Best Photo Recovery Software in 2026
Updated
In short: RecoverHelper is ranked #1 of 44 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard and DiskDigger. The best-ranked option with a free plan is EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Tenorshare 4DDiG Data Recovery at $5/mo.
Photo recovery software is for trying to retrieve image files from supported sources, with capabilities that vary by tool. Compare recovery sources and scan modes, then look at raw photo recovery and photo preview for features that suit the situation. Disk image support and supported platforms can help narrow the options. Check free-plan details, any free recovery limit, and paid-from pricing to understand the listed access terms. EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard, RecoverHelper, and Disk Drill are entries to assess, alongside MiniTool Power Data Recovery and DiskGenius. Match the available recovery methods and platform support to where the photos were stored and the devices you use.
44 photo recovery software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 RecoverHelper iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.3Free Supported platforms: multi-platformRecovery sources: internal HDDs and SSDs, external HDDs and SSDs, SD and microSD cards, USB flash drives, digital camerasScan modes: both
- 2 EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.2$8.33/mo
- 3 DiskDigger Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.6$19.99/mo
- 4 Disk Drill No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.1$7.42/mo
- 5 R-Photo No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.7Free
- 6 PhotoRec No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.2
- 7 Ontrack EasyRecovery No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0
- 8 Recuva No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0₹990/mo
- 9 MiniTool Power Data Recovery No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0$7.42/mo
- 10 SFWare Photo Recovery No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9 Supported platforms: multi-platformRecovery sources: SD, microSD, SDHC, SDXC, CF, XD, MMC, memory sticks, internal and external hard drives, USB flash drives, iPods, camerasScan modes: both
- 11 DMDE No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9
- 12 Hetman Photo Recovery No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Supported platforms: multi-platformRecovery sources: HDDs, SSDs, USB drives, SD and other memory cards, digital cameras, disk imagesScan modes: both
- 13 R-Studio No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8$49.99/mo
- 14 Recoverit No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7$8.33/mo
- 15 Tenorshare 4DDiG Data Recovery No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7$5/mo
- 16 UFS Explorer No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6$69.95/mo
- 17 Recovery Explorer No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.5 Supported platforms: multi-platformRecovery sources: Internal and external hard drives; USB disks and flash drives; memory cards; digital cameras; RAID sets; NAS; disk images; virtual disksScan modes: both
- 18 Raise Data Recovery No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4$34.95/mo
- 19 TestDisk No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4Free
- 20 Mac Data Recovery Guru No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free
- 21 Memory Card File Rescue No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2 Supported platforms: multi-platformRecovery sources: Sony CFexpress Type A/B, XQD, SD, Memory Stick, SL-M external SSD, USB flash drive
- 22 Aiseesoft Data Recovery No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2$10/mo
- 23 DiskGenius No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2$8.32/mo
- 24 CardRecovery No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.1 Supported platforms: windowsRecovery sources: SD, SDHC, SDXC, miniSD, microSD, CompactFlash, MicroDrive, Memory Stick, MMC, XQD, SmartMedia, xD Picture Card, mobile-phone memory cards, USB flash drivesScan modes: deep
- 25 Data Rescue No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.1$33.25/mo
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Questions about this list
Which photo recovery software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
RecoverHelper is ranked #1 of 44 with a score of 9.3. EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard is second and DiskDigger third.
How many of these have a free plan?
10 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Tenorshare 4DDiG Data Recovery has the lowest first paid tier we found: $5/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.