Download PhotoRec
Latest Version
Free download · Portable · Windows, Mac, Linux
PhotoRec is a free, open-source file recovery tool. Download the package that matches your operating system. No installation required: extract and run. Always recover files to a different drive or partition than the one being scanned.
Portable Edition |
Recommended for recovery use. Run PhotoRec directly from a folder or USB drive without installing. Ideal when recovering the system disk or working on multiple machines. Prevents writing to the affected disk from the same environment. Download PhotoRec |
Windows |
For Windows 10/11 and earlier. Extract the archive and run photorec_win.exe or QPhotoRec. Select file families to recover and choose a destination on a different drive. Download for Windows |
macOS & Linux |
Cross‑platform recovery. PhotoRec is available for macOS and Linux. Use package managers or official builds from CGSecurity. Same signature‑based file recovery capabilities across platforms. Download for Mac/Linux |
Safe Practices |
Before you start. Do not write to the disk you are trying to recover. Recover files to a different drive or partition. Stop using the affected media immediately after data loss to maximize recovery chances. Read the FAQ |
All builds provide the same core PhotoRec functionality: file recovery via signature scanning with a read‑only workflow. For the latest version and direct download links, visit the main page or the official CGSecurity project. For partition recovery, use TestDisk.
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