Recover corrupted photos from a digital camera using recovery software.
Recovering corrupted photos from a digital camera is similar to recovering damaged files or data from a storage device, such as a hard disk, flash drive, CD or DVD. There are several software applications that are designed to recover corrupted photos, and unless the memory card is physically damaged or misplaced, the software can recover the photos and store them in an alternate location. Photos in a digital camera are typically stored in a memory card, which is a rewritable medium. This means the data on the memory card can be overwritten as new photos replace old ones. To make sure that the corrupted photos are not permanently erased from the card, do not write any new data on it until you have tried all recovery options.
Instructions
1. Download a free or trial version of a photo recovery software such as ZAR, DeleteFIX Photo or Flash Recovery. Install the software by confirming simple onscreen prompts. When you download a free or trial version, usage of the software will be limited by a trial period. If the software is able to recover corrupted photos successfully, you may buy a subscription to unlock it.
2. Insert the memory card into the digital camera and connect it to the computer. If the memory card can only be accessed when the camera is turned on, press the power button.
3. Launch the software. From the program's home interface, specify the memory card of the digital camera as the location of the corrupted images. This will instruct the software to look for corrupted data on the specified location. In some programs, you may also have to specify the make and model of the digital camera from a drop down box. Click "Next" to proceed to the next window.
4. Review the confirmation screen. Once you specify the memory card as the location, the software will display a screen, showing the card's drive letter and size. Check that you specified the correct location and click "Next" or "Start." This will initiate the recovery process.
5. Wait for the software to read the memory card. Depending on the program you downloaded, you may or may not see a status bar indicating progress. When the software finishes reading the card, it will display a list of identified corrupted images. Click on the file names you want to recover, or click "Select All" or "Check All" to recover all identified photos.
6. Determine where you want to store the recovered photos. To save the files on the computer's hard disk, click "Save" and specify the directory where you want to save the files. Alternatively, you can burn the photos to a CD or DVD, or upload to an FTP site.
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