Free Data Recovery Software

If you don’t see your files after the first scan, try the Deep Scan. It’s more thorough. If your files still don’t turn up, they might already be overwritten or too damaged to recover.

No activation key is required, Just Download & Install

Download the software by clicking the 'Free Download' button and follow the on-screen instructions. No activation key is required for Stellar Data Recovery Free edition.

Yes, we offer technical support for all users experiencing issues with our software.

That depends on your drive size, how much data you’re scanning, and your system’s speed. A quick scan could take just a few minutes. Deep scans might take several hours if you’ve got a lot of data.

No. Stellar scans in read-only mode, so it won’t change or overwrite anything on your drive. But always save recovered files to a different device.

When a file is deleted from the system it is not actually deleted. It is only marked as ready to be overwritten. That’s why it's always recommended to stop using the system whenever data loss happens. Stellar Data Recovery scans the drive and searches for such files that are marked as ready to be overwritten.

Stellar data recovery allows you to recover up to 1GB of data totally free of cost.

Yes — Stellar Data Recovery is free to use up to a limit. The free version lets you scan, preview, and recover up to 1 GB of data, with a maximum file size of 100 MB per file. To recover more data or larger files, an upgrade is required.

No, Stellar data recovery software cannot guarantee 100% recovery. Data recovery depends on various factors like whether the data has been overwritten, the type of storage device, and how quickly recovery is attempted after data loss.

Paid data recovery is worth it when data is permanently deleted, the drive is formatted, or the loss is complex and free methods no longer work. However, you don’t need a tool for simple recovery scenarios like, if your files can be restored from the Recycle Bin, are just hidden, or already exist in cloud or system backups.

Install Stellar Data Recovery, select the file type and location, run the scan, preview results, and recover the required files. The software is easy to use and fully DIY, with no technical expertise required—just ensure you stop using the affected drive and save recovered data to a different drive to avoid overwriting.

Yes. Stellar Data Recovery lets you preview recoverable files (documents, photos, videos, etc.) before saving them, so you can confirm if files can be recovered.

No. Stellar Data Recovery is designed to be easy to use and fully DIY, with a simple step-by-step interface that requires no technical knowledge.

Yes. The free edition of Stellar Data Recovery lets you scan and preview files totally free of cost, but you can only recover up to 1 GB of data. To recover unlimited data, you need to upgrade to a paid version. Advanced features like full partition recovery, RAID/NAS support, and unlimited file size recovery are only available in higher paid editions.

Yes. Files deleted from the Recycle Bin can often be recovered using Stellar Data Recovery, as long as the data hasn’t been overwritten. For best results, stop using the drive and start recovery as soon as possible.

Yes. Stellar Data Recovery can recover files from SSDs in many scenarios; however, recovery success depends on factors like TRIM support and data overwrite, so it’s best to attempt recovery as soon as data loss occurs.

Continued use can overwrite the deleted data, making it permanently unrecoverable. Stopping use of the drive immediately improves recovery chances when using Stellar Data Recovery.

Choose a tool that offers easy DIY use, deep scanning for lost or formatted data, preview before recovery, broad file-type support, and recovery from multiple devices (HDD, SSD, USB, memory cards). Reliable technical support, positive user reviews, and a trustworthy brand (like Stellar Data Recovery) also help ensure you can recover your data safely and effectively.