Choose the right file recovery path.
Start with what happened.
Three different problems need three different approaches.
Openable repairs supported files available to the browser. Deleted file scanning is planned.Open the recovery toolMatch the recovery method to the problem.
Corrupted file repair fixes a file you already have.
Deleted file recovery looks for cleared entries in storage.
Physical media recovery handles unstable devices.
Three meanings of file recovery
Corrupted file repair
Repairs a file you still have that is damaged or incomplete.
Deleted file recovery
Scans storage space for bytes from a deleted file.
Physical media recovery
Uses specialist imaging for unstable or damaged storage.
Choose the safest next step
- 01
Repair a damaged file
Keep the original safe and use Openable's PDF, JPEG, PNG, DOCX, XLSX, or ZIP recovery.
- 02
Recover a deleted file
Protect the source drive and save results to a separate device.
- 03
Handle an unstable drive
Power it down and contact a recovery specialist.
Keep in mindProtect the source drive. Install recovery software elsewhere and save results to a separate device.
File recovery FAQ
How are file repair and data recovery related?
Data recovery covers deleted files, damaged file systems, and physical media. File repair fixes one corrupted file.
Can Openable recover deleted files?
Deleted file scanning is planned. Openable currently repairs supported files the browser can read.
How do I repair a file after deleted file recovery?
Openable can check a recovered PDF, JPEG, PNG, DOCX, XLSX, or ZIP and repair supported damage.
When should I power down a drive?
Power it down when it clicks, disconnects repeatedly, or holds irreplaceable data.