With several types of data recovery software available in the market, choosing an appropriate data recovery tool is a difficult task. This post guides you through the seamless functionalities of data recovery tool and how to choose the best data recovery software for yourself.

Which is the Best Data Recovery Software in 2022: How to Decide?

Storing data like photos, videos, confidential files, documents, etc., is part of our daily routine today. We try to keep this data safe and secure by storing it on reliable storage devices. However, accidents and calamities can’t be foreseen and any unforeseen reasons might result in the loss of your data. In such a situation, a data recovery software comes in handy. However, choosing the best data recovery software from a plethora of available options is a herculean task in itself. In this post, we will be discussing the most important features to look for in a data recovery software.

Contents

  • Features to look for in the best Data Recovery Software
  • 1. Compatibility with Different Storage Devices
  • 2. Recovery from Encrypted Media
  • 3. Recovery from Formatted or Corrupted Drive
  • 4. Recovers All Types of Files
  • 5. Preview Option
  • 6. Free Recovery
  • 7. Updates and Support
  • Which data recovery software fits all the above criteria?

Features to look for in the best Data Recovery Software

There are some features that you must look for while choosing a recovery software. Here are some key features:

1. Compatibility with Different Storage Devices

You may lose data from any storage device – from a computer hard drive to an external USB device. Therefore, your data recovery software must be compatible with most, if not all, of the popular storage media. In addition, the data recovery software must be capable of recovering data from storage devices with NTFS, exFAT, FAT16, and FAT32 file systems.

2. Recovery from Encrypted Media

You sometimes encrypt your sensitive data using BitLocker Drive Encryption on Windows. If you lose data from encrypted drive, you will need a data recovery software that can retrieve data from such a drive. So, you must choose the recovery software that has the feature to recover data from BitLocker-encrypted drives.

3. Recovery from Formatted or Corrupted Drive

Sometimes, you accidentally formatted the drive or the drive gets corrupted, resulting in inaccessibility of data. You should choose a powerful data recovery software that can recover data even if you have accidentally formatted the drive or if it is corrupted.

4. Recovers All Types of Files

Select a data recovery software that has the widest range of file type support. While choosing the recovery software, make sure to check that it recovers all types of files, such as documents, photos, videos, email data files, etc.

5. Preview Option

A good recovery software first scans the lost data and presents a preview so that you can check the recoverable data. This not only saves efforts but also reduces the time of recovery, especially when there is a large volume of data lost. That is why you must choose a data recovery software that includes the option to preview the files before saving.

6. Free Recovery

It’s always nice to try something before purchasing it. While selecting a data retrieving software, you must first look for a free version of the software. The free version should be able to recover a specific amount of data. This would help you to evaluate its functionality and features.

7. Updates and Support

A good data recovery software comes with free regular updates and a dedicated support system available round the clock. Therefore, it would be best to go for a software that guarantees full tech support at your convenience.

Which data recovery software fits all the above criteria?

Well, now you might ask if there is a single software with all the above features. The answer is yes. Stellar Data Recovery software fits the above criteria. The software comes with a free version to let you first test it. Then, you can go for any of the software version: Standard, Professional, or Technician, based on the additional features available.

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Conclusion

The above features are not exhaustive but they must be available in a data recovery software. Apart from the above features, you may also look for characteristics, like speed of recovery, simple user interface, recovery from lost Windows partition, recovery from RAW drives, etc. You could also choose from the 10 best data recovery software for Windows 11, but remember to check if all of the above features are present in the one you select.

FAQ

1. Is it possible to recover data if my Windows has crashed?

Yes, you can recover data from a non-bootable or crashed Windows system. To recover data from a system with crashed Windows, you can use the Stellar Data Recovery Professional for Windows. It allows you to create a bootable recovery drive that you can use to retrieve the data from a non-bootable system or a PC with crashed OS.

2. Can I recover the data lost due to emptying Recycle Bin?

Even when you empty your Recycle Bin, the data still remains on your computer’s hard drive. You can use the Stellar Data Recovery Free Edition to recover it back to your system.

3. Can I recover data from SSD drives?

Yes, the data from a SSD can be recovered if the TRIM feature on the SSD is disabled. If TRIM is not disabled, the deleted data is immediately overwritten in SSD and thus the chances of recovery are almost negligible.

About The Author

isha

Isha is a technical blogger and data recovery expert. She has experience in Windows data recovery. She writes about technical tips and tutorials.

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10 comments

  1. Farah says:
    July 19, 2018 at 5:03 am

    I have used this software in the past.I can totally vouch for it.

    Reply
    1. Isha Rikhi says:
      July 23, 2018 at 5:09 am

      Thanks for the using the software.

      Reply
  2. Davis says:
    July 11, 2018 at 11:47 pm

    Thank you for pointing out that when you accidentally deleted a file it doesn’t mean it is lost forever. This is good to know because my computer shut off today and I lost all of my files. I’ll have to look into finding the right data recovery services in my area that can help me get everything back.

    Reply
    1. Isha Rikhi says:
      July 12, 2018 at 3:56 am

      Hello Davis,

      Thanks for reading the blog.

      Reply
  3. Titan says:
    May 18, 2018 at 2:32 am

    I am observing data recovery software market very closely since 2016. As far as prices are concerned, Stellar products are relatively cheaper among its competitors which good recovery ratio.

    Reply
    1. Isha Rikhi says:
      May 18, 2018 at 3:15 am

      Hello Titan,

      We try to keep the prices as reasonable we can.

      Reply
  4. Blake Wake says:
    February 1, 2018 at 10:41 am

    Choosing the best data recovery software is very difficult and any wrong decision data will permanently lost and wastage of money. Thanks for the nicely information sharing users easily choose the best one.

    Reply
    1. Isha Rikhi says:
      February 14, 2018 at 11:06 am

      Hello Blake,

      Many Thanks for your kind words. Please don’t forgot to follow us on Twitter.

      Reply
  5. Russell Peters says:
    January 25, 2018 at 11:12 am

    Being a student it is very difficult for me to choose among various available data recovery software in the market. But after reading the Stellar Data Recovery review on prestigious PCMag site, I feel that it is a very strong software. So I try and happy with the results.

    Reply
    1. Isha Rikhi says:
      January 29, 2018 at 10:09 am

      Hello Russell,

      We really appreciate your feedback. Thanks for your time

      Reply

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Table of Contents    

  1. Features to look for in the best Data Recovery Software
  2. 1. Compatibility with Different Storage Devices
  3. 2. Recovery from Encrypted Media
  4. 3. Recovery from Formatted or Corrupted Drive
  5. 4. Recovers All Types of Files
  6. 5. Preview Option
  7. 6. Free Recovery
  8. 7. Updates and Support
  9. Which data recovery software fits all the above criteria?

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