Choose the right file recovery path.
Start with what happened.
File recovery includes corrupted file repair, deleted file recovery, and physical media recovery.
Openable repairs supported files available to the browser. Deleted file scanning is planned.Open the recovery toolMatch the recovery method to the problem.
Use corrupted file repair for damaged files, deleted file recovery for cleared storage entries, and physical media recovery for unstable devices.
Three meanings of file recovery
Corrupted file repair
Repairs a present file with damaged or incomplete structure.
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
Preserve the original and use Openable's PDF, JPEG, PNG, 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 focuses on an existing corrupted file.
Can Openable recover deleted files?
Deleted file scanning is planned. The current release repairs supported files available to the browser.
How do I repair a file after deleted file recovery?
Openable can check a recovered PDF, JPEG, PNG, or ZIP and repair supported format damage.
When should I power down a drive?
Power it down when it clicks, disconnects repeatedly, or contains irreplaceable data.