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GNU ddrescueIsoBuster
Free

Free and open source, part of the GNU Project.

 Paid

Can be downloaded and tried first; several paid licence models are offered.

macOS, Linux, Command line Windows
  • Handles read errors so as little data as possible is lost
  • Scrapes good sectors out of partially readable blocks
  • Strong support for CD, DVD and Blu-ray recovery
  • Signature-based scanning finds files without folder records
  • Command-line only, with no graphical interface
  • Copies raw blocks and does not recover individual deleted files
  • Windows only
  • Full recovery features require a paid licence
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
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Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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