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Free Data Recovery Software

Get your lost files back for free. Stellar Data Recovery software finds what other recovery software misses. Built on over 30 years of data recovery experience, our software scans deeper and recovers more. It is 100% read-only, so running it never risks further data loss.

150 Million Downloads
99.6% Recovery Rate
24*5 Free Technical Support
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Available for: Windows Mac iPhone Android
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PCWorld

"Stellar Data Recovery grabs deleted data from nearly any media type, supports a clean interface and recovered nearly everything we threw at it."

When Do You Need Data Recovery Software?

Our advanced scan and recovery technology hunts down file traces when normal methods come up empty.

Accidentally deleted files

Accidentally deleted important files? Stellar software for Windows or Mac helps you regain access for those files for free which got lost from these devices. Recover over 1,000 file types, including documents, spreadsheets, PDFs, archives, photos, videos, emails, and more.

Computer won't start

Windows or Mac won't start? Recover your important data from the affected system without losing anything for free before reinstalling the operating system.

Lost photos from phone

Get back your deleted photos, videos, or other important data from phone devices. Free Data Recovery Software for iPhone or Android supports any kind of phone brand.

Recover contacts & messages

Accidentally deleted contact messages from iOS or Android? Stellar can help recover important contacts and messages from any lost scenarios for free.

Corrupt or inaccessible storage

Can't open your hard drive, SSD, USB drive, or memory card? Stellar can scan inaccessible or corrupted storage for recoverable files.

Recover Lost Data from Any Device

Recover files from Windows, Mac, iPhone® & Android® devices for free. No registration required.

Windows Data Recovery Software

Recover deleted, formatted and RAW-partition data from internal and external HDDs, SSDs, USB drives and memory cards. Recover 1GB of data from laptops, desktops, and servers for free.

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Mac Data Recovery Software

Recover deleted or lost files from macOS internal and external drives, Time Machine backups, and other supported Mac storage devices. Scan and recover data upto 1GB for free.

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iOS® Data Recovery Software

A desktop software, not an app — it connects to your iOS devices over USB and reads its directly. The software recovers upto 10 files for free, enough to preview real results before upgrading.

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Android® Data Recovery Software

Recover deleted or lost photos, videos, contacts, and messages from phones which work on desktop. The software also recovers 10 files for free to assess the recovery capability.

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Three Steps. No Guesswork

Find your lost files, preview what's recoverable, and get your data back for free in just three simple steps.

Recover Any File, from Any Device

Recover any file type from photos and videos to documents and emails from SSDs, HDDs, USB drives, and more.

Recover Every File type

From irreplaceable personal photos to important documents, find it with our free software.

  • Photos & video
    JPEG, PNG, TIFF, RAW, MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV
  • Documents
    Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF and plain text
  • Archives & mail
    ZIP and RAR archives, plus Outlook mailboxes
  • Audio
    MP3, WAV and AAC files
PNG JPEG DOCX MP4 PDF
PST MOV XLSX ZIP

Recover from Any Storage Device

Whatever you store your files on, there's a good chance we can reach it.

  • Hard drives
    Internal and external hard drives
  • Solid-state drives
    SATA and NVMe SSDs
  • Removable media
    USB drives, SD, microSD & CF cards
  • Supported devices
    Windows, Mac & Phone
SATA USB RAW NTFS
HDD SD MicroSD CF Cards SSD

Customer Testimonials

Over 3 million customers worldwide trust Stellar to recover their data. See what they have to say.

  • Stellar saved my critical project files when my drive crashed. Highly recommended!

    Jack Albert Director Video Production
    Milwaukee, USA
    Jack Albert Director Video Production
    Milwaukee, USA

Do's and Don'ts When You Lose Your Data

When you have precious data on your device, years of work and it goes inaccessible, the instinct is to reboot, reformat, or "just try one more time." What you do in the next few minutes matters more than which software you use.

Do's

  • Stop using the drive

    The moment you notice files are missing

  • Run a scan before you do anything

    A read-only scan costs nothing and tells you exactly what is still there.

  • Install on a different drive

    Never onto the drive you lost files

  • Preview before recovering

    Confirm the files open and are intact before you commit to a recovery.

  • Recover to a separate drive

    Writing recovered files back to the original risks destroying what is left.

  • Move fast on SSDs

    TRIM can wipe deleted blocks within minutes of the delete.

Don'ts

  • Don't write to the drive

    Don't save, download, or install anything to the affected drive.

  • Don't keep using the device

    “Just checking one more time” is still a write — and writes overwrite your files.

  • Don't format or reformat

    Don't format or reformat the drive before attempting recovery.

  • Don't ignore clicking sounds

    A clicking drive is a physical fault — software scanning can make it worse.

  • Don't wait it out

    Odds fall every hour, and fastest of all on TRIM-enabled SSDs.

  • Don't recover blind

    Skipping preview means you find out what is corrupted after you have paid.

What Data Recovery Software Can't Recover?

Our software goes to every possible length to save your data, but we won't make unrealistic promises. When a storage device is severely damaged or isn't recognized by the system, no recovery software can help.

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RECOVERY SOFTWARE
THE RIGHT OPTION
Physically damaged drive

Software won't help in this situation, but this is not a dead end. We at Stellar have a technology where we can recover data in-Lab from the Physically damaged media. Just send your drive to us for comprehensive data recovery service.

Can't Help

Power the drive off. Stellar's In-Lab Clean-Room service recovers from physically damaged drives.

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Overwritten data

No software in the world can recover any data which is overwritten.

Can't Help
Deleted files from TRIM-enabled SSD

When TRIM is enabled on an SSD, deleted data usually can't be recovered by any software. Disable TRIM to give recovery software a better chance in the future.

Can't Help

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What Users Say About Our Software

Everyday users have recovered lost files with Stellar Data Recovery software.

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Selwyn Larry Lim January 12

Good app, I was able to retrieve most of the pictures in my broken iphone. Very good customer service as well. I reformatted my pc so I had to reinstall Stellar. I was able to get a new key without too much hassle.

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Divya G February 28

Good software. Helped me to recover my deleted whatsapp chat conversations and all media lost in my iphone

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mr trent January 12

I have purchased one of their products, and only knew very basic details. Customer support was online and available is less than 2 minutes, and was very responsive to my questions. The app works very well and I know support will help me promptly. Thank You

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Tim Sparks July 31

I have used Stellar Data Recovery for years and performance wise it has always outperformed all other recovery and file repair toolkits of it's class...

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Denis Metko June 27

The recovery process progress was just as described, everything explained in detail, fast, transparent and successful.

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Altayeb Salah August 11

Actually as an APP, it's No. (1), and as a company, they are family before been company.

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Myers April 18

If I could give Stellar Data Recovery more than five stars, I would — this software (and the incredible team behind it) has genuinely blown me away! I used Stellar to recover files from a machine that was basically digital roadkill, and somehow... it worked. Not just worked — it resurrected long-lost documents, ancient audio files, and photos from dusty old thumb drives I thought were toast. I'm still kind of in shock!

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Amru July 28

There are many data recovery companies and software out there, so some are good, some are okay, and then there's StellarInfo and their software that get the job done! I'm very happy with their offering and can review each and every one of them.

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SS Enterprises May 16

Best data recovery software and service in the market.

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Nnamanieze May 03

So, I purchased the Premium version of Stellar Data Recovery to recover pictures from my two daughters that were visiting me, and it worked perfectly!

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Anony Mouse June 12

Stellar by name Stellar by nature.

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Michael Ubuni March 04

I recently used the Stellar Technician Tool to recover lost data from our GM corrupted hard drive, and overall, my experience was positive.

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DJ Torres February 27

Their software just works. Used it to recover data from a corrupted raid 1 where the missing cache caused normal recovery tools to fail.

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Mario August 13

First of all, it's a good product and a great value (especially if you have a lot recover). Or just that one photo that means the world to you.

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Richard Armstrong June 22

By mistake, I deleted a large amount of data, and this software helped me recover the information. It is worth the price.

FAQs

We have answers to the most common questions that our users ask.

Data recovery is the process of getting back lost, deleted or inaccessible data from a computer, phone, hard drive, SSD, USB drive, memory card, or other storage device.

Stellar Data Recovery is the best data recovery software with a success rate of 99.6%. The software supports almost all data loss scenarios including deleted files, formatted or corrupted drives, lost partitions, RAW drives, and recovery from HDDs, SSDs, USB drives, SD cards and RAID servers.

Yes. Stellar offers a free software that lets you scan, preview, and recover data without purchasing the software. The current Windows & Mac Data Recovery software allows free 1 GB recovery.

Yes, Stellar Data Recovery can recover deleted and lost files in many data-loss situations. However, no recovery software can guarantee that every file will be recovered. The result depends on factors such as whether the lost data has been overwritten, the condition of the storage device, and how soon recovery is attempted.

Yes. The trial version lets you scan and preview recoverable files, but the amount you can actually save is limited. For Windows & Mac, free recovery provides up to 1 GB by default. iOS and Android devices allow recovery of 10 files for free.

The price depends on the product, platform, edition and license type. For example, Stellar's current Windows pricing page lists paid editions starting at $59.99 for a yearly Standard Edition, while higher editions cost more. iPhone and Android products are priced at $39.99 & $29.99 respectively for yearly subscription.

Yes. Stellar Data Recovery for Android works from a Windows desktop or laptop and supports Android devices from major phone brands. It can recover photos, videos, audio, messages, contacts, call history and documents

Yes. Stellar Data Recovery for iPhone runs on a desktop or laptop and can recover photos, videos, messages, contacts, call history, and other data. It also supports recovery from iTunes and iCloud backup files, including encrypted iTunes backups.

Yes. Stellar Data Recovery is read-only software. scan the drive to retrieve data and does not modify the original data stored on the drives. For better recovery, it is important to stop using the affected storage as much as possible, because new data can overwrite deleted files.

Yes, it is possible, depending on how the storage was wiped and whether the original data has been overwritten. Stellar software can recover data from some formatted, RAW, corrupted, or inaccessible drives, but wiping the drive with secure and certified eraser software makes the recovery impossible.

No. Stellar's current product does not require any registration to download and try the software. You can scan and preview your recoverable data before deciding whether you need the paid version.

Yes. Stellar has dedicated recovery software for iPhone and Android. Install the software on a computer and connect your phone. It can then recover photos, videos, messages, and more.

Yes. Stellar offers free technical support and is available for users experiencing issues with software, including users of the Free Edition. Support is available through email, phone and chat.

In some cases, If the drive is still detected and the problem is logical, recovery software may be able to recover the data. However, if the drive has physical damage, such as a damaged, burnt, water-damaged, or failed drive, software is not helpful. Stellar offers professional lab services for physically damaged HDDs, SSDs, Macs, mobile devices, and other storage media.

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