Description
TestDisk is a free and open-source software for data recovery and partition repair on hard drives, SSDs, memory cards, and other storage devices. It is a powerful tool, especially for technical users who need to deal with data loss or file system corruption issues.
Main Features of TestDisk:
- Partition Recovery:
- Recovers lost or damaged partitions on file systems such as FAT, NTFS, exFAT, ext2/ext3/ext4, HFS+, among others.
- Can rebuild partition tables (like MBR, GPT) that have been corrupted or accidentally deleted.
- File System Repair:
- Fixes issues in structures like the FAT table, the MFT (Master File Table) of NTFS, or the superblock in Linux systems.
- Allows restoration of damaged boot sectors.
- File Recovery:
- Although its primary focus is on partition recovery, it can also locate and recover deleted files in FAT, NTFS, and ext2/ext3 systems.
- Compatibility:
- Works on multiple platforms, including Windows, Linux, macOS, and even DOS systems (via a specific version).
- Supports a wide variety of file systems and storage devices.
- Non-Destructive Mode:
- TestDisk operates non-invasively, meaning it analyzes the disk without altering the original data, allowing for safe recovery attempts.
- Interface:
- It is a command-line based program, which may seem intimidating for beginners, but it comes with a step-by-step interface that guides the user through the options.
- It does not have a native graphical interface, but it is efficient and lightweight.