{"id":17056,"date":"2025-03-10T10:30:38","date_gmt":"2025-03-10T10:30:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sysgeeker.com\/blog\/?p=17056"},"modified":"2025-03-10T10:31:28","modified_gmt":"2025-03-10T10:31:28","slug":"how-to-recover-deleted-files-from-formatted-sd-card","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sysgeeker.com\/blog\/how-to-recover-deleted-files-from-formatted-sd-card.html","title":{"rendered":"How to Recover Deleted Files from Formatted SD Card (Windows & Mac)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Formatting an SD card, whether intentionally or by mistake, can lead to the loss of important photos, videos, and documents. Fortunately, even after formatting, the data is not permanently erased\u2014it simply becomes inaccessible until new data overwrites it. This means you still have a chance to recover your lost files with the right recovery tool.<\/p>\n

In this guide, we\u2019ll walk you through how to recover deleted files from a formatted SD card on both Windows and Mac using Aiseesoft Data Recovery<\/strong>, a reliable and efficient data recovery solution.<\/p>\n

Step 1: Stop Using the SD Card Immediately<\/h2>\n

First things first \u2013 as soon as you realize files are missing, stop using the SD card! This is key to ensuring the deleted data doesn\u2019t get overwritten by new files. The less you use it, the better your chances of recovery.<\/p>\n

Step 2: Use Aiseesoft Data Recovery<\/h2>\n

Yes! When you format an SD card, the file system is reset, but the actual data remains on the storage sectors until overwritten. By acting quickly and using powerful recovery software like Aiseesoft Data Recovery<\/strong>, you can retrieve your lost files before they become permanently lost.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s how to recover your files using Aiseesoft Data Recovery:<\/h4>\n

Download & Install the Software<\/strong>
\nHead over to the Aiseesoft Data Recovery<\/strong> website and download the appropriate version for your system (Windows or Mac). Install it like you would any other software.<\/p>\n

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1. Connect Your SD Card<\/strong>
\nPlug your SD card into your computer using an SD card reader or the built-in slot if your device has one.<\/p>\n

2. Launch the Software<\/strong>
\nOpen Aiseesoft Data Recovery. You\u2019ll see a simple interface where you can select the types of files you want to recover (photos, videos, audio, documents, etc.). For a full scan, you can choose \"All File Types.<\/strong>\"<\/p>\n

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3. Select Your SD Card<\/strong>
\nAfter selecting file types, choose the SD card from the list of available drives.<\/p>\n

4. Scan for Lost Files<\/strong>
\nClick Scan<\/strong> to start the recovery process. Aiseesoft Data Recovery offers a quick scan or a deep scan. If the quick scan doesn\u2019t find your files, try the deep scan for a more thorough search.<\/p>\n

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5. Preview & Recover<\/strong>
\nOnce the scan is complete, you can preview the files it found. Select the ones you want to recover and click Recover<\/strong> to save them back to your computer.<\/p>\n

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Why Aiseesoft Data Recovery?<\/h2>\n