Certified data recovery, recommended by Fstoppers
We've partnered with Fstoppers to reach more photographers and filmmakers who need to recover lost work quickly and securely. Our certified engineers, ISO-5 cleanroom lab, and specialized tools can restore photos and video from SD and CFexpress cards, camera-formatted drives, external drives, and RAID storage, no matter the cause of loss. Every case starts with a free in-lab evaluation, and our No Data, No Charge guarantee means you only pay when we succeed.
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No Data - No Charge
Drop-off at 100+ locations
Emergency available
Why SalvageData
Every SalvageData client gets the same core guarantees, no matter the device or the situation. As a client referred by Fstoppers, you also get 10% off your final recovery quote.
Our commitment to every case
- Free in-lab evaluation, no commitment
- No Data, No Charge guarantee
- Free shipping to our lab
- 96.7% success rate
- Senior certified engineers
- 24/7/365 emergency recovery available
- Recovering data since 2003
Audited and compliant
- HIPAA compliant
- SOC 2 Type II audited
- ISO 9001:2015 certified
- Microsoft Trusted Partner
- Apple Independent Repair Provider
- GSA government contractor
- Warranty-safe for all devices
Start your case as a Fstoppers client
Tell us more about your case by filling out the form below.
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Various Devices Recovered: SalvageData's Client Success Stories
USB Flash Drive Data Recovery | Testimony
Laptop Memory Data Recovery | Testimony
Specialized data recovery services
In order to satisfy the stringent security requirements set by the corporate customers and government agencies we serve, SalvageData also undergoes company-wide SOC 2 Type II audits.
How it works
Every case follows the same certified process. The option you choose determines how quickly our team prioritizes your recovery — from flexible scheduling to round-the-clock emergency service. Need Emergency Data Recovery? Call now at 800 972 3282.
Start your case
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Use the form on this page to start your case as a Fstoppers client. It takes about 2 minutes and our team will confirm your case and guide you through the next steps right away.
Ship your device for free
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Package your device and ship it to our lab at no cost, or drop it off at one of 100+ partner locations across the US. Once it arrives, our certified engineers run a full diagnostic and send you a firm quote.
Get your data back
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There are no charges until you approve the quote. Once that's done, we get to work and return your recovered data on a new external drive or via secure download.
Frequently asked questions
Just start your case using the form on this page. This confirms you were referred by Fstoppers and ensures your 10% discount is applied to your final recovery quote. From there, the process is the same certified recovery experience every SalvageData client receives.
Yes. SD, microSD, CFexpress, CFast, and XQD cards are among the most common devices we see. We recover from cards that were accidentally formatted, that fail to mount, that were pulled mid-write, or that were physically damaged. Stop using the card as soon as you notice the problem and start your case — continuing to shoot on it is what most often makes files unrecoverable.
We recover from every storage type photographers and video teams rely on, including external and portable SSDs, NAS units, and multi-drive RAID arrays. Bring us the full set of drives from a RAID and our engineers rebuild the array in the lab to pull your project files and archives intact.
When your device arrives at our lab, our engineers run a full diagnostic to identify the cause of data loss and what recovery will take. You receive a complete report and a firm quote before any work begins. There is no cost and no obligation to proceed.
SalvageData is a registered Microsoft Trusted Partner and an Apple Independent Repair Provider. Our certified process does not void your device warranty. If you have previously attempted recovery using methods not recommended by the manufacturer, that may have an impact, but our process does not.
Recovery costs range from $300 to over $1,900, depending on the device type, the extent of the damage, and the turnaround option you choose. Starting your case is the fastest way to get an accurate number. Our free evaluation gives you a firm quote before you commit to anything.
Once recovery is complete, we return your data on a brand-new external drive or via secure download. Download limits are 50 GB for ECO cases, 100 GB for Standard, and 500 GB for Emergency.
What our clients say
No matter how you lost access to your data, SalvageData's clients have gone through the same stress. The difference is that they also experienced getting their data recovered — here are their stories:
