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Best File Repair Tools 2026
Facts read 30 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026
File repair tools help you recover, rebuild or inspect damaged files. This guide is for buyers choosing software for documents, archives, photos, video and deleted files.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 IntactFile | It suits people who want to diagnose and repair supported corrupted files in a browser without uploading them. | 8.4 | €59 a year | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 02 Restore.Media | Restore.Media may suit people whose damaged or unplayable audio or video needs file repair through a browser. | 7.4 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 30 Sep 2026 |
| 03 Remo Repair Word | It suits Windows users who need to repair damaged or corrupt DOC or DOCX files. | 7.3 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 04 Untrunc | Untrunc may suit action-camera users, drone pilots, dashcam owners, screen recorders, security-camera operators, and videographers dealing with damaged supported video… | 7.1 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows, Mac, Linux, Self-hosted | 9 Oct 2026 |
| 05 DiskInternals ZIP Repair | It suits Windows users trying to recover intact contents from damaged ZIP archives, including damage associated with transmission errors or media problems. | 6.8 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows | 11 Oct 2026 |
| 06 Recovery Toolbox File Undelete Free | This software may suit Windows users trying to recover files deleted from the Recycle Bin on an NTFS drive. | 6.7 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 07 EaseUS Fixo | Fixo suits people trying to repair damaged videos, photos, audio, or documents across Windows, macOS, and the web. | 6.7 | $40.95 a year | Free trial | Web, Windows, Mac | 1 Oct 2026 |
| 08 PDF Repair Toolbox | This tool may suit people trying to recover information from corrupted PDFs on Windows or through the online recovery option. | 6.7 | $25 one-time | Free plan | Web, Windows | 5 Oct 2026 |
| 09 Stellar Repair for Photo | 6.6 | $39.99 a year | Free trial | Windows, Mac | 3 Oct 2026 | |
| 10 Fix.Video | Fix.Video may suit people trying to repair damaged video files from cameras, phones, or other listed devices. | 6.5 | $99 a month | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac | 1 Oct 2026 |
The list is ordered by newest releases first, using figures published by the makers. It does not score tools, so compare file type, platform, licence and trial terms for your situation.
02
Restore.Media
Restore.Media may suit people whose damaged or unplayable audio or video needs file repair through a browser.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 Record7.4 Visit
03
Remo Repair Word
It suits Windows users who need to repair damaged or corrupt DOC or DOCX files.
Windows Record7.3 Visit
04
Untrunc
Untrunc may suit action-camera users, drone pilots, dashcam owners, screen recorders, security-camera operators, and videographers dealing with damaged supported video…
WindowsMacLinux+1 Record7.1 Visit
05
DiskInternals ZIP Repair
It suits Windows users trying to recover intact contents from damaged ZIP archives, including damage associated with transmission errors or media problems.
Windows Record6.8 Visit
6
Recovery Toolbox File Undelete Free
Windows Free plan Record6.7 Visit This software may suit Windows users trying to recover files deleted from the Recycle Bin on an NTFS drive.
7
EaseUS Fixo
WebWindowsMac $40.95 a year Record6.7 Visit Fixo suits people trying to repair damaged videos, photos, audio, or documents across Windows, macOS, and the web.
8
PDF Repair Toolbox
WebWindows $25 one-time Record6.7 Visit This tool may suit people trying to recover information from corrupted PDFs on Windows or through the online recovery option.
10
Fix.Video
WebWindowsMac $99 a month Record6.5 Visit Fix.Video may suit people trying to repair damaged video files from cameras, phones, or other listed devices.
12
lzip
WindowsMacLinux+1 Free plan Record6.1 Visit lzip suits people who need a command-line compressor for sharing or preserving data, including users working with GNU Tar.
13
SysTools SQL Recovery
Windows $249 one-time Record6.1 Visit SysTools SQL Recovery is intended for IT professionals who need to repair SQL Server database files on Windows.
14
Kernel Video Repair
WindowsMac $29 one-time Record6.0 Visit Kernel Video Repair may suit people or organizations trying to recover damaged footage from supported formats and storage devices.
17
3-Heights PDF Analysis & Repair Tool
WindowsMacLinux+2 — Record5.6 Visit This tool suits organizations that need to inspect and attempt local repair or recovery of damaged PDFs, including through command-line or API workflows.
18
SysTools PST Repair
Windows $49 one-time Record5.6 Visit It suits Windows users who need to repair Outlook PST or BAK files and export recovered data.
25
Clever Online Video Repair
Web — Record4.3 Visit It suits people needing browser-based recovery for damaged recordings, screen captures, streams, or supported audio files.
Before you choose
Match the damaged file
Start with the file you need to handle. Remo Repair Word names Word documents, DiskInternals ZIP Repair names ZIP archives, and Stellar Repair for Photo names photos.
Other entries cover PDF files, video, deleted files and compressed data. Pick a tool whose stated purpose matches your file.
Check where it runs
Confirm the platform before you choose. Tools in this category run on Windows, macOS, the web, Linux, self-hosted systems or through an API.
A web or API option may fit a service workflow, while a desktop program may suit a local file.
Look for a free way to try
A free plan is available from tools on this list. IntactFile and PDF Repair Toolbox use freemium pricing; Remo Repair Word, Untrunc, lzip and DiskInternals ZIP Repair are listed with free plans.
Some entries also provide trials; 3-Heights PDF Analysis & Repair Tool specifies a 30-day trial.
Compare the paid terms
Published starting prices vary: Restore.Media starts at $4.99, Stellar Repair for Photo at $49.99 per year, Wondershare Repairit at $29.99 per month and EaseUS Fixo at $39.95 per month.
PDF Repair Toolbox starts at $25, while IntactFile starts at €5.90; 3-Heights PDF Analysis & Repair Tool provides pricing on request.
Check use rights
If you need to read or change the repaired file's code, check the tool's licence terms before choosing. This matters when comparing a free download, a hosted service and a self-hosted option.
Questions
Do file repair tools offer free plans?
Yes. A free plan is listed for tools such as IntactFile, Remo Repair Word, Untrunc, lzip and PDF Repair Toolbox.
Can I try a file repair tool before paying?
Yes. Some listed tools provide free plans or trials, and 3-Heights PDF Analysis & Repair Tool specifies a 30-day trial.
What platforms are supported by these tools?
The list includes tools that run on Windows, macOS, the web, Linux, self-hosted systems and through an API.
Are file repair tools free or paid?
Both models appear. Listings include free, freemium and paid tools, with prices or trial terms shown where the maker publishes them.
Can these tools handle different file types?
Yes. Names on the list cover Word documents, ZIP archives, PDFs, photos, video, deleted files and compressed data.
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