Audience
For individuals or businesses that have lost files or photos.
About Carve Data Recovery
Carve Data Recovery is a Windows utility for recovering files from deleted, formatted, lost, or damaged volumes. It scans FAT12, FAT16, FAT32, exFAT, and NTFS, and can reconstruct partitions and directory structures when partition records or boot sectors are missing or damaged. When directory entries are unavailable, content-based carving identifies supported formats and determines file boundaries. The software previews files, creates byte-for-byte disk images, and reads SMART drive-health attributes. It supports 512-byte and native 4Kn sectors, USB drives, memory cards, and disk images. Users can recover documents, photos, media, archives, and supported CAD and 3D files, saving recovered data to a separate destination. Scanning and previewing are free; the free edition limits recovered files to 1 MB each, with paid perpetual licenses for individual computers, small teams, and sites.
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Pricing
Starting Price:
$59.95 one-time
Pricing Details:
Free version: unlimited scanning and previewing; recovery is limited to files up to 1 MB each. Single-user license: $59.95 USD, one-time payment, perpetual use on one computer at a time, with free upgrades and no automatic renewal. Multi-user license: $79.95 USD for up to 3 users/computers at one site. Site license: $299.95 USD for unlimited computers at one site.
Free Trial:
Free Trial available.
Integrations
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Company Information
CarveSoft
Founded: 2026
China
carvesoft.com
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Product Details
Platforms Supported
Windows
Training
Documentation
Support
Online
Carve Data Recovery Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kinds of users and organization types does Carve Data Recovery work with?
Carve Data Recovery works with these users and organization types: Mid Size Business, Small Business, Enterprise, Freelance, Nonprofit, Government, and Startup.
Q: What languages does Carve Data Recovery support in their product?
Carve Data Recovery supports these languages: English.
Q: What kind of support options does Carve Data Recovery offer?
Carve Data Recovery offers support via online.
Q: What type of training does Carve Data Recovery provide?
Carve Data Recovery provides training in the form of documentation.
Q: Does Carve Data Recovery offer a free trial?
Yes, Carve Data Recovery offers a free trial.
Q: How much does Carve Data Recovery cost?
Pricing for Carve Data Recovery starts at $59.95 one-time.
