EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard
by EaseUS Data Recovery WizardRecovers files on Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows from hard drives, cards, cameras, RAID, NAS, and other media.
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Best Photo Recovery Software 2026
Facts read 21 Sep 2026 – 19 Oct 2026
Photo recovery software scans storage for lost pictures and can help you check recoverable files before saving them. This list helps buyers compare tools for computers, mobile devices and self-hosted setups.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard | Recovers files on Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows from hard drives, cards, cameras, RAID, NAS, and other media. | 5.8 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Windows, Mac | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 02 RecoverHelper | RecoverHelper may suit people trying to restore files from internal or external drives, memory cards, USB drives, or cameras. | 5.7 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Windows, Mac | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 03 Tenorshare 4DDiG Data Recovery | It suits people trying to recover files from memory cards on Windows or Mac, especially when they want to preview scanned files or save results to cloud storage. | 5.6 | $59.95 a year | Free plan | Windows, Mac | 4 Oct 2026 |
| 04 DiskGenius | Windows software for data recovery, partition management, backup, restore, disk utilities, RAID recovery, and file preview. | 5.5 | $99.90 a year | Free plan | Windows | 19 Oct 2026 |
| 05 AnyRecover | Restores data on Windows and macOS from drives, cards, cameras, and Android or iOS devices. | 5.4 | — | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Windows, Mac | 11 Oct 2026 |
| 06 DiskDigger | Recovers files on Android, Linux, macOS, and Windows from disks, cards, CDs, DVDs, and disk images. | 5.4 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, Windows, Mac, Linux | 4 Oct 2026 |
| 07 Disk Drill | It suits users trying to recover files from supported storage on macOS or Windows. | 5.3 | $89 a year | Free plan | Windows, Mac | 29 Sep 2026 |
| 08 MiniTool Power Data Recovery | Recovers data on macOS and Windows from drives, RAID, cards, cameras, optical discs, and USB devices. | 5.3 | $89 a year | Free plan | Windows, Mac | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 09 iCare Data Recovery | Recovers Windows data from drives, USB media, memory cards, Android phones, cameras, laptops, and desktops. | 5.2 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows | 11 Oct 2026 |
| 10 Recuva | Recuva suits Windows users trying to recover deleted files from a computer, memory card, or external storage. | 5.2 | $24.95 one-time | Free plan | Windows | 8 Oct 2026 |
No ranking basis is published yet, so the order can change. Compare the maker-published fields for free access, starting price, platforms, recovery sources, scan modes, raw photo support, disk images, previews and recovery limits.
02
RecoverHelper
RecoverHelper may suit people trying to restore files from internal or external drives, memory cards, USB drives, or cameras.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+1 Record5.7 Visit
03
Tenorshare 4DDiG Data Recovery
It suits people trying to recover files from memory cards on Windows or Mac, especially when they want to preview scanned files or save results to cloud storage.
WindowsMac Record5.6 Visit
04
DiskGenius
Windows software for data recovery, partition management, backup, restore, disk utilities, RAID recovery, and file preview.
Windows Record5.5 Visit
05
AnyRecover
Restores data on Windows and macOS from drives, cards, cameras, and Android or iOS devices.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+1 Record5.4 Visit
6
DiskDigger
AndroidWindowsMac+1 Free plan Record5.4 Visit Recovers files on Android, Linux, macOS, and Windows from disks, cards, CDs, DVDs, and disk images.
7
Disk Drill
WindowsMac $89 a year Record5.3 Visit It suits users trying to recover files from supported storage on macOS or Windows.
8
MiniTool Power Data Recovery
WindowsMac $89 a year Record5.3 Visit Recovers data on macOS and Windows from drives, RAID, cards, cameras, optical discs, and USB devices.
9
iCare Data Recovery
Windows Free plan Record5.2 Visit Recovers Windows data from drives, USB media, memory cards, Android phones, cameras, laptops, and desktops.
10
Recuva
Windows $24.95 one-time Record5.2 Visit Recuva suits Windows users trying to recover deleted files from a computer, memory card, or external storage.
11
UNDELETE 360
Windows $39 one-time Record5.2 Visit Recovers deleted files on Windows from drives, camera cards, ZIP and FireWire drives, and network shares.
12
Wise Data Recovery
Windows $79.95 a year Record5.2 Visit Recovers data on Windows from HDDs, SSDs, removable media, cameras, mobile phones, and other devices.
14
Hetman Photo Recovery
WindowsMacLinux $47.95 one-time Record5.0 Visit Photo software for Windows, macOS and Linux that restores deleted or lost images, including camera RAW, after formatting or damage.
16
Memory Card File Rescue
WindowsMac Free plan Record4.9 Visit Free macOS and Windows software recovers photos and videos from Sony memory media that was deleted or damaged.
17
Ontrack EasyRecovery
WindowsMac Free plan Record4.9 Visit EasyRecovery suits Windows or macOS users trying to retrieve files from drives, memory cards, optical media, or RAID.
18
R-Studio
WindowsMacLinux $49.99 a month Record4.9 Visit R-Studio is suited to people or organizations recovering data from varied storage media, including network disks and RAID setups.
21
PhotoRec
WindowsMacLinux+1 Free plan Record4.8 Visit PhotoRec suits people trying to recover files from disks, removable storage, or disk images, including after file-system damage.
22
TestDisk
WindowsMacLinux Free plan Record4.8 Visit Free recovery software runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows and supports drives, USB media, cards, images, DAS, SAN, and RAID.
23
DMDE
WindowsMacLinux Free plan Record4.7 Visit DMDE may suit people trying to recover data from disks, memory cards, RAID arrays, or disk images.
24
Glary Undelete
Windows Free plan Record4.7 Visit Recovers deleted files on Windows from drives and images of CompactFlash, SmartMedia, MultiMedia, and SD cards.
Before you choose
Match the software to your device
Check supported platforms before you install a tool. The list covers Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS and self-hosted use.
A Windows utility may not run on a Mac or phone, so match the platform field to the device holding your photos.
Check the free route
Use the Free plan, Paid from and Free trial fields to compare ways to start without a purchase.
A free recovery limit can affect how much data you can save. Check that field before scanning a large photo library.
Compare scan and source support
Recovery sources show where a tool can look for photos. Scan modes indicate how it searches storage.
Raw photo recovery can matter when normal file details are damaged. Disk image support can help when you want to scan an image instead of the original drive.
Look for photo previews
Photo preview lets you inspect found images before recovery. Use it to check whether the files shown match what you need.
Compare preview support with the recovery limit and source fields so the tool fits the storage and files you are trying to recover.
Questions
Which platforms appear on this list?
Entries support Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS or self-hosted use. Check the platform field for the tool you are considering.
How can I compare free options?
Check Free plan, Free trial and Free recovery limit. These fields show how you can start and how much recovery is allowed without a paid purchase.
What does raw photo recovery mean?
It indicates whether the software lists support for recovering raw photo files, which can matter when standard file information is missing.
Why does disk image support matter?
It shows whether the tool can work from a disk image. That can be useful when you want to scan an image rather than the original storage.
Can I preview photos before recovery?
Use the Photo preview field. It records whether an entry lets you inspect found photos before saving recovered files.
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