Recuva Portable

Recuva Portable (pronounced "recover") is a freeware Windows utility to restore files that have been accidentally deleted from your computer.

This includes files emptied from the Recycle bin as well as images and other files that have been deleted by user error from digital camera memory cards or MP3 players. It will even bring back files that have been deleted by bugs, crashes, and viruses.



Accidentally deleted an important file? Lost files after a computer crash? No problem - Recuva Portable recovers files from your Windows computer, recycle bin, digital camera card, or MP3 player!

Features and Highlights

Superior file recovery
It can recover pictures, music, documents, videos, emails, or any other file type you’ve lost. And it can recover from any rewriteable media you have: memory cards, external hard drives, USB sticks, and more!

Recovery from damaged disks
Unlike most file recovery tools, Recuva Portable can recover files from damaged or newly formatted drives. Greater flexibility means a greater chance of recovery.



Deep scan for buried files
For those hard to find files, It has an advanced deep scan mode that scours your drives to find any traces of files you have deleted.

Securely delete files
Sometimes you want a file gone for good. The app’s secure overwrite feature uses industry- and military-standard deletion techniques to make sure your files stay erased.



Alternatives

Wondershare Recoverit: A professional-grade data recovery tool with extensive features and support for various file systems, ideal for advanced users.

AnyRecover: Recover Deleted, Formatted or Lost Files from PC/Hard Disk/Camera/USB/SD Card, etc.

EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard: Offers a comprehensive data recovery solution with an intuitive interface and support for a wide range of file types and storage devices.

Disk Drill: Provides advanced data recovery capabilities with additional features like disk health monitoring and data protection.

Stellar Windows Data Recovery: Known for its powerful scanning algorithms and ability to recover data from various storage media, including damaged drives.

MiniTool Power Data Recovery: A user-friendly tool that offers effective data recovery with a straightforward interface and deep scan capabilities.

Pricing

Free Version: Provides basic file recovery features suitable for most users.

Professional Version: Priced at approximately $24.95, it includes advanced features such as automatic updates, premium support, and virtual hard drive support.

Ccleaner Professional Plus: $49.95 (complete cleaning)

System Requirements

• Operating System: Windows 7/8/10/11
• Processor: 1 GHz processor or faster
• Memory: 512 MB RAM or more
• Hard Disk Space: 20 MB of free space

PROS

• User-friendly interface
• Effective file recovery
• Deep Scan mode
• Secure overwrite feature
• Free version available

CONS

• Limited features in the free version
• Recovery success can vary based on file condition
• Deep Scan can be time-consuming
• Limited support for non-Windows platforms
• Lack of official support and updates