XQD card recovery: Recover Photos from XQD Memory Cards
Summary: The blog contains information about XQD memory cards and reveals some of the common reasons that are responsible for the loss of photos from the card. It also describes the procedure to recover deleted or inaccessible photos from the memory card even if it is damaged or corrupted.
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XQD memory cards are highly compatible with high-definition camcorders as well as high-quality digital cameras. It comes with a faster speed and considerable storage capacity. The read/write operations are performed with remarkable speeds between 1 gigabyte per second and 4 gigabytes per second.
There are two categories:
XQD G Series
XQD M series
Undoubtedly, the XQD memory cards help store large-volume pictures; however, they do not guarantee complete security over stored data. They do have a built-in recovery software but when XQD cards turn corrupted or inaccessible at times, it demands of implementation of appropriate photo recovery procedures to recover photos from XQD memory cards.
Reasons that Make XQD memory cards corrupt or unresponsive.
Listed below are the possible reasons:
- Some of the media files may have got accidentally deleted while attempting to preview them on a digital camera
- You may have formatted the entire XQD memory card unintentionally while resolving an image error
- Sudden power failure, frequent power surges, or any logical corruption in the system may harm the memory card, therefore, turning it corrupt
- Consistently using the camera to capture images while it displays ‘low battery’ message turns media files to an unreadable state
- Ejecting the XQD memory card without following the proper memory card removal procedure harms the card, thus making it inaccessible
- Using the memory card on different devices to access or copy image files as well as to capture and store them on the card
If your XQD memory card has turned corrupt due to any of the above-mentioned reasons, you can recover all the lost images successfully. Since no built-in procedures are available to recover deleted data from the memory cards, you can employ professional XQD memory card recovery software to recover Photos from XQD Memory Cards.
All you need to know about Photo Recovery Software
Stellar Photo Recovery is a professional utility software to recover deleted images, audio clips, and videos from damaged, corrupt, or formatted XQD memory cards. The software supports photo recovery from all volumes of memory cards including all brands and models.
The software is the most recommended solution in any of the above-mentioned photo loss situations as it does not demand any technical expertise to operate the tool. The interface is straightforward and simple; therefore, data can be recovered quickly even by novice users with zero technical knowledge.
With the introduction of numerous social media platforms, photos have become quite an imperative component. Therefore, the software offers recovering photos and other multimedia files from all internal and external storage media. The best thing that makes the tool scalable among worldwide users is its cross-compatibility.
Different versions of the software are available for Mac and Windows operating systems. Although different editions are available, the functional procedure is the same, and the user can recover photos on both platforms using XQD memory card recovery software.
The demo version of the tool is available to let users understand the functional criteria without making any investment in the product. The respective version allows scanning the XQD memory card as well as previewing all recoverable files within the tool panel.
Steps to Recover Photos from XQD Memory Card
- Launch Stellar Photo Recovery Software.
- Select the location from where you want to recover. Click Scan to start the scanning process.
- A dialog box of ‘Scanning Completed Successfully!’ displays the scan results – the number of files found and the size of the data. In the left pane of the main window, all the recovered data is listed. You can preview them in the right pane.
Note: If you do not see the required photos in the list, opt for the Deep Scan option at the bottom.
- Click Recover.
- In the dialog box, specify the location to save the image files. Click Save. All the files get saved at the specified location Click Save. All the photos get saved at the specified location.
Important Points to be noted during XQD Card Recovery!
- The recovered files will be stored under the root folders named by respective image file formats
- While selecting the file formats for recovery, if you fail to find any particular file extension, you can use the Search option to find any specific file format
- The recovered data will be restored to the selected location in its original format, structure, and quality
- Software is compatible and well supported over Windows 10, 8, 7, and lower versions
- Make sure to back up the XQD memory card data before performing the image retrieval procedure using the professional photo recovery utility
To ensure that your XQD memory card stays secure with intact data, the below tips may prove useful:
- Be careful and avoid writing any new data to the XQD memory card while the camera battery is low
- Make sure to abide by the actual memory card eject procedure while removing the same
- Keep your system up-to-date with the antispyware programs and antivirus application
- Immediately stop using the memory card if any data loss or damage appears
- Do not use the same memory card on different devices as it may harm the card physically and logically
Regrettably deleted images from my Sony XQD card using the format process on my Nikon 850. I had not added any images to the card.
I have a Mac Pro w/ os Monterey 12.2.1. What Stellar software do you recommend to retrieve my photos?
I use Lightroom 6/CC
Hi Chuck,
The best tool you can use is our Stellar Photo Recovery software. It can recover any image file from your Macbook Pro and that too with its original file name and file size. It is compatible with macOS 12.2.1 too.
I have a Sony XQD Card and somehow my videos were not there. I think I used the camera while on a low battery and it’s showing nothing. Please help!
Your videos can be lost from your memory card due to the camera’s low battery. You can still recover lost videos. The first thing you should do when you face such kind of problem is to stop using the card. The most reliable technique of recovering lost videos from Sony XQD cards is to use an external or third-party recovery tool like Stellar Photo Recovery software, which is designed for retrieving lost, deleted, or formatted files from any XQD card.
Is there a version of Stellar that works with OSX 11.6 (El Capitan)?
Hi Dean,
Yes, Our latest version of Stellar Photo Recovery is compatible with macOS Monterey 12.0 and Lower versions.
Will the software see the XQD card in my camera connected to USB? I don’t have a dedicated card reader for XQD. Thanks
Hi Chadwick, Our software works both on camera XQD card connected through card reader or USB. Once you connect the card try to run our software and recover the photos from your XQD card. Thanks!
Hi, I recently purchased Sony XQD memory card it work fine for me. I had trouble video files (MKV, MP4, etc.) when I transfer few files through memory card to PC, VLC doesn’t support the video formats. What am I doing wrong or missing here?
Hi David,
If you are not able to play your videos in VLC, try another media player. If that too doesn’t help, it indicates your videos are corrupt due to improper file transfer. Try Stellar Repair for Video to fix the issue. Thanks!
I had tried to recover my lost 1000s of photos on windows 10 drive that photos transfer from SD card but the drive failed to recover and I formatted the drive. Anyway, I recovered of images with the help of Stellar Photo Recovery software. Thanks!
Hi Nina, Thanks for using our software!
Unfortunately, I had deleted my music work from Sony XQD memory card. I used this software, it helps me to recover my audio file. Thanks!
Hi Jennifer, Thanks for choosing our software!
I had a Lexar XQD memory card, due to virus all files corrupted or damaged. I have clean the card. I want files what should I do to fix this? Please help…
Hi Joyce, firstly you can scan your computer and SD card through latest antivirus software after scanning you can try our software demo version and see the preview your lost or deleted files. Thanks!
Hello, I am not sure but the problem with your Nikon D4 cam, So firstly you will check Nikon D4 cam then connect to the system, Check your XQD card should be detected or not. Do worry about your previous photos/pictures. I recommend Stellar Photo Recovery software to recover all the images from XQD memory card.
Anyone experienced in Nikon D4 because in my D4 cam XQD memory cards show error ”this card cannot be used” card is damaged or Insert another card, And I m insert another one the same issue will occur. Many pictures are stored on XQD card. Please Help!