Whether it’s from a camera, phone, drone, or GoPro, losing files on your SD card is frustrating—and often devastating. At Five Star Data Recovery, we focus on quick, safe, and professional SD card recovery. We help individuals, photographers, businesses, and content creators all over the U.S.
If your SD card isn’t being read, was accidentally deleted, or has been physically damaged, we’re here to help. We recover files others can’t—and we do it without gimmicks or guesswork.
SD cards may be small, but they’re not immune to damage or corruption. Some of the most common reasons customers need sd card data recovery services include:
We have the tools and experience to recover your lost content. This includes important photos, documents, and work files.
We provide SD card file recovery for a wide range of devices and card types, including:
At Five Star Data Recovery, we implement a proven recovery process designed for safety and results. Our goal is to retrieve files from damaged SD cards without causing further harm to the data.
At Five Star Data Recovery, we implement a proven recovery process designed for safety and results. Our goal is to retrieve files from damaged SD cards without causing further harm to the data.
We provide you with a preview of what we can recover. Once approved, we copy your files to a USB or drive you provide—or one you can purchase from us.
Not all physical damage to SD cards is the same. In some cases—such as broken connectors or minor board damage—recovery may be possible using advanced micro soldering techniques to access the internal memory chip.
However, if the SD card is cracked—even slightly—recovery is impossible, as the memory chip itself is typically damaged beyond repair. Once the chip is fractured, there is no method to retrieve the data.
You’ve probably seen free data recovery software or apps that promise fast results. In some cases, those tools can help. But when a card is corrupted or physically damaged, DIY software can make things worse.
Free tools often:
If your files are valuable or irreplaceable, trust a real data recovery service with the experience and tools to get it right the first time.
Our services are user friendly, even if you’re not tech-savvy. We’ll guide you through every step.
I thought my vacation memories were gone forever when my SD card got corrupted. Thankfully, Five Star Data Recovery was able to recover all my photos and videos from the trip. The turnaround time was quick, and the customer service was excellent. Highly recommended for anyone needing professional SD card data recovery.
Emilie R
San Diego, CA
I had an SD card from my digital camera with important work files and client images that suddenly became unreadable. After contacting Five Star Data Recovery, they recovered 98% of my data. I’m impressed with their transparency, fair pricing, and fast communication throughout the process.
David L.
College Station, TX
I accidentally deleted all the files on my SD card without backing them up. I was sure it was all lost, but Five Star Data Recovery was able to recover most of my deleted photos and videos. Their data recovery for SD cards was fast, affordable, and stress-free.
Jason P.
New York, NY
We can retrieve nearly any type of content, including:
We’ve recovered deleted wedding photos, priceless travel footage, business contracts, and years of family memories. If it was on the card, there’s a good chance we can bring it back.
Whether you’ve got a corrupted SD card or a deleted photo shoot, we’re ready to help. The sooner we start, the better the chance of full recovery.
Trust Five Star for fast, safe, and expert-level SD card recovery—we’ll help you get your files back.
Data loss is stressful — but working with us doesn’t have to be. Watch how our team handles each recovery with care, professionalism, and precision. From diagnostics to delivery, we offer flat-rate pricing, honest communication, and proven results — all from our secure Glendale lab.
Most standard SD card recoveries are completed within 3–5 business days, depending on the severity of the issue. For urgent cases, we also offer Expedited and Expedited Plus service options for faster turnaround.
We commonly recover photos (JPG, RAW, PNG), videos (MP4, MOV, AVI), documents, and other media files from SD cards. If your card was used in a camera or mobile device, there’s a high chance we can retrieve your images and video files.
Absolutely. We recover data from standard SD cards, microSD cards, and miniSD cards, including all major brands like SanDisk, Samsung, Lexar, and Kingston.
We recover SD cards used in digital cameras, smartphones, drones, GoPros, dash cams, and other portable devices. No matter where the SD card was used, we can assess and recover the data.
It depends on the type of physical damage. If the SD card is cracked—even slightly—data recovery is not possible, as the internal memory chip is almost always destroyed. However, if the damage is limited to broken connector pins or minor board issues (without cracking the chip), we may be able to recover the data using advanced chip-off techniques. Each case is evaluated carefully to determine if the memory chip is still intact and readable.
If your SD card shows signs of physical failure (like not mounting, not being recognized, or showing corrupted file structures), it’s best not to run recovery software. DIY software attempts can worsen damage on failing cards. Professional imaging and recovery tools offer a much safer approach.
Yes, in most cases. We follow a No Data, No Charge policy for SD card recoveries unless the card has been physically tampered with or damaged from previous recovery attempts. If that applies, we’ll explain any special evaluation fees upfront before starting.
Yes. If your SD card shows zero capacity, an incorrect size, or is not being recognized by your computer or camera, these are common signs of internal chip failure or controller issues. We handle these types of recoveries regularly.
The cost for SD card video file repair depends on several factors, including the number of damaged video files, the length and size of each file, the complexity of the video format (codec), and the extent of corruption.
In most cases, you’ll first pay our standard SD card data recovery fee, which covers the process of extracting and stabilizing the raw video files from your card. After that, video file repair services are quoted separately based on the specifics of the files needing repair. For an exact quote, please contact us or visit our pricing page for more details.
Yes. At Five Star Data Recovery, we specialize in video file repair from SD cards, even when the files appear to be corrupted or unplayable. Our engineers use professional forensic-level tools that rebuild damaged video headers, correct missing or fragmented data blocks, and reconstruct the file structure to make your videos playable again.
It’s very important that you avoid running tools like First Aid, CHKDSK, or any other disk repair utilities on your SD card. These tools often overwrite or further corrupt the fragmented video data, making professional repair much more difficult or even impossible. If you notice that your video files are damaged, stop using the SD card immediately and contact us for a free consultation.
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Mon – Friday: 10am to 6pm
Saturday: 10am to 2pm
Lab Hours
Mon – Friday: 10am to 6pm
Saturday: 10am to 2pm
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