Download PhotoRec
PhotoRec is distributed together with TestDisk. Choose your platform to download the latest release.
Windows
ZIP package with PhotoRec and TestDisk.
macOS
Signed archive for Intel/ARM.
Linux
Packages available via distributions and tar archives.
DOS
Legacy builds for recovery on older hardware.
Open Source & License
PhotoRec is open-source software under the GNU General Public License (GPL). You can use, study, and share it freely.
Version & Bundling
PhotoRec is bundled with TestDisk releases. Downloading TestDisk includes PhotoRec (CLI) and QPhotoRec (GUI) where available.
Checksums & Signatures
Verify downloads using provided checksums (e.g., SHA256) or signatures. Comparing the checksum of your file with the official value ensures integrity.
On Windows, use PowerShell: Get-FileHash file.zip -Algorithm SHA256.
Antivirus False Positives
Low-level disk tools sometimes trigger heuristic flags because they access raw devices. PhotoRec is safe and does not contain malware. If flagged, review the vendor report and verify checksums.
Security & Integrity
PhotoRec operates read-only against the source media. Always recover files to a different destination drive to avoid overwriting data.