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100% Free Scan • Preview Before Recovery

Recover Deleted Files
& Documents on Mac

Free Mac Data Recovery helps you restore lost photos, videos, documents, emails, and more from your Mac, MacBook, iMac, external drives, USB flash drives, and SD cards. High success rate, easy to use.

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Available for: Windows Mac
1000+ File Types Preview Feature Secure & Clean

💾 Recovered: 1,247 files — 98% success

Deep scan & quick recovery modes

Powerful Mac Data Recovery Tool

Recover files from any storage device, even after formatting, partition loss, or a system crash — right on your Mac.

Deleted File Recovery

Quickly recover files emptied from Trash or deleted with Cmd + Delete. Restore documents, photos and videos in original quality.

Any Storage Device

Recovers from MacBook, iMac, external hard drives, SSD, USB flash drives, SD cards, and digital cameras.

Preview Before Recovery

Preview recoverable files — photos, documents, videos — before you restore. Ensure you get exactly what you need.

1000+ File Formats

Recover JPG, PNG, HEIC, MP4, MOV, PDF, DOCX, XLSX, ZIP, and many more. Covers all common personal and professional formats.

Deep Scan & Quick Scan

Two scanning modes: Quick Scan for recently deleted files, Deep Scan for formatted or severely damaged drives.

APFS & HFS+ Support

Recover data from APFS, HFS+, exFAT and FAT32 volumes on macOS, including external drives and memory cards.

Recover Lost Files in 3 Simple Steps

Designed for everyone — from beginners to IT professionals. No technical skills required.

1

Install & Launch

Download Free Mac Data Recovery, drag it to Applications, and open it on your Mac.

2

Select Disk & Scan

Choose the disk or device where files were lost. Click "Scan" — quick scan starts automatically.

3

Preview & Recover

Preview found files, select what you need, and click "Recover". Save them to a safe location.

Trusted by Mac Users Worldwide

Real stories from users who recovered priceless memories and critical work documents

“I emptied my Trash by mistake with a client project inside. This tool recovered every single file, including the older versions. Absolute lifesaver!”
— Rachel Nguyen ✔️ Verified
“Recovered 5 years of family photos from a corrupted SD card on my MacBook. The preview feature helped me pick only the intact images. Highly recommended.”
— Daniel Whitfield
“The deep scan found files on my external APFS drive that other recovery tools missed. Simple interface, no bloatware. Will definitely purchase the full version.”
— Marcus Feld

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions about data recovery on Mac? We have answers.

Is the free version really free?
Yes! The free version allows you to scan your disks and preview recoverable files without any cost. To actually recover files larger than 500MB, you'll need to upgrade to the full version.
What file types can be recovered?
Free Mac Data Recovery supports over 1000 file formats, including photos (JPG, PNG, HEIC, RAW), videos (MP4, MOV, AVI), documents (PDF, DOCX, XLSX, Pages, Numbers), archives (ZIP, RAR), and many more.
Can I recover data from a formatted Mac drive?
Absolutely. Deep Scan mode is designed to recover data from formatted, corrupted, or inaccessible drives, and it works with both APFS and HFS+ volumes as well as exFAT and FAT32 external drives.
How long does a scan take?
Quick Scan usually finishes in a few minutes. Deep Scan time depends on drive size — a 1TB drive may take 30-60 minutes. You can pause and resume scanning.
Is my data safe during recovery?
Yes. Free Mac Data Recovery operates in read-only mode — it never modifies or overwrites your original data. Your privacy is fully protected.