IntactFile

IntactFile repairs corrupted videos, PDFs, ZIP, RAR, and 7z archives, Office documents, JPG and PNG photos, and SQLite databases in a browser tab. Its repair process rebuilds file structure around data that remains, such as damaged headers or missing indexes. The repair engines run on the user’s device, and the maker says files are not uploaded. Diagnosis is free for every file, allowing users to review the issue before choosing a repair. Repairs are checked against format rules, and a failed repair is not charged. The Free plan allows three repairs per day, with a 50 MB video limit and 10 MB limits for documents, archives, and photos. Paid choices include one-time repairs and credit packs, plus annual Pro and Business plans. Pro costs €4.92 a year, billed annually at €59/year; Business costs €16.58 a year, billed annually at €199/year. Business includes CLI, SDK, and MCP server tools; developer repairs require an active Business subscription and Node 22 or later. IntactFile cannot recover overwritten data, footage never written to disk, or files containing only zero bytes.

IntactFile offers local browser-based repairs, free diagnosis, and one-time or annual payment options. Check its file-size and daily limits, and note the data types it cannot recover.

It suits people who want to diagnose and repair supported corrupted files in a browser without uploading them. Business subscribers needing local CLI, SDK, or MCP repairs must meet the subscription and Node version requirements.

Overview

IntactFile is a browser-based repair service for damaged media, documents, archives, and SQLite databases. It best suits people who want to assess a file before paying and prefer processing on their own device. Its broad format coverage and free diagnosis are useful, but repair can only rebuild structure around data that survived.

That makes IntactFile a practical first stop for structural corruption, not a way to restore information that has been erased or never saved.

Key features

Repairs across file types

Supported categories include video, PDF, ZIP/RAR/7z archives, DOCX/XLSX/PPTX documents, JPG/PNG photos, and SQLite databases. The repair approach reconstructs file structure around remaining data, such as by addressing damaged headers or missing indexes. This breadth is convenient for mixed file problems, though it does not overcome the core limitation: overwritten data, footage never written to disk, and files containing only zero bytes cannot be recovered.

Diagnosis, preview, and repair checks

Diagnosis is free for every file, which lets you see what is wrong before deciding to spend a repair credit. Preview before saving and batch repair are supported. Repaired files are checked against structural rules for their format, and a failed repair is not charged—useful safeguards, though structural checks do not promise that every file can be restored.

Local processing and privacy

The repair engines run in the browser on the user's device, and IntactFile says files are not uploaded. Its privacy policy allows anonymous analytics on format, outcome, damage class, duration, and a coarse file-size bucket, but not file names or contents. Stripe handles payments, with card details sent to Stripe rather than the maker. Support goes through one monitored email inbox, without a ticket system or chatbot.

Pricing

The free plan costs nothing and allows three repairs a day, with caps of 50 MB for video and 10 MB for documents and archives or photos. It requires no account, making it suitable for occasional small files; larger files or heavier use call for a paid option.

One-time credits suit people who need repairs infrequently. A Single repair costs €5.90, paid once for one repair of any file size. Pack of 3 costs €13.90, paid once for three credits in any supported format; Pack of 5 costs €20.90, paid once for five credits in any supported format and any file size. Pack of 10 costs €37.90, paid once for ten credits. The Custom pack (11–100) costs €3.65, paid once, billed €3.65 × N, for 11–100 credits. Credits never expire. Compared with the free plan, these options remove the stated file-size caps on the Single repair and Pack of 5, while larger packs make more sense when several repairs are anticipated.

Pro costs €59 a year, billed annually at €59/year. It includes 30 repairs a month, rollover up to three times, batch repair of up to 20 files, and repair history. It fits regular individual use better than buying credits one at a time, but the monthly quota makes it less suitable for sporadic users. Business costs €199 a year, billed annually at €199/year, and includes 100 repairs a month, batch repair of up to 100, and CLI, SDK, and MCP server access. Those developer tools require an active Business subscription and Node 22 or later for repairs; this tier is aimed at workflows that need local machine-based processing through developer interfaces, not occasional personal recovery.

Refunds are available within 14 days, no questions asked.

Platforms

IntactFile is available on the web, with API, CLI, and SDK access for supported developer use. Its local browser processing means repairs run on the user's device rather than being sent to the service. Linux, macOS, and Windows are listed as supported platforms.

Who it's for

IntactFile is a good fit for people with structurally damaged files across several formats who want free diagnosis, local processing, and either a one-time credit or a recurring quota. The free plan is best for small, occasional repairs. Pro better suits regular personal use, while Business is the choice for teams or developers needing CLI, SDK, or MCP access. Look elsewhere if the missing content was overwritten or never recorded, or if you need a service that can recover an all-zero-byte file.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Free per-file diagnosis and no-charge failed repairs reduce the risk of paying for an unsuccessful attempt.
• Pros: Local processing and the maker's no-upload claim will appeal to users reluctant to send files to a repair service.
• Pros: One-time credits never expire, so occasional users need not commit to an annual plan or use credits on a schedule.
• Cons: Free repairs have daily and file-size caps, so larger files require a paid plan.
• Cons: Structural reconstruction cannot restore overwritten or never-recorded data, or files made only of zero bytes.
• Cons: Support relies on a single monitored inbox rather than a ticket system or chatbot.
• Cons: Pro and Business impose monthly quotas, so the annual plans may not suit users whose needs are rare or unusually concentrated.

Alternatives

For video-focused choices, Video Repair Software is a category to compare. For broader file-repair options, see File Repair Software.

Restore.Media is worth considering when mobile platforms matter: it supports Android and iOS as well as desktop and web, and its Automatic recovery costs $4.99, paid once per file, with price varying by repaired file size. It offers a free full-length low-resolution preview before original-resolution download.

Wondershare Repairit may suit users who prefer a paid license with full preview and batch repair; its plans cover 45+ formats, but it has no free plan and its listed licenses renew automatically.

EaseUS Fixo is another paid option, with a free trial and monthly or annual licenses; consider it if its AI-credit allowance and stated repair coverage fit your needs.

Stellar Toolkit for File Repair is a Windows-only alternative with one-time Standard and Technician licenses, and may suit someone specifically seeking desktop repair for Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and PDF files.

Kernel Video Repair is a video-specific alternative for macOS or Windows, with a free plan and a one-time home license for two computers and no file-size limitation.

Bitwar File Repair is a Windows-only paid alternative.

SysTools PDF Recovery may be a better fit for Windows or macOS users focused on PDF recovery; its Personal License is a one-time purchase for one computer and includes a year of free updates.

OnlineFile.Repair is another paid web-based alternative.

Verdict

Choose IntactFile if you need to diagnose and repair structurally damaged files across multiple formats, value local processing, and want flexible one-time credits or a defined monthly quota. Its main advantage is the combination of free diagnosis, broad format coverage, and repairs run on your device. Look elsewhere if the lost content is gone rather than structurally damaged, or if a tighter support channel is important.