DiskDigger

Core Data Recovery

• Partition Recovery
  Scans for lost or deleted partitions to recover files from missing disk volumes.
• Formatted Drive Recovery
  Capable of recovering files from drives that have been reformatted or repartitioned.
• Accidental File Recovery
  Designed to retrieve files deleted by the user, including those emptied from the trash.
• Corrupted or Damaged File Recovery
  Can often bypass file system corruption to extract raw data from damaged sectors.
• RAW Partition Data Recovery
  Recovers data from drives that appear as RAW or have unreadable file systems.
• Deleted File Recovery
  The primary function of the 'Dig Deep' mode, restoring recently deleted local files.
• Recovery from External Devices
  Supports USB flash drives, memory cards, and external hard drives.
• Cloud Data Recovery
  Includes iCloud, Google Drive, OneDrive, and other cloud storage recovery.

Backup & Restore Capabilities

• Full System Backup and Restore
  Perform complete system backups and restore them in case of failure.
• Incremental Backup and Restore
  Ability to back up only changed data to save space and time.
• Mobile App Data Backup and Recovery
  Restore specific app data, including WhatsApp, WeChat, and SMS messages.
• Email Backup and Recovery
  Back up and restore emails, email attachments, calendar events, and contacts.
• Factory Recovery Partition Backup
  Ability to back up and restore the system recovery partition.
• Cloud Native Backups
  Seamless integration for cloud storage backup and recovery.
• Data Replication
  Ensure seamless data duplication across devices or systems for backup, recovery, and disaster management.

Security

• Secure Data Wiping
  Includes a 'Wipe free space' feature to permanently delete traces of files so they cannot be recovered.
• Encrypted Data Recovery
  Recover encrypted files, including those protected with BitLocker or other encryption software.
• Ransomware Protection
  Detects and protects against ransomware and other malware that can affect data integrity.
• Password Recovery
  Recover lost or forgotten passwords for encrypted files, email accounts, or system logins.
• Data Compliance and Governance
  Ensure that recovered data meets compliance standards for specific industries (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
• Advanced Threat Detection
  Safeguards recovery processes from ransomware, malware, and other security threats.

Recovery for Different Devices and Platforms

• Mobile Device Data Recovery
  Available as a dedicated Android app for recovering photos and videos from internal storage.
• Windows and macOS Compatibility
  Separate versions are available for Windows, macOS, and Linux (via Mono).
• Virtual Machine Recovery
  Can scan virtual disk images (VHD, VDI, etc.) if they are mounted as local drives.
• Cross-Platform Data Recovery
  Supports a wide range of file systems including FAT, NTFS, exFAT, and ReFS.
• Rooting Error Recovery
  The Android app can perform deeper scans on devices that have been rooted to find more data.

File and Media Recovery

• Media File Recovery
  Highly optimized for recovering photos (JPG, PNG) and video files (MP4, MOV).
• Document and Email Recovery
  Successfully recovers various document types including PDF, Word, and Excel files.
• SD Card and USB Recovery
  Frequently used for restoring lost photos from camera memory cards and thumb drives.
• Preview Files Before Recovery
  Allows viewing of most files, including photos and documents, before committing to recovery.
• Automatic Device Detection
  Automatically detects and lists all physical drives and logical partitions upon launch.
• Batch Recovery
  Users can select multiple files or folders to be recovered in a single operation.
• Multimedia File Repair
  Repair corrupted photos, videos, or audio files during recovery.
• Photo Recovery with Editing Tools
  Basic photo editing features such as color correction, red-eye removal, cropping, and more, for recovered images.

Data Protection and Compliance

• Comprehensive Backup and Protection
  Regular data backups to prevent future data loss.
• Disaster Recovery Plans
  Create and manage disaster recovery plans for system-wide data protection and restoration.
• Legal and Compliance-Based Data Recovery
  Ensure that data recovery meets compliance standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, or eDiscovery requirements.
• Data Loss Prevention
  Prevent data loss by maintaining up-to-date backups and secure recovery methods.
• Data Migration
  Transfer data securely from one platform or device to another without loss.
• Data Residency Enforcement
  Maintain data within specified geographic locations to meet compliance and legal requirements.
• Hierarchy & Access Management
  Manage user roles, permissions, and access for secure data recovery and protection.

Advanced Features

• Deep Scan
  The 'Dig Deeper' mode performs a thorough sector-by-sector scan to find specific file signatures.
• Quick Scan
  The 'Dig Deep' mode serves as a quick scan for recently deleted files on the file system.
• Advanced Scan Algorithms
  Uses file carving techniques to find files based on unique header and footer signatures.
• Selective Recovery
  Allows the user to pick and choose specific files to restore to a new location.
• Filter by File Type
  Users can filter scan results by file extension to find specific items quickly.
• Smart Scanning
  Intelligent scanning algorithms that adapt to different file systems and improve scan accuracy and recovery speed.
• Secure OST Converter
  Convert OST files to multiple formats like PST securely while preserving data integrity.