disk-drill ☆

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Description:
Data recovery software

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 6.1.2111@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | @CleverFiles | formulae.brew.sh

Category: System utilities

Tags: data-recovery file-utility disk-utility forensics macos

Install: brew install --cask disk-drill

About:
Disk Drill is a comprehensive data recovery solution for macOS that can recover deleted files from internal and external drives, iOS devices, and memory cards. It employs multiple recovery algorithms including Quick Scan and Deep Scan to locate lost partitions and reconstruct file signatures. The software also provides prevention features like Recovery Vault and Guaranteed Recovery to safeguard critical data.

Key Features:

Multiple recovery methods (Quick Scan, Deep Scan, Partition Recovery)
Support for APFS, HFS+, FAT, exFAT, and NTFS file systems
Recovery Vault and Guaranteed Recovery for data protection
Byte-to-byte disk backups and mountable disk images
Preview of recoverable files before restoration

Use Cases:

Recovering accidentally deleted files from Mac hard drives or external storage
Restoring lost data from formatted or corrupted partitions
Creating disk image backups for forensic analysis or data preservation

Alternatives:

PhotoRec – Free and open-source but lacks GUI and advanced file system support
TestDisk – Powerful partition recovery tool, CLI-based, steeper learning curve
EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard – Similar GUI experience, different pricing model

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