MiniTool Power Data Recovery Review – How Powerful Is It?

3.28

Out of 5 Total Score

No. 14 Among all Windows solutions

Price range $69...$499 • MiniTool® Software Ltd. • Windows

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MiniTool Power Data Recovery for Windows speaks highly of its ability to recover any lost files from most forms of modern storage media. How good of a job does it actually do when put to the test? Find out in this full review.

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Top Pros

  • Interface. The interface is appealing and well put together.
  • Creating a bootable disk. The program can create bootable disks for computers that refuse to boot.
  • Recover during a scan. You can recover files during a scan.
  • Scanning speed. Good scanning speed. For example, hard drives will be scanned at the maximum speed.
  • Support for soft RAID. The program can scan software RAID configurations.
  • Scan RAW and unmountable drives. The program can work with disks that do not have a file system or refuse to be mounted.
  • 1 GB free. The application allows you to recover up to 1 GB of data for free.

Top Cons

  • No HDPI support. The program can not work on monitors with high resolutions. As a consequence, the interface is unclear.
  • Paid option to fix corrupted video files. There is a feature for fixing corrupted video files, but it is a separate paid option.
  • Settings are not saved. After saving the settings in the program, these settings are lost after scanning.
  • All file types are not selected by default. All file signatures are not selected in the options. The user has to guess to go to options and enable them all.
  • No resizing of the main screen. The main disk selection screen has no resizing option. Not all items fit on the screen so you have to scroll down.
  • The device list is not always automatically updated. Sometimes the program doesn’t recognize newly connected devices and needs to be refreshed manually.
  • Scan folder and Recycle Bin options. There are scan options for a single folder or Recycle Bin but this is a marketing tactic, it is not possible to scan a part of the drive to find data. The program simply runs a quick scan of all local drives.
  • Preview works with a very limited set of file types. It is not possible to view all file types. For example, modern raw photos.
  • Update frequency. The program is updated very rarely, about 2 times a year.
  • No monitoring of disk disconnections. If a disk is reconnected during scanning, the program gives no response.
  • No auto-update. There is no auto-update built-in.
  • Bitlocker. The program can scan BitLocker-encrypted drives only when it is manually unlocked. The program itself does not detect device status.
  • No manager to handle scan sessions. You have to download files manually.
  • Damaged data filtering. The program does not show damaged data in any way.
  • The location of partitions in the disk tree is not convenient. You don't know what disk they belong to, there are no names.
  • Average signature scanner. The signature scanner is below average. Many modern signatures are simply not supported.
  • Limited HFS+ support. HFS+ support is limited and only a quick scan works. If you format an HFS+ partition, the program fails to restore its structure.
  • Can't work with images. The software cannot mount and scan disk images.
  • Disk copying. Software cannot make byte-by-byte copies of disks.
  • Can't work with bad disks. The application does not warn if a disk is bad and reading from it is difficult.
  • No SMART. The software cannot show disk health status.

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MiniTool Power Data Recovery – Overview

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This review of MiniTool Power Data Recovery will take a detailed look at what this application has to offer as data recovery solution. To begin, we will take a look at some quick facts about the application and the company behind it.

Factsheet

RequirementsWindows 7-11
Latest version 11.7 • Released 24th Oct, 2023
Download size190 MB
CategoryData Recovery Software
UI languagesEnglish, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean

Pricing

Distributed as Freemium Some features are provided free of charge, but money is required to unlock the rest
Trial version availableTrial version available
Trial version limitations

With trial version you can:

  • Recover up to 1 GB data totally for free
  • Unlimited PC number limit
  • Recover data from basic/dynamic disk
Paid plans
  • Personal
  • Personal Ultimate
  • Business Standard
  • Business Deluxe
  • Business Enterprise
  • Business Technician
Price range $69.00...$499.00
License model Subscription + Lifetime
No credit card to tryNo credit card to try
Money back guaranteeMoney back guarantee

MiniTool offers a trial version that allows you to recover up to 1 GB of data for free before committing to a paid license. Paid licenses range from $69 up to $499, offering a mix of personal and business licenses. Business licenses are lifetime purchases, while personal licenses can also be purchased on a monthly or yearly subscription basis.

 

Pricing details

1Monthly Subscription $69.00
2Annual Subscription $89.00
3Details
  • Snap-in WinPE bootable builder
  • Load previous scan result
  • Load .rss results manually
  • File Previewer included
  • Recover data from basic/dynamic disk
1Perpetual License $99.00
2Details

Everything in personal license plus:

  • Lifetime Free Upgrade
1Perpetual License $119.00
2Details

Everything in personal license plus:

  • Windows Server 2008R2/2012/2016/2019 support
  • 1 year free upgrade
1Perpetual License $199.00
2Details

Everything in personal license plus:

  • Windows Server 2008R2/2012/2016/2019 support
  • Lifetime Free Upgrade
1Perpetual License $399.00
2Details

Everything in personal license plus:

  • Windows Server 2008R2/2012/2016/2019 support
  • 1 year free upgrade
1Perpetual License $499.00
2Details

Everything in personal license plus:

  • Windows Server 2008R2/2012/2016/2019 support
  • 1 year free upgrade

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Developer — MiniTool® Software Ltd.

MiniTool Power Data Recovery was developed by MiniTool Software Ltd. MiniTool software has offered business software solutions in the data recovery and backup & restore space for 21 years.

1% 20.3% than avg

Online market share

Reflects the share of online traffic within the niche occupied by data recovery software, based on data taken from ahrefs.com (from Google US search engine).

2200 22.7% than avg

Brand name popularity

Based on the number of brand-related search queries on Google US according to ahrefs.com.

MiniTool Software is a reputable company that offers other products alongside MiniTool Power Data Recovery, such as MiniTool Partition Wizard and MiniTool ShadowMaker. The company is also recognized as a  Microsoft Partner.

Developer website minitool.com
Support email support@minitool.com
Founded

2001 • 22 years on the market

HQ location

North America, Canada, Unit 170 - 422, Richards Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2Z4

Phone 1-800-789-8263
Social media LinkedIn YouTube

The company has offices situated in Canada and Asia. It offers excellent 24/7 customer support across multiple channels, including phone, email, and live chat. It also has an extensive knowledge base for users to browse. 

It is active on all major social media platforms, offering not only solutions for data recovery but also how-to guides for fixing various tech-related problems. There’s no doubt that MiniTool Software puts some considerable effort into its online presence.

Data Recovery with MiniTool Power Data Recovery for Windows

Tested on: Windows 11 (version 21H2)

This review will focus on the Windows version of MiniTool Power Data Recovery, not the Mac solution which is a partnership between MiniTool and Stellar. Below we will touch on how we review each application before diving in to a close-up analysis of the software.

How We Test

In order to take an objective approach when reviewing each data recovery tool's abilities, we have devised a way of breaking our review process into separate parts. This way, we can take an in-depth look at how each tool performs when it comes to recovering our data sets from simulated data-loss situations. Doing so allows us to take an unbiased, fact-based approach.

#StepDescription
1InstallationThe program is downloaded and installed. We review how easy it is to find the installer, how fast the installation process is, and what difficulties users may encounter.
2Source selectionOnce installed, we look at how easy the application makes it for users to select what drive they want to scan.
3Scanning processEach tool has its own method for scanning drives, so we look at how long the scan takes to complete and how thorough it is.
4Managing found dataThe time it takes to recover your data is impacted by how easy it is to find in the list of recoverable files. We look at how easy it is to sift through the results to find what you want.
5Recovery and post-processingFinally, we look closely at how easy it is to perform recovery and what percentage of the recovered data is still usable.

At each step of the recovery process, we carefully consider what strengths and weaknesses each tool has to offer and its overall ability to recover data with ease.

Step 1

Installation

The installer for MiniTool Power Data Recovery is 2.21 MB. It can be downloaded from the MiniTool Download Center, along with all other MiniTool products. However, the installer does require an internet connection, as it downloads additional installation files during the setup.

Straight away, you can allow the application to be installed to a default location or choose your own. Additionally, clicking Custom Installation will allow you to change the language used.

When installed, the application takes up 500 MB of storage space.

Step 2

Source selection

MiniTool Power Data Recovery has an appealing interface that makes source selection easy. You can choose to scan specific partitions or entire drives by switching between the two tabs at the top. Hovering over one will present the Scan button, which will immediately start a scan once clicked.

At the bottom, there is a Recover From Specific Location section. While it may appear useful that you can scan a specific location, like a Recycle Bin or folder, this is simply a marketing tactic that leads users to believe they can scan specific areas for reduced scan times. In reality, the program simply runs a quick scan of the entire drive.

Step 3

Scanning process

As the scan progresses, you are able to review what files have already been found and preview them (though the preview function is not included with the base install and must be installed after you click the Preview option). At the bottom left, there is a progress bar showing how much of the scan has been done and how long it is estimated to take.

Step 4

Managing found files

Once the scan is complete, you will be presented with a list of all the data MiniTool Power Data Recovery found. In the left panel, you can navigate through folders, starting from the root. You can change views by right-clicking anywhere in the recovery area and selecting Change to Thumbnail View.

The Find function can be used to search by filename. If you're unsure what the file is called, or you need to recover multiple files, the Advanced Filter can be used to organize the results based on extension, size, and creation/last modified date. You can also customize it to show only deleted, lost, or normal files.

As the program does not have a session manager that automatically saves your scan sessions, you will need to click Export Scan Result in order to come back to the scan at a later date.

Step 5

Recovery and post-processing

Recovery is easy. After selecting your files, simply clicking the Save button will begin the process. Choose where you want to save the files, then click OK.

Once recovery is complete, you can use the View Recovered button to jump straight to the output location and review the recovered data.

Tutorials

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MiniTool Power Data Recovery for Windows – Full Review

Now that you have seen what a typical recovery looks like using MiniTool Power Data Recovery for Windows, you should have a good understanding of what to expect should you need to use it in a real-life recovery situation.

Now, let’s look at how it compares against the criteria we use to determine everything from its usability to its ability to recover data.

74%

Karma

12 rating criteria

MiniTool Power Data Recovery scores a good Karma score, largely thanks to the efforts its company puts in to customer support. Although MiniTool Software isn’t a brand that’s well-known, MiniTool Power Data Recovery has been around long enough for it to garner its own credibility.

The software is updated every 6 months and a changelog is available to view what updates have been made. This frequency, while it could be better, is still good enough to ensure the software is compatible with even the latest operating systems.

#FeatureResult
1Update frequency Every 6 months
2Updated recently Yes
3Changelog available Available (View full update history)
4Latest Windows release supported Yes, all good
5Genuine or clone? Genuine
6Brand name popularity Unpopular
7Online market share Poor
8Maturity Mature
9Extensive knowledge base Available
10Helpdesk support Available
11Live chat Available
12Phone support Yes
59%

Bang for the buck

8 rating criteria

MiniTool is competitively priced in comparison to other tools on the market. However, the quality of results we received begs the question of whether the price tag is worth it (which we’ll take a closer look at soon).

Licenses are available on a subscription or lifetime basis. The free version allows up to 1 GB of recovery before you need to get out your wallet. Additional features like loading previous scan results and creating bootable media are only available in paid versions of the application. The subscription-based licenses include free upgrades, but only temporary ones. The lifetime license offers lifetime free upgrades.

#FeatureResult
1Competitive pricing Yes
2Price-quality ratio Not great
3Free trial Yes
4Is it free? No
5Pricing policy Subscription and lifetime licenses available
6Unlimited recovery in full version Yes
7Free upgrades Yes, but some are temporary
8Commercial rights in the cheapest license No
56%

Usability

18 rating criteria

The application scores a below-average Usability score. Features are easy for users to locate and it offers some good options for organizing results, but it’s lacking additional features that would otherwise make MiniTool great.

For instance, if your drive disconnects in the middle of a scan, the application will not recognize it. Additionally, quality of life additions, like automatic updating and dark mode, are missing. 

The preview function could also use some improvement. Strangely, it is not automatically installed with the base install, and instead needs to be downloaded the first time you preview a file. Perhaps it’s an attempt to keep the file size down? Sometimes it doesn’t even allow you to scroll through multiple file previews without leaving the preview screen.

#FeatureResult
1Modern user-friendly interface No
2Dark mode No
3Easy-to-locate features Yes
4Automatic implementation of multiple appropriate scanning methods without user interaction Yes
5Auto-resuming scans of failing drives No
6Auto-resuming backups of failing drives No
7Convenient source selection on start So-so
8Convenient file-by-file preview of recoverable items So-so
9Convenient thumbnail preview of recoverable items So-so
10Mount recoverable items as disk No
11Built-in updater No
12Multiple view modes in scan results A few
13Hex view for recoverable items No
14Filter recoverable items by type Yes
15Search recoverable items by file names Yes
16Sort results Yes
17Multilingual UI Yes
18Simple deployment Yes
42%

Recovery performance

122 rating criteria

The defining feature of any data recovery tool is its Recovery performance. After all, what good is a recovery tool if it can’t recover your data? In our tests, the overall recovery capabilities of MiniTool Power Data Recovery are fine, but not great. Below is a quick summary of each area.

#FeatureResultDescription
1Deep scan FineFailed to recover data from HFS+, APFS, and EXT4 partitions.
2Quick scan FineQuick scan results were average, with HFS+, APFS, and EXT4 partitions again seeing the worst results.
3Other types of scan BadThe application cannot scan shadow copies and offers limited support for BitLocker-encrypted drives.
4Device support GoodOffers great support for a wide range of devices.
5Real-life recovery challenge FineOverall OK results. The application struggled the most with video recovery.
6Other notable recovery features BadOffers some, but not a lot of other recovery features.

Clever scan

The ability to restore original folder structure and file names Most consumer-oriented data recovery software applications can attempt to not only restore deleted files but also recover their original file names and folder structure. We call this type of functionality Clever scan
45%
Average Score
#FeatureScore
1HFS+ partitions0
2APFS partitions0
3FAT32 partitions3
4exFAT partitions3
5NTFS partitions4
6EXT4 partitions0

NTFS recovery using MiniTool Power Data Recovery was the most successful, with around only 37 of our files not being found. Our FAT32 and ExFAT partitions faired OK, but root data was missing, along with the folder structure. We were unable to recover any data from our HFS+, APFS, or EXT4 partitions.

Quick scan

Recovery of recently deleted files Every lost minute can significantly worsen the outcome of a data recovery attempt, and Quick scan certainly doesn’t waste your time because it’s designed to find as many recently deleted files as quickly as possible
55%
Average Score
#FeatureScore
1HFS+ partitions3
2APFS partitions0
3FAT32 partitions3
4exFAT partitions4
5NTFS partitions4
6EXT4 partitions0

The quick scan had some better results, actually managing to pull some data from the HFS+ partition. NTFS and ExFAT had the most success, though there were some files that were not discovered.

Other scan types

Advanced scan types for solving complicated data loss situations Basic data recovery algorithms aimed at recovering recently deleted data cover only a small subset of the data loss issues users experience every day. That’s why developers also implement all kinds of advanced scan types
26%
Average Score
#FeatureScore
1The number of formats supported by deep scan2
2BitLocker support3
3Windows shadow copies scanning0
4Scan for lost partitions3
5Recovered files' labeling0
6Partial file recovery0
7Disk images: scan and recovery0

Deep scanning by file signature isn’t a strong point for MiniTool Power Data Recovery, as it only supports a limited number of file signatures. It does offer support for BitLocker-encrypted drives, but only once the drive has been manually unlocked. 

Device Support

Supported internal and external storage devices Ideally, data recovery software applications should be able to recover from internal and external hard drives, external USB flash drives, memory cards, smartphones, and other commonly used storage devices
65%
Average Score
#FeatureScore
1Internal and external HDD5
2Internal and external SSD5
3USB thumb drives / Classic iPods (non-iOS) / FireWire devices5
4Memory cards5
5iOS devices0
6Android devices0
7Recovery from RAID1, 0, JBOD5
8Unmountable partitions5

The application supports all major devices, including RAID configurations and unmountable partitions. It does not, however, allow recovery from mobile devices running on iOS or Android.

Real-life recovery challenges

Results of real-life data recovery tests performed under controlled conditions It’s one thing to advertise support for hundreds of file formats, and it’s something else entirely to recover them in practice. Our tests reveal whether the data recovery software lives up to its promises
43%
Average Score
#FeatureScore
1Document formats recovery3
2Raw photo recovery3
3Video formats recovery2
Raw photo recovery
The ability to recover raw photo file formats used by digital cameras and mobile devices Most modern digital cameras and increasingly many mobile devices let their users capture raw image data in a variety of raw file formats, so having the ability to recover them can be extremely helpful
46%
Average Score
#FeatureScore
13fr (Hasselblad 3F raw image)1
2arw (Sony alpha raw)4
3bmp (bitmap image file)5
4cr2 (Canon raw version 2)3
5cr3 (Canon raw version 3)4
6crw (Canon raw CIFF image file)2
7dcr (Kodak digital camera raw)0
8dng (digital negative lossless raw image)4
9CinemaDNG (Blackmagic, Penelope, Pocket)4
10erf (Epson raw file)0
11exr (high dynamic-range file format)0
12fff (Hasselblad raw image)0
13gpr (GoPro raw format)4
14heic (high efficiency image file format)4
15iiq (intelligent image quality raw Leaf, Phase One)0
16insp (panoramic image Insta360)0
17jp2 (bitmap image format JPEG 2000)0
18jpg (joint photographic experts group compressed image)5
19kdc (Kodak digital camera raw image)5
20mef (Mamiya raw image file)0
21mos (Leaf and Mamiya raw image file)0
22mpo (multi picture stereoscopic object file)0
23mrw (Konica Minolta raw image format)5
24nef (Nikon raw image file)4
25nrw (Nikon raw image file)5
26orf (Olympus raw format)0
27pef (Pentax raw image file)5
28raf (Fujifilm raw image file)2
29raw (native digital camera file)0
30rw2 (Panasonic LUMIX raw image file)0
31rwl (Leica raw image format)0
32sr2 (Sony raw 2 image file)2
33srf (Sony raw file)2
34srw (Samsung raw image file)0
35tiff (tag image file format)3
36x3f (Sigma camera raw picture file)0
37x3i (Sigma super fine detail picture file)0

MiniTool Power Data Recovery isn’t the best for recovering raw photo files, receiving a below-average score. There are many file formats that it doesn’t support, such as those from Sigma, Panasonic, and Mamiya.

Video formats recovery
Video recovery performance measured against commonly used video formats Video file formats have evolved a lot during the last decade, and not all recovery software tools support modern formats used by the latest digital cameras, camcorders, and mobile devices
31%
Average Score
#FeatureScore
13604
2ARI0
3ARX0
4AVI4
5AVI5
6BRAW0
7INSV3
8INSV3
9MOV2
10MOV0
11MOV0
12MOV2
13MOV0
14MP44
15MP43
16MXF0
17MXF0
18MXF0
19MXF0
20R3D0
21WMV5

The application struggles the most with video recovery. It doesn’t support a lot of file formats, which is strange considering it offers video file repair through MiniTool Video Repair. Major video formats, such as AVI, MP4, and WMV have good coverage, but other modern formats are unsupported.

Document formats recovery
Determining how well the software recovers document file formats Documents are among the most commonly recovered file formats because their importance can be tremendous, especially when they're related to work or school. Because of how many document file formats exist these days, older and less developed data recovery software often struggle recovering and recognizing all of them
59%
Average Score
#FeatureScore
1ACCDB3
2DJVU0
3DOC4
4DOCX4
5FB20
6KEY3
7MDB4
8NUMBERS3
9ODP3
10ODS5
11ODT3
12PAGES3
13PDF4
14PPT3
15PPTX4
16RTF0
17XLS4
18XLSX4

MiniTool Power Data Recovery offers more support for document recovery than any other type of file, with it seeing the most success with popular formats like DOC, DOCX, PDF, PPTX, and XLSX. 

Other notable recovery features

Additional recovery features and their performance These additional recovery features are what often separates average data recovery software solutions from those that can satisfy the needs of professionals and power users
24%
Average Score
#FeatureScore
1Overall non-intrusive read-only algorithms0
2Network recovery0
3Effectively filters out corrupted scan results0
4Byte-to-byte device backups0
5Bootable recovery drive creation5
6Convenient scan session management2
7Bad sector management0
8Recovery chance prediction0
9RAID reconstructor0
10Disk vitals monitoring and tracking during scan0
11Data protection0
12Links to in-lab recovery service for physically damaged devices0
13Scan speed4
14Scan free space only0
15Start file recovery without interrupting the scan5
16Preview recoverable items without interrupting the scan5
17Forensic features0

While MiniTool Power Data Recovery does include good scan times and some useful features, such as bootable recovery drive creation and the option of previewing and recovering files during the scan, it’s simply not enough to compete with other recovery tools on the market.

The program is missing other notable recovery features that would complement data recovery. For instance, users may have more peace of mind if they had the ability to create and recover data from byte-to-byte backups rather than performing everything on the actual drive. Without this feature, advanced data recovery users may look for a more feature-rich alternative.

7%

Extras

10 rating criteria

There are almost no extra features included with MiniTool Power Data Recovery for Windows. It does offer corrupted video repair, but it is a separate option as an additional purchase. 

#FeatureResultDescription
1Disk space mapping NoNot supported
2Disk clean up NoNot supported
3Corrupted video repair tool YesSeparate paid feature.
4Corrupted photo repair tool NoNot supported
5S.M.A.R.T. NoNot supported
6Duplicate finder NoNot supported
7Built-in disk space secure eraser NoNot supported
8Disk cloning NoNot supported
9Disk surface test NoNot supported
10Secure data shredding NoNot supported

It’s common now for data recovery tools to include extras now in addition to their recovery capabilities. Although it’s not necessary, it gives users more reason to invest in your software knowing they are going to get more out of it.

What Users Say about MiniTool Power Data Recovery for Windows

Data loss from storage devices is a common issue for many people. Choosing a reliable recovery tool is important when a data loss case happens. MiniTool Power Data Recovery is the right choice.

Cassie W

To begin with, the user interface can not be minimized, so it occupies the entire desktop screen making it impossible to do different tasks at once. Finally, the recovery process is slow in excess, not allowing it to perform different activities on the computer.

In my opinion, this software is effective to recover all types of files in good condition. However, when using it you can not make use of the computer because it can not be minimized and it occupies the entire desktop screen.

Jose S

I do not like that there is not a version for Linux, I think that a software as complete as this should have support in all operating systems, and Linux over time has grown in users.

Carolina S

I purchased "MiniTool Power Data Recovery" because of total loss of my partition information (disk dead).
All my files have been recovered.

As, by default, the purchase is renewed monthly (subscription) I asked the customer service to interrupt the subscription at the expiry date.
I received a prompt and very kind reply.

I recommend the company and the used product.

Federico

Bottom line

Overall, there’s nothing special about MiniTool Power Data Recovery for Windows. Sure, it does make recovery easy to perform, but how useful is that when the recovery results are below average? A good user experience does not outweigh high-quality recovery. Even though every data loss scenario is different, it should have the ability to recover the majority of your data when it has the opportunity to.

It has little to offer its users in addition to data recovery. Useful features, like MiniTool Video Repair, need to be paid for separately. Even then, video formats are the least supported file signature type by this application anyway, which further reduces your chances of recovering your video files AND fixing them.

Regular home users will benefit the most from this software. The 1 GB of free file recovery is definitely worth trying the software out and you may be surprised what the application can pull using its clever and quick scans. But, don’t hold your breath if you need to recover a large amount of data, especially from Apple or Linux-based file systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

We’ve searched for the most commonly asked questions surrounding MiniTool Power Data Recovery for Windows. See below for their answers!

What is MiniTool Power Data Recovery?

MiniTool Power Data Recovery is a data recovery tool by MiniTool Software. It has the ability to scan your drive and recover data from it.

MiniTool Power Data Recovery uses advanced scanning algorithms to find data on your drive that has been lost or deleted. This can be done either by scanning the underlying file system or searching by the specific file signature. It then gives you the option to recover said data.

It’s very easy to use MiniTool Power Data Recovery. Here’s how:

  1. Download and install MiniTool Power Data Recovery to a separate physical partition to the one you’re recovering from.
  2. Hover over the disk or partition you want to scan, then click Scan.
  3. Select the files you want to recover, then click Save.
  4. Provide an output location and complete recovery.

Recovery using MiniTool Power Data Recovery can be done in just a few clicks.

  1. Download and install MiniTool Power Data Recovery to a separate physical partition to the one you’re recovering from.
  2. Click Scan on the drive or partition you want to recover data from.
  3. Mark the files you want to recover. Click Save when ready.
  4. Save the files to a location that’s on a separate physical partition.

MiniTool Power Data Recovery is not free. However, it does offer up to 1 GB of free data recovery before requiring payment.

Pricing starts at $69 and goes all the way up to $499 for business users.

There are multiple MiniTool Data Recovery licenses you can buy. To buy one, simply visit the MiniTool website.

You can purchase a license key for MiniTool Power Data Recovery by visiting the MiniTool website.

The MiniTool website has a specific page where you can download the free version of MiniTool Data Recovery Software.

If you have MiniTool Data Recovery installed, click on the Register icon at the top of the application (it is a golden key icon). From here, you can upgrade from within the app.

There are many reasons why MiniTool Data Recovery isn’t displaying your drive, including:

  • The drive not being connected properly
  • A hardware fault with the drive
  • The drive has an unsupported file system
  • The application hasn’t been refreshed since the drive was connected

Deleting a scan in MiniTool Power Data Recovery is easy, as it doesn’t automatically save scan results. When you want to delete a scan, simply leave the application or back out of the scan results and the scan will disappear.

MiniTool doesn’t have its own Mac version specifically. instead, it has partnered with Stellar to bring you Stellar Data Recovery for Mac. However, you do have the option of scanning Apple-formatted drives on Windows.

Once your scan is complete, simply go to the output location you specified in MiniTool Power Data Recovery and open your files. If some of your files do not open, it’s possible they are damaged or corrupted, meaning they are no longer usable unless repaired.

On the final step of recovery, you can choose where to store recovered files. Always choose a location that’s not on the same physical partition you’re recovering from to avoid overwriting the data you’re recovering.

MiniTool Power Data Recovery is OK, but it’s far from the best tool in its bracket. From our tests, it was unable to recover the majority of our data, with especially poor results for Apple and Linux-based partitions.

👍 Worth a try

MiniTool Power Data Recovery Review – How Powerful Is It?
3.28

Out of 5 Total score

No. 14 Among all Windows solutions

It makes the recovery process easy, but its recovery capabilities are outmatched by higher quality recovery tools on the market.

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