With so many data recovery programs out there, choosing the best one can be quite a tough challenge. You have to take in a lot of factors when you consider investing your time or money into using any sort of technical program.

1. EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard

This data recovery software has been the most popular among the rest of the software for a reason. Unlike other software, you don't have to worry about the time and money this program will cost you. At a relatively competitive price, it offers features and tools which make the recovery process super convenient and easy.

It’s quick, robust and you need to spend a lot of time understanding how it works. It’s simple to use, which means literally everyone, can understand how each feature and tool functions. Not only does it work on 2 different operating systems, but it can also recover almost every kind of lost data there is. IT also provides free 2GB for data recovery files. It can recover files from the deep dark places of your device. It runs perfectly on every external and internal device. Whatever the reason is behind the loss of data, the EaseUS data recovery wizard is always ready to help.

2. Data Rescue 5

This software works flawlessly on Windows. The interface is so simple to understand and use. The clean and sleek interface is what makes it different from other software recovery programs. It functions on all kinds of devices (internal and external) and can recover all kinds of formatted files. It also warns its users when there’s a plausibility of unsuccessful data recovery. Before buying it, you can even try the free trial version to experience how it works.

3. TestDisk

This data recovery program is open-source, which makes it powerful. It was first designed to recover lost and damaged partitions but then evolved to convert non-bootable drives into bootable disks. It does this by fixing the device or disk by removing any virus or faulty attacks. It can successfully recover damaged partitions and support data recovery of all kinds of files whether they’re from video, audio, pictures or documents.

4. Recuva

This software is super simple and easy to use. It can deep scan your device to recover extremely damaged files as well. It also helps you preview your recovered files before choosing which ones you'd want to keep. From mp3 players to USBs, it can recover data from any kind of device. If you don’t want a file you see on this program, you can hit the delete button on the spot. The overwrite feature helps in ensuring your deleted files stay out of your sight.

5. Wondershare

The features you get in such a competitive price work flawlessly. This program falls under the top 5 data recovery software because of its versatility and robustness. While it can recover all kinds of files in a short period, it can also work on different storage devices supporting several different file systems.

By Tracy

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