In the eventuality that you cleaned your computer from a virus infection or just managed to get your PC working again after a power surge, then there is a fair chance that you discovered you just lost some important files.

GiliSoft Data Recovery is a light application that enables you to restore a vast array of file types and data from formatted local and external drives.

The program comes with a clean interface and, since it does not include too many functions or features, the likelihood that you can have troubles navigating are slim. In fact, the main window displays the primary two roles of the app, namely restore data files and recover lost partition.

Irrespective of the operation you need, the recovery process consists of three straightforward steps. First off, you can select the desired drive and specify if you prefer a deep scan, an option that can make the entire process longer. Upon completion, you can preview the files and choose the ones that you want to restore by hitting the Recover button and the destination location.

It is necessary to mention that the application works well with a plethora of storage devices, including but not limited to SDD, HDD, CF card, IDD, USB, FireWire HDD, SDHC and SD cards. On the other hand, you should keep in mind that the app is capable of restoring data from standard system files, namely FAT16, FAT32, NTFS5 and NTFS.

A noteworthy perk of the program is that it can help you recover data from RAW drives, meaning those that you commonly view have 0 bytes although they store digital photos. In addition, the utility can help you recover files from inaccessible or damaged drives in certain situations.

All in all, GiliSoft Data Recovery can come in handy when you are attempting to recover relevant work-related text and data files as well as the photos from your last vacation from your damaged camera.