Trust & Security
Legal Usage Policy
Use PhotoRec only on storage devices you own or have explicit permission to recover. Comply with local laws and organizational policies regarding data access and recovery.
Ethical Usage Statement
PhotoRec exists to help restore lost data. Do not use it for unauthorized access, surveillance, or any activity that violates privacy or intellectual property.
Open‑Source Transparency
PhotoRec and TestDisk are maintained by CGSecurity. The open-source nature of the project allows independent verification of functionality and security.
No Malware
PhotoRec does not contain malware or spyware. Heuristic antivirus flags can occur due to low‑level disk access typical of recovery tools; verify checksums and obtain binaries from official sources.
User Responsibility
You are responsible for the use of PhotoRec. Always recover to a separate destination, maintain backups, and ensure you have the right to access the target data.