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Is it possible to recover files from corrupted sd card?
Don't worry! There are still ways to recover files, photos from corrupted SD card on Windows 11. I have encountered this before and tried several methods. The following two methods have the highest success rate. You can try them.
Method 1: Use CMD to run chkdsk repair (suitable for minor damage)
If the SD card is only damaged in the file system, Windows may still be able to repair it.
- Insert the SD card and remember its drive letter (such as E:).
- Open the command prompt (administrator privileges) and enter:
chkdsk E: /f /r /x
Wait for repair. If the SD card is recoverable, it may be accessed normally after execution!
✅ Suitable for SD card with minor damage, such as suddenly unable to read but still with drive letter displayed.
❌ If the SD is converted to RAW format, it may not work.
Method 2: Use Windows File Recovery (suitable for RAW format) that comes with Windows 11
If chkdsk is useless and the SD becomes a RAW file system, you can only scan and try to recover the files directly.
Open the command prompt (administrator privileges) and run:
winfr E: C:\RecoveredFiles /extensive
E: is the SD card drive letter, and C:\RecoveredFiles is the save path for the recovered files.
- The extensive mode is suitable for severely damaged SD cards, and the scanning time will be longer.
- Wait for the recovery to complete, and then go to C:\RecoveredFiles to find the files!
✅ Suitable for severely damaged SD cards, even RAW format, and can also recover accidentally deleted files.
❌ 100% recovery success is not guaranteed, but it is safer than direct formatting.
If your SD card can still be recognized by Windows 11 but cannot be opened, try chkdsk first; if it becomes completely RAW, use Windows File Recovery to recover files from corrupted SD card. Don't rush to format it, there is still a chance to save the files!