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Disk Drill

Data recovery software for Mac and Windows that finds and restores deleted files and lost partitions.

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About Disk Drill

Disk Drill, from CleverFiles, is a do-it-yourself data recovery app for macOS and Windows. It scans internal and external drives, memory cards, USB sticks, RAID arrays and disk images for deleted or lost files, can reconstruct hundreds of file types by their signatures, and also looks for lost partitions on formatted or damaged drives. Recoverable files can be previewed before you commit to restoring them. Alongside recovery it includes free extras: Recovery Vault, which keeps metadata on protected folders so later deletions are easy to undo, byte-level drive backups, S.M.A.R.T. disk health monitoring and, on Mac, disk cleanup and duplicate-finding tools. It can also attempt recovery from iPhones, iPads and Android devices. The free edition scans and previews, and on Windows recovers a small amount of data; recovering more needs a paid PRO licence. It is aimed at home users and small businesses rather than forensic labs.

Best for: Mac and Windows users who want a guided app to undelete files and preview them before paying.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Clear interface with previews before you pay to recover
  • Supports Apple Silicon and T2 Macs as well as Windows
  • Extras like Recovery Vault, byte-level backups and disk health monitoring

Why people leave

  • Free edition recovers only a small amount of data
  • PRO licence costs far more than free tools like PhotoRec
  • No Linux version

Top Disk Drill alternatives

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  1. 1Ea
    EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard

    Similar guided recovery app with a more generous free recovery allowance.

    66.5
  2. 2PhotoRec logo
    PhotoRec

    Free, open-source file carver that works even on badly damaged file systems.

    62.6

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Disk Drill: common questions

Is Disk Drill free?

Disk Drill has a free plan and paid plans. Free plan: Yes, up to 100 MB recovery on Windows (checked on Disk Drill's own site).

Is Disk Drill open source?

No, Disk Drill is not open source. Open-source alternatives include PhotoRec.

What platforms does Disk Drill run on?

Disk Drill is available for macOS and Windows.

What are the best alternatives to Disk Drill?

The highest-ranked Disk Drill alternatives right now are EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard and PhotoRec. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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