Description:
Data recovery software
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Type: Cask
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Latest Version: 6.2.2219@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
@CleverFiles |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: System utilities
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Tags:
data-recovery
file-utility
disk-utility
forensics
macos
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Install:
brew install --cask disk-drill
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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.
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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
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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
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Alternatives:
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PhotoRec
– Free and open-source but lacks GUI and advanced file system support
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TestDisk
– Powerful partition recovery tool, CLI-based, steeper learning curve
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EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard
– Similar GUI experience, different pricing model
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| Mar 9, 2026 3:57pm |
6.2.2219 |
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2b03c33c |
| Jan 18, 2024 9:59am |
5.4.1426 |
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95dbc484 |
| Dec 22, 2023 10:14am |
5.4.1425 |
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13caa75a |
| Nov 13, 2023 1:59pm |
5.3.1313 |
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c309ad08 |
| Oct 16, 2023 10:01am |
5.3.1313 |
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8ab9bf52 |
| Feb 28, 2023 8:27am |
5.1.1114 |
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c1b38e28 |
| Feb 20, 2023 1:59pm |
5.1.1112 |
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db8e665b |
| Feb 12, 2023 7:34am |
5.1.1112 |
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90c8e49e |
| Dec 18, 2022 3:26am |
5.0.1043 |
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0369f7bb |
| Nov 16, 2022 12:32am |
5.0.1043 |
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634d35d6 |
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