UFS Explorer Standard Recovery is cross-platform data recovery software designed to address logical data loss on Windows, macOS and Linux. It suits professionals providing computer repair and data recovery services, as well as home users needing to retrieve important files. The program features a clean interface focused on essential functionality, without excessive technical overhead.
The software supports a wide range of storage devices: from legacy ATA disks and removable media to modern USB sticks, NVMe flash drives and enterprise SAS drives. It also covers the majority of popular file systems used by Windows, Linux, macOS, BSD and Solaris.
Equipped with a professional-class disk imager capable of multi-pass imaging and processing defective blocks, the software handles degrading or failing drives. When some blocks are unreadable, the program maps the affected areas so you know their impact on the recovered data.
Once storage is open, the software provides instant access to the detected file system, much like an operating system would. For deleted or damaged data, quick scans, deep scans and signature-based IntelliRAW scans locate everything recoverable. Results can be filtered, searched and previewed before copying to a safe destination.
The software covers common data loss situations involving single-disk storage, removable media, disk images and virtual machines.
Restores accidentally deleted files from HDDs, SSDs, USB sticks, SD cards and external drives. Original file names and folder structure are preserved where metadata is available. If metadata is missing, deeper signature-based scanning is used.
Scans formatted volumes for residual file system structures and file content. A quick format rarely destroys actual data, so recovery success rates are typically high. Stop using the drive immediately to maximize chances.
Handles storage that appears as RAW or cannot be mounted by the operating system. Attempts file system reconstruction and can detect lost partitions, restoring access to their contents where possible.
Recovers data from USB flash drives, Compact Flash, SD, SDHC and other removable media. Supports FAT, FAT32, exFAT and other common file systems used on such devices.
Opens VMware (VMDK), Hyper-V (VHD/VHDX), VirtualBox (VDI), QEMU (QCOW2), XEN and Parallels virtual disks directly, without a running VM, and performs recovery as from physical storage.
Seamlessly unlocks BitLocker, BitLocker To Go and Apple APFS-encrypted volumes. Provide the key or passphrase, and recovery proceeds on the decrypted content.
The software provides direct access to intact file systems and enables deep recovery from damaged or formatted ones. It supports all major file systems across Windows, macOS, Linux, BSD and Solaris, and can reconstruct spanned storage created with Windows Logical Disk Manager, Apple Disk Utility and Linux LVM.
When data cannot be accessed directly, three scan modes cover different situations. A quick scan uses file system metadata, delivering fast and high-quality results. A deep scan works sector-by-sector across the entire storage, recovering as much data as possible. IntelliRAW identifies files by their internal content signatures, which is useful when file system structures are no longer available.
All scans can be paused to inspect the found data, and their state can be saved for later resumption, so long scans don’t need to be started over from scratch.
When a drive is degrading, every extra read increases the risk of further data loss. The built-in disk imager creates a full sector-by-sector copy using multi-pass reading and configurable bad block handling. Recovery can be performed from the image, without putting additional strain on the original device.
The disk imager maps unreadable areas, helping you identify which regions and potentially which files were affected. It is fully functional in the free trial version with no restriction as to the file size.
Includes seSparse and AVHD/AVHDX snapshots
UFS Explorer Standard Recovery can unlock encrypted volumes. Provide the recovery key, password or passphrase, and the software decrypts data on the fly. After that, normal scan and recovery procedures can be performed on the unlocked content.
Note: Access to an encrypted volume requires valid credentials. The software does not bypass or crack encryption.
Host operating systems
System requirements
Encryption support
Partition schemes & technologies
Supported file systems
Disk images & virtual disks
Includes seSparse, AVHD/AVHDX snapshots
Additional features
Scanning
Data analysis
Partition recovery
Interface & results
UFS Explorer Standard Recovery is intended for common logical data recovery scenarios involving personal and small office storage devices. It allows you to restore accidentally deleted files, retrieve data from formatted drives, find missing partitions, recover data from damaged file systems or access volumes that won't open correctly in the operating system.
The software enables safe data extraction from internal and external drives, USB flash drives, memory cards, disk images and virtual disks. It works with major file systems used across Windows, macOS, Linux, BSD and Solaris, including FAT/FAT32/exFAT, NTFS, ReFS, APFS, HFS+, Ext2/Ext3/Ext4, XFS, Btrfs, UFS and ZFS.
As a versatile solution, the program can help you handle a variety of tasks, such as recovering deleted files from USB drives, restoring data from formatted disks and regaining access to files on RAW or inaccessible partitions.
UFS Explorer Standard Recovery is applicable to many typical data loss situations, including:
UFS Explorer Standard Recovery can recover data from USB flash drives, memory cards and other removable devices. The software scans the storage for deleted files, lost folders and damaged file system structures, including data remnants after formatting. Common file systems used on removable storage are supported, such as FAT, FAT32, exFAT and NTFS. For devices with unstable behavior or bad sectors, creating a disk image beforehand is recommended.
The program can be used for data recovery from internal hard drives, SSDs, NVMe storage and external USB drives. It provides access to existing file systems, allows scanning for deleted data and helps reconstruct damaged structures. Typical cases include accidental deletion, formatting, file system corruption or inability to access the disk through the operating system. For unstable or error-prone drives, prior imaging is strongly recommended.
Note: Severely damaged drives (unusual noises, non-detection or complete failure) may require hardware-based recovery in a specialized laboratory.
UFS Explorer Standard Recovery is capable of recovering data from formatted volumes and damaged file systems by analysing residual file system metadata and file content, depending on the file system type and the extent of changes made after formatting. The software supports file systems used in Windows, macOS and Linux, including FAT/FAT32/exFAT, NTFS, APFS, HFS+, Ext2/Ext3/Ext4, XFS and Btrfs. Recovered data should always be saved to a separate storage device to avoid overwriting.
The software can detect and recover deleted files on supported file systems. When metadata is available, original file names and folder structure can often be restored. If metadata is missing or damaged, deeper scanning methods enable the program to identify files by their content signatures. The chances of successful recovery depend on whether the deleted data has been overwritten, so continued use of the affected storage should be avoided.
UFS Explorer Standard Recovery works with disk images and virtual disks as if they were physical devices. This capability is useful for recovery from unstable drives or for accessing virtual machine storage. Supported formats include those used by VMware, Hyper-V, VirtualBox, QEMU, XEN and other platforms, along with generic and third-party disk images. Using disk images is generally preferred when working with damaged physical drives, as this reduces repeated reads and helps preserve the original storage.
For RAID-based storage systems, NAS devices and other multi-disk configurations, UFS Explorer RAID Recovery or professional-grade editions of UFS Explorer are recommended.
UFS Explorer Standard Recovery is tailored for common single-disk storage, removable media, disk images, virtual disks and automatically recognised spanned volumes. For more complex scenarios, a different edition of UFS Explorer may be more suitable.
UFS Explorer RAID Recovery or a professional-grade edition should be considered in cases involving:
A general recovery procedure with UFS Explorer Standard Recovery includes the following steps:
This workflow applies to most logical data recovery cases, including recovery after deletion, formatting, file system corruption and partition loss.
For unstable devices or drives with bad sectors, it is recommended to create a disk image first and perform recovery using the image rather than the original storage.
