Find corrupted files.
Before you need them.
Openable checks the files you choose and shows which ones 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, privately.
Chrome or Edge asks for read access before a folder scan. Openable does not upload the folder.
Openable checks personal PDFs, photos, documents, workbooks, and archives.
Openable checks selected files for structural damage caused by storage, copying, downloading, or saving.
A saved check from an earlier copy can also confirm later 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 recovery path available 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 individual files in any supported browser.
- 02
Run the local scan
Keep the tab open during the scan.
- 03
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. Openable lists damaged files separately from recoverable ones.
What files does Openable check?
Openable checks selected PDFs, JPEGs, PNGs, DOCX documents, XLSX workbooks, and ZIP archives.
Can Openable detect bit rot?
Openable finds damage that exists now. A saved check from an earlier copy can confirm later changes that are otherwise hard to notice.
How does folder access work?
You choose the folder and grant read access. Processing stays local.