Find corrupted files.
Before you need them.
Openable checks the files you choose, identifies their real format from their contents, and shows which personal files are healthy, damaged, or recoverable.
Folder scanning works in Chrome and Edge. File selection works in other modern browsers.Try the private recovery toolCheck files you care about.
Choose a folder or just a few files. Openable checks them privately in this browser, then shows you which ones may need attention.
Chrome or Edge will ask for read access before a folder scan. Openable does not upload the folder.
Openable checks personal PDFs, photos, and ZIP archives.
Openable validates personal files for format damage caused during storage, copying, downloading, or saving. A saved checksum baseline can also confirm future byte changes.
What a folder scan tells you
Actual file format
Identify supported formats from their contents.
Structural health
Separate healthy files from files with format damage.
Recovery options
See the available recovery path for each damaged file.
How to scan files for corruption
- 01
Choose a folder or files
Use Chrome or Edge for a whole folder, or choose multiple individual files in any supported browser.
- 02
Run the local scan
Keep the tab open during format validation.
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Save the results
Review damaged files, recover supported items, and download a manifest.
Keep in mindDisconnect a noisy or unstable drive and contact a qualified data recovery specialist.
File recovery FAQ
How can I find corrupted personal files?
Choose a folder in Chrome or Edge and let Openable validate supported files. It will list damaged and recoverable items separately.
What files does Openable check?
Openable checks selected personal PDFs, JPEGs, PNGs, and ZIP archives.
Can Openable detect bit rot?
Openable finds current structural failures. A prior checksum or known good copy confirms silent byte changes.
How does folder access work?
You choose the folder and grant read access. Processing stays local.