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DMDE vs Windows File Recovery: catalog facts
DMDE	Windows File Recovery
Freemium Free edition recovers up to 4000 files per directory; paid licences unlock the…	Free Free from the Microsoft Store.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, Command line
Reads many file systems regardless of host OS Rebuilds directory trees after formatting or partition damage	Free first-party tool from Microsoft Covers photos, documents, videos and many other file types
Free edition limited to 4000 files per directory Disk editor and advanced options assume some technical knowledge	Command line only, with no graphical interface Windows 10 2004 or later only
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is 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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