SD Card Recovery

Professional data recovery from corrupted, damaged or inaccessible memory cards

Stop Using the Card Immediately

Continued use of a failing SD card can cause permanent data loss. If your card shows errors, is unrecognized, or has lost files, power it off and contact professionals.

Memory Card Recovery Services

We specialize in recovering precious memories and critical data from:

  • Corrupted SD/microSD cards
  • Physically damaged memory cards
  • Water damaged cards
  • Cards showing 0 bytes capacity
  • Cards with "Card Error" messages
  • Formatted cards

Memory Cards We Recover

We support all SD card formats and generations:

SD Cards

  • SD (up to 2GB)
  • SDHC (4GB-32GB)
  • SDXC (64GB-2TB)
  • SDUC (2TB-128TB)
  • Industrial SD cards

microSD Cards

  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC
  • microSDUC
  • High endurance cards

Other Flash Cards

  • CompactFlash (CF)
  • CFast
  • CFexpress
  • Memory Stick
  • XQD cards

Common SD Card Failure Signs

  • "Card not recognized" errors
  • Files missing but space still used
  • Card shows 0 bytes capacity
  • Photos won't open or are corrupted
  • Extremely slow performance

SD Card Recovery Process

1

Initial Diagnosis

Assessing card damage:

  • Physical inspection
  • Controller testing
  • NAND chip evaluation
  • Failure type identification
2

Data Extraction

Accessing raw data:

  • Controller repair/bypass
  • Direct NAND reading
  • Multiple read passes
  • Bad block management
3

Data Reconstruction

Rebuilding files:

  • File system repair
  • Photo/video carving
  • Metadata recovery
  • Database rebuilding
4

Verification

Ensuring data integrity:

  • File validation
  • Checksum verification
  • Photo preview checking
  • Video playback testing

SD Card Failure Types

Failure Type Common Causes Recovery Method Success Rate
Logical Corruption Improper ejection, file system errors Software repair, file carving 95%
Controller Failure Electrical damage, wear and tear Controller replacement, NAND reading 85%
NAND Failure Bad blocks, read/write cycles exceeded Advanced ECC correction 70%
Physical Damage Broken connectors, water damage Microsoldering, chip-off 65%
Firmware Corruption Power failures, manufacturing defects Firmware reprogramming 80%

Important Note

Success rates depend on how quickly the card is retired after failure and the extent of overwriting. Immediately stop using the card to maximize recovery chances.

Our SD Card Recovery Technology

SD card chip
Microscopic work
Cleanroom
Data recovery

Specialized Equipment

We use professional tools for SD card recovery:

  • PC-3000 Flash system
  • DeepSpar USB Stabilizer
  • Flash extractor hardware
  • Microsoldering stations
  • Class 100 cleanroom
  • Advanced ECC correction

Need SD Card Recovery?

Our specialists achieve 90% success rates on memory card recovery

Emergency Help: 020 7237 6805

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Why Choose Our SD Card Recovery Service?

  • Free initial evaluation
  • No recovery - no fee guarantee
  • £2M professional indemnity insurance
  • Secure chain of custody
  • 90-day data guarantee