XRecovery recovery scenarios
Use this page to find a relevant recovery guide and check whether software recovery fits your situation. A storage device must be readable; physical faults and data that has been overwritten need a different assessment.
Files were deleted
Stop using the source and check existing backups before scanning. Recovery depends on what remains on the device.
Formatting, RAW or detection problems
Do not format or repair the source merely to make it accessible. Follow the guide for your device and situation before attempting recovery.
Photos, videos and other files
File-system recovery, file-signature recognition and file preview are different capabilities. Format names alone do not guarantee that a damaged or fragmented file can be recovered or previewed.