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IsoBusterGNU ddrescue
Paid

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

 Free

Free and open source, part of the GNU Project.

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

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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