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DMDE vs Recuva: catalog facts
DMDE	Recuva
Freemium Free edition recovers up to 4000 files per directory; paid licences unlock the…	Freemium Free version available, with a paid Recuva Pro upgrade.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows
Reads many file systems regardless of host OS Rebuilds directory trees after formatting or partition damage	Recovers from memory cards, USB sticks and external drives Works on damaged or newly formatted drives
Free edition limited to 4000 files per directory Disk editor and advanced options assume some technical knowledge	Windows only Some features reserved for the paid Pro edition
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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