RecoveryRobot® SSD Recovery
SSD Data Recovery Software – Free Download for Windows
Recover files from supported SSD data-loss situations, including accidental formatting, lost partitions, RAW or inaccessible volumes, and some deleted-file cases.
RecoveryRobot scans internal and external SSDs that are still detected by Windows and lets you review recoverable files before deciding what to restore.
Windows 11 & 10 · Scan before recovery · Preview recoverable files where supported
Important: Stop using the affected SSD as soon as possible. SSDs may use TRIM and internal cleanup processes that can make deleted data unrecoverable. Do not install RecoveryRobot or save recovered files to the SSD you are trying to recover.
Can Data Be Recovered from an SSD?
Sometimes, but SSD recovery depends heavily on what happened to the drive and whether the lost data has already been removed by TRIM or overwritten.
Recovery Is More Likely When
- The SSD was accidentally formatted
- A partition was lost or deleted
- The volume appears as RAW or inaccessible
- Windows still detects the SSD normally
- The affected data has not been overwritten
- TRIM has not already removed the deleted data
Recovery May Be More Difficult When
- The SSD has been heavily used since the data was lost
- Windows or applications were reinstalled on the same SSD
- New files have overwritten the original data
- The SSD is not detected by Windows
- The drive has controller, firmware, electrical, or NAND failure
SSD Recovery Is Different from Hard Drive Recovery
Traditional hard drives often leave deleted file data in place until it is overwritten.
SSDs can behave differently. TRIM allows the operating system to tell the SSD which blocks are no longer needed, and the drive may clear those blocks internally.
Because of this, deleted files on an SSD can become unrecoverable even if you have not manually saved new files to the drive.
If Windows still detects the SSD, stop using it and scan it before making further changes.
Free Download for WindowsHow to Recover Data from an SSD
If Windows still detects the SSD, you can scan it for recoverable files in three steps.
1. Select the SSD
Open RecoveryRobot and choose the internal or external SSD that contained the lost data.
If possible, run RecoveryRobot from a different drive rather than installing it on the SSD you are trying to recover.
2. Scan for Recoverable Data
Start the scan and let RecoveryRobot search the SSD for files, folders, partitions, and file-system information that may still be recoverable.
Recovery results will depend on the type of data loss and whether TRIM or overwriting has already removed the original data.
3. Preview and Recover
Review the files found during the scan and preview supported file types.
Select the files you want to recover and save them to a different physical drive or external storage device.
Do not save recovered files back to the affected SSD.
What Happened to Your SSD?
Choose the situation that best matches what you are seeing.
I Accidentally Deleted Files
Files were deleted from the SSD, emptied from the Recycle Bin, or removed with Shift+Delete.
Because SSDs may use TRIM, deleted-file recovery can be limited and is not always possible.
Scan for Deleted Files →
I Formatted the SSD
The SSD was formatted and the previous files are no longer visible.
Recovery may still be possible if the original data has not been overwritten or cleared.
Recover from a Formatted SSD →
A Partition Disappeared
A partition was deleted, lost, or no longer appears normally in Windows.
Recover from a Lost SSD Partition →
The SSD Is RAW or Inaccessible
Windows detects the SSD, but the volume appears as RAW, cannot be opened, or prompts you to format it.
Recover from an Inaccessible SSD →
The SSD Is Detected but Files Are Missing
The drive still appears in Windows, but some folders or files have disappeared unexpectedly.
Scan the SSD for Recoverable Files →
Windows Does Not Detect the SSD
If the SSD does not appear in Windows or Disk Management at all, ordinary recovery software cannot scan it.
Try another cable, enclosure, port, or computer first. If it remains undetected, the problem may involve hardware, firmware, or the SSD controller.
Why SSD Recovery Is Different: TRIM
Recovering data from an SSD can be more difficult than recovering data from a traditional hard drive because many SSDs use a feature called TRIM.
What Does TRIM Do?
When you delete a file, Windows can tell the SSD that the storage blocks used by that file are no longer needed.
The SSD may then erase or recycle those blocks internally.
Once that data has been cleared, recovery software cannot restore the original file contents.
Why This Matters for Deleted Files
On a traditional hard drive, deleted file data often remains physically present until new data overwrites it.
On an SSD, TRIM can cause deleted data to disappear much sooner—even if you have not saved new files manually.
TRIM Does Not Affect Every Recovery Situation the Same Way
SSD recovery may still be possible when:
- A partition was lost or deleted
- The file system became RAW or inaccessible
- The SSD was formatted but recoverable structures remain
- TRIM was disabled, unsupported, or had not yet processed the affected data
What Should You Do?
If important data disappears from an SSD:
- 1. Stop using the SSD immediately.
- 2. Avoid installing software or copying files to it.
- 3. Do not format or repair the volume before recovery.
- 4. Scan the SSD from another drive or computer when possible.
The sooner you stop writing data to the SSD, the better the chance that recoverable information may still remain.
What to Do Immediately After Losing Data from an SSD
What you do after data loss can directly affect whether files are still recoverable.
1. Stop Using the SSD
Avoid copying files, downloading data, installing applications, or making other changes to the affected SSD.
Continued use can overwrite recoverable data or allow deleted blocks to be processed further.
2. Do Not Format or Repair the Drive
If Windows asks you to format the SSD, cancel the operation if you still need the files.
Avoid running repair, optimization, or partition-modification tools before checking what can be recovered.
3. Do Not Install Recovery Software on the Affected SSD
Install RecoveryRobot on a different drive whenever possible.
Writing the recovery software to the same SSD could overwrite data you are trying to recover.
4. If It Is Your Windows System SSD, Minimize Further Use
If the lost files were stored on the SSD running Windows, the operating system can continue writing temporary files, updates, logs, and other data in the background.
If the data is important, shut the computer down and, when practical, connect the SSD to another Windows computer as a secondary drive for scanning.
5. Save Recovered Files Somewhere Else
Recover files to another physical drive, external drive, or other storage device.
Never save recovered files back to the same SSD during the recovery process.
If Windows still detects the SSD, scan it before making repairs, formatting the volume, or returning it to normal use.
Scan the SSD for Recoverable FilesInternal vs. External SSD Recovery
Recovery works differently depending on how the SSD is connected and whether Windows is actively using it.
Internal SSD
An internal SSD may contain Windows, applications, and personal files.
If the lost data is on your system SSD, continued use of the computer can create new temporary files, updates, logs, and other writes that may overwrite recoverable data.
Best approach: Minimize use of the computer and, when practical, connect the SSD to another Windows PC as a secondary drive before scanning.
External SSD
An external SSD is usually easier to isolate after data loss.
Disconnect it as soon as you notice missing files, then reconnect it only when you are ready to scan.
Avoid copying new files to the external SSD before recovery.
SSD in a USB Enclosure
An internal SATA or NVMe SSD can often be connected to another computer using a compatible USB enclosure or adapter.
Make sure Windows detects the SSD correctly before starting the recovery scan.
System Drive vs. Secondary Drive
A secondary SSD that is not running Windows generally receives fewer background writes than the system drive.
This can make it easier to stop further changes after data loss.
In all cases, save recovered files to a different physical drive—not back to the SSD you are recovering from.
What Files Can Be Recovered from an SSD?
If the original data has not been overwritten or cleared by TRIM, RecoveryRobot may be able to locate many common file types on supported SSDs
Documents
Recover work and personal files such as documents, spreadsheets, presentations, PDFs, and text files.
Examples include DOC/DOCX, XLS/XLSX, PPT/PPTX, PDF, and TXT.
Photos
Recover image files stored on the SSD, including common photo formats and supported camera RAW files.
Examples include JPEG, PNG, TIFF, BMP, and supported RAW formats.
Videos
Recover video files lost after formatting, partition problems, file-system errors, or other supported data-loss situations.
Examples include MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, and other supported formats.
Audio
Recover music, recordings, and other supported audio files.
Examples include MP3, WAV, WMA, and AAC.
Archives and Other Files
RecoveryRobot can also scan for ZIP archives and other supported file types that may still remain on the SSD.
Recovery results depend on the type of data loss, the condition of the SSD, and whether TRIM or new writes have already removed the original data.
When SSD Recovery Software May Not Help
SSD recovery software is designed for logical data-loss situations. It may not work when the original data has already been cleared or when the SSD has a hardware-level problem.
TRIM Has Already Cleared the Deleted Data
If the SSD has processed deleted blocks through TRIM and internal garbage collection, the original file contents may no longer exist for recovery software to find.
The SSD Is Not Detected by Windows
If the SSD does not appear in Windows or Disk Management at all, RecoveryRobot cannot scan it.
Try another cable, enclosure, port, or computer first to rule out a connection problem.
The SSD Has Controller or Firmware Failure
An SSD that suddenly disappears, reports the wrong capacity, repeatedly disconnects, or behaves unpredictably may have a controller or firmware problem.
Software recovery may not be appropriate in these cases.
The SSD Has Physical or Electrical Damage
Electrical failure, damaged connectors, liquid exposure, or other physical problems may require specialist data recovery.
The Lost Data Has Been Overwritten
If Windows, applications, or new files have written over the storage area containing the lost data, those overwritten bytes cannot be reconstructed by recovery software.
The System SSD Has Continued Running
When data is lost from the Windows system SSD, background writes from the operating system can continue changing the drive even if you are not actively saving files.
This can reduce the amount of recoverable data over time.
If Windows still detects the SSD and the drive does not show signs of hardware failure, scanning it is the safest way to check what may still be recoverable.
Scan the SSD for Recoverable FilesFree SSD Recovery vs. Full Version
You can download RecoveryRobot and scan your SSD before deciding whether you need the full version.
Free Version
- Scan supported internal and external SSDs
- Browse files found during the scan
- Preview supported file types
- Recover up to 50 MB of data
Full Version
- Includes the same scanning and preview features
- Recover more than the 50 MB free limit
- No recovery-capacity limit after registration
Scan First, Decide Later
If you are unsure whether your files can still be recovered from the SSD, start with the free version.
Run a scan, review what RecoveryRobot finds, and check whether the files you need are still recoverable before purchasing a license.
Important: Install RecoveryRobot on a different drive whenever possible, and save recovered files to another physical drive—not back to the SSD you are recovering from.
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SSD Data Recovery FAQ
Sometimes. Recovery depends on whether the SSD has already processed the deleted data through TRIM or whether the original storage blocks have been overwritten.
It can. If TRIM and the SSD’s internal cleanup process have already cleared the blocks containing the deleted data, recovery software cannot restore those original file contents.
Possibly. Recovery depends on how the SSD was formatted, whether TRIM has processed the affected blocks, and whether new data has been written to the drive afterward.
Yes, as long as Windows detects the external SSD normally and the lost data has not already been cleared or overwritten.
Yes, but extra care is needed if it is the Windows system drive because the operating system can continue writing data in the background.
Whenever practical, connect the SSD to another Windows computer as a secondary drive before scanning it.If Windows still detects the SSD, RecoveryRobot may be able to scan the volume for recoverable files before you format or repair it.
If important files are missing, it is safer to scan for recoverable data before running repair or partition-modification tools that may change the file system.
You can download RecoveryRobot, scan the SSD, preview supported files, and recover up to 50 MB of data with the free version.
Save recovered files to a different physical drive or external storage device. Do not save them back to the SSD you are recovering from.
Recover Data from Your SSD
Lost files after formatting, a missing partition, RAW volume, or another SSD data-loss problem?
Stop using the affected SSD and scan it before more data is written or TRIM removes recoverable information.
Scan the SSD · Preview supported files