RecoveryRobot® Memory Card Recovery

SD Card Recovery Software – Free Download for Windows

Recover deleted, formatted, lost, or inaccessible photos, videos, and files from SD cards, microSD cards, CompactFlash cards, and other memory cards.

RecoveryRobot can scan memory cards used in digital cameras, drones, action cameras, phones, dashcams, and other devices—as long as Windows can still detect the card.

Windows 11 & 10 · Scan before recovery · Preview recoverable files where supported

What Happened to Your SD Card or Memory Card?

Choose the situation that best matches what happened to your card. *Important: Stop using the memory card after data loss. Taking new photos, recording videos, or saving files to the card may overwrite data that could still be recoverable.

  • I Deleted Photos or Files

    Accidentally deleted photos, videos, or other files from an SD card or memory card? They may still be recoverable if new data has not overwritten them.

    Recover Deleted Files →

  • I Accidentally Formatted the Card

    Formatted the wrong SD card or selected “Format” in your camera? Stop using the card before taking more photos or recording new videos.

    Recover a Formatted SD Card →

  • My SD Card Is Corrupted or Inaccessible

    The card is detected, but Windows or your device cannot open it normally, shows errors, or cannot access the files.

    Recover a Corrupted SD Card →

  • My SD Card Became RAW

    Windows Disk Management shows the card as RAW instead of a recognized file system such as FAT32 or exFAT.

    Recover Data from a RAW SD Card →

  • My Camera Says the Card Must Be Formatted

    Your camera or Windows asks you to format the memory card before using it.

    If the files matter, don't format the card yet.

    Recover Files Before Formatting →

  • My Photos or Files Disappeared

    The card still contains used storage space, but some photos, videos, folders, or other files are missing.

    Find Lost Files →

Can RecoveryRobot Recover Data from Your Memory Card?

Recovery software works best when the SD card or memory card is still detected by Windows and the lost data remains readable.

Good Candidates for Software Recovery

RecoveryRobot may be able to help if:

  • Photos, videos, or files were accidentally deleted
  • The memory card was accidentally formatted
  • The card became RAW
  • Windows or your camera asks you to format the card
  • The card is detected but cannot be opened normally
  • Files, folders, or a partition have disappeared
  • The card still appears in Disk Management with approximately the correct capacity

Recovery May Be More Difficult

Recovery results can be limited if:

  • New photos or videos have been saved after the data was lost
  • The card has been reformatted and reused
  • The card repeatedly disconnects or reports an incorrect capacity
  • The storage media has severe corruption or unreadable areas

The less the card is used after data loss, the better the chance that recoverable data has not been overwritten.

When Memory Card Recovery Software Cannot Help

Software cannot scan a card that the computer cannot access at the hardware level.

Professional recovery may be required if:

  •  The card is not detected by Windows, Disk Management, or a working card reader
  •  The card is physically cracked, bent, burned, or severely water damaged
  •  The memory controller or flash memory has physically failed

If the card contains important data and appears physically damaged, avoid repeatedly inserting, formatting, or testing it in different devices.

How to Recover Files from an SD Card with RecoveryRobot

Connect the affected SD card or memory card to your computer using a built-in card slot or card reader, then follow these three steps.

1. Select Your Memory Card

Launch RecoveryRobot and choose the SD card or memory card from the list of detected storage devices.

Check the drive capacity to make sure you have selected the correct card.

RecoveryRobot showing the connected memory card
Memory card scan in progress

2. Scan for Lost Files

Click Scan to search the card for deleted, formatted, and lost files.

RecoveryRobot scans for recoverable photos, videos, documents, and other supported file types without requiring you to format the card first.

3. Preview and Recover

Browse the scan results and preview supported files. Select the files you want to recover and save them to your computer or another storage device.

Do not save recovered files back to the affected memory card until recovery is complete.

Previewing recoverable photos and files

Ready to Recover Your SD Card Files?

If Windows can still detect your SD card or memory card, RecoveryRobot can scan it for deleted, formatted, lost, or inaccessible photos, videos, and files.

Windows 11 & 10 · Scan before recovery · Preview supported recoverable files

What Can RecoveryRobot Recover from a Memory Card?

RecoveryRobot can scan supported memory cards for lost photos, videos, documents, and other files.

Photos & RAW Images

Recover JPEG photos and supported RAW image formats from cameras and other devices.

Videos & Audio

Search for lost videos, recordings, and other media files stored on the card.

Documents & Other Files

Recover documents, PDFs, archives, and other supported file types.

Supports Common Memory Card Types

RecoveryRobot works with many removable memory cards, including:

SD · SDHC · SDXC · microSD · miniSD · CompactFlash · MMC · Memory Stick · xD

Supports Common File Systems

FAT12 · FAT16 · FAT32 · exFAT · NTFS · NTFS5

You do not need to know the card’s file system before scanning. If Windows can detect the card as a storage device, RecoveryRobot can analyze it for recoverable files.

When Should You Use Memory Card Recovery Software?

Memory card recovery software is most useful when Windows can still detect the SD card or memory card, but your photos, videos, or files are deleted, formatted, or inaccessible.

Files Were Deleted or the Card Was Formatted

Stop using the card immediately. Taking new photos, recording video, or saving files may overwrite data that could still be recoverable.

Best next step: Scan the card before using it again.

The Card Is Detected but Cannot Be Opened

If Windows or your camera asks you to format or repair the card, recover important files first whenever possible.

Best next step: Recover first, repair or reformat later.

The Card Is Not Detected at All

If the card does not appear in Disk Management through a working card reader, ordinary recovery software may not be able to scan it. Physical or controller failure may require professional recovery.

RecoveryRobot is an SD card and memory card recovery tool for Windows that can scan detectable cards for recoverable files.

Common Causes of SD Card and Memory Card Data Loss

Photos, videos, and files can become lost or inaccessible for many reasons, including:

  • Accidental deletion
  • Formatting the wrong memory card
  • RAW or corrupted file systems
  • Removing the card while files are being written
  • Interrupted photo or video recording
  • Power loss while the card is in use
  • File-system or partition errors
  • Virus or malware infection
  • Card-reader or device errors


If important files are missing, stop using the card until recovery is complete. New photos, videos, or files may overwrite data that could still be recoverable.

Free Download vs Full Version: What's the Difference?

You can download RecoveryRobot for free, scan your SD card or memory card, and check whether your lost files can be found before purchasing.

Free Version

  • Scan your memory card for lost files
  • Browse files found during the scan
  • Preview supported photos, videos, and other files
  • Recover up to 50 MB of data

Full Version

  • Includes the same scanning and recovery features
  • Removes the 50 MB recovery limit
  • Recover as much recoverable data as you need


Not sure whether your photos or files can be recovered? Start with the free version and scan the card first.

Scan Your SD/Memory Card for Recoverable Files

If Windows can still detect your SD card or memory card, RecoveryRobot can scan it for deleted, formatted, lost, or inaccessible photos, videos, and files.

Windows 11 & 10 · Scan before recovery · Preview supported recoverable files

RecoveryRobot Is Recommended by Both Pro and Ordinary Users

George Papas New Jersey, USA
"I work in the IT industry and this powerful piece of software is unlike anything I’ve ever seen."
Ann Lawrence Scunthorpe, UK
"I am very impressed with the software for ease of use and clarity of guidance, It certainly saved the day and I am delighted."
Raymond Cowie Loughborough, UK
"I cannot thank you enough and would highly recommend you to anyone who loses important stuff from their computer."
Jay Douglass Seattle, USA
"I cannot afford not to have it on my computer. It's like having fire, theft and flood insurance on your home, but on your hard drive."
Stephanie Fairey Adelaide, Australia
"You have saved me a lot of money and returned some irreplaceable data to me, and I am extremely grateful."
Jasmine Reeves Belleville, IL, USA
"I am a happy camper with a big sound of RELIEF. RecoveryRobot saved me from a huge bill and from a sleepless night! Awesome."
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Can deleted photos be recovered from an SD card?

Often, yes. Deleted photos may remain recoverable until their storage space is overwritten by new photos, videos, or files.

Stop using the card as soon as possible and scan it before taking new photos or recording more video.

Ready to Recover Your SD Card Files?

If Windows can still detect your SD card or memory card, RecoveryRobot can scan it for deleted, formatted, lost, or inaccessible photos, videos, and files.

Windows 11 & 10 · Scan before recovery · Preview supported recoverable files