One of the biggest developments since the release of Mac OS X, the Intel based Mac provides an astonishing level of performance. A user can opt to undelete files that were trashed accidentally, salvage all the files from a device that may or may not be able to mount, or switch to an expert mode for greater flexibility to scan and recover the exact files he or she desires. The new user interface allows data recovery to be accomplished with just a few clicks. It is device and file system independent, allowing the users to recover files from a normal Mac OS hard drive, USB key, Linux disk, Windows drive, FLASH card, scratched CD, and almost any other media or file system that can be recognized in Mac OS X.įileSalvage is extremely straightforward. While the price tag may be high for some users, professionals who rely on this type of software will find the performance and features worth the investment.Įditors' note: This is a review of the trial version of FileSalvage for Mac 7.5.įileSalvage is an extremely powerful data recovery tools designed to restore files that have been accidentally deleted, have become unreadable due to media faults, or were stored on a drive before it was re-initialized or formatted. Whether you're a casual user who occasionally deletes files by accident, or a Mac consultant who does data recovery for clients, FileSalvage for Mac won't disappoint you. Another nice touch is the ability to save your scan progress and resume it later from where you left off. Two features that will impress you are the ability to scan and retrieve files from disk images (DMG files), and the implementation of a QuickLook-like action, which lets you preview selected files by pressing the spacebar. The app scans files reasonably quickly (1GB/minute) and has a good recovery rate. The interface has a clean and modern look that ranges in complexity depending on the selected mode of operation. If you're willing to pay for those features, you'll like this app.įollowing a quick installation, FileSalvage for Mac's trial version lets you try out the Expert mode - two others are available for the premium edition. It's a premium app that comes bundled with several useful features, including a file viewer and the ability to save your scanning progress. With its clean, accessible user interface, FileSalvage for Mac allows you to search and recover accidentally deleted documents from working as well as damaged hard drives with ease.
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