IntactFile

Overview

IntactFile is a browser-based repair tool for people dealing with damaged media, documents, archives or SQLite databases. It is most useful when a file’s structure is damaged but some of its data remains. Free diagnosis and payment only for successful repairs make it a sensible first step; it is not a way to recover data that was never saved or has been overwritten.

Key features

Broad file coverage, with a firm recovery boundary

IntactFile handles video, PDF, ZIP/RAR/7z archives, DOCX/XLSX/PPTX files, JPG/PNG photos and SQLite databases. Its repair method reconstructs file structure around surviving data, including damaged headers or missing indexes. That breadth suits users with different kinds of corrupted files, but the method cannot recreate overwritten data, footage that never reached disk or a file made entirely of zero bytes.

Diagnosis, preview and repair checks

Diagnosis is free for every file, letting you assess the damage before committing a repair credit. You can preview before saving, and repaired files are checked against structural rules for their format. A failed repair is not charged, which reduces the risk of paying for an unusable result without guaranteeing that every damaged file can be fixed.

Local processing and privacy

The repair engines run on your device in the browser, and IntactFile says files are not uploaded. Its privacy policy allows anonymous analytics about format, outcome, damage class, duration and a coarse size bucket, but not file names or contents. Payments are processed by Stripe, which receives card details rather than the maker. Support goes through one monitored email inbox, with no ticket system or chatbot; that is a lean support route, not a structured help desk.

Batch and developer workflows

Batch repair can save time when several files need attention: Pro supports batches of up to 20, while Business raises that limit to 100. Business subscribers can also repair locally through the CLI, MCP server or Node SDK. Those developer tools require an active Business subscription and Node 22 or later, so they are not included with a one-off credit or Pro.

Pricing

The free plan costs nothing and allows three repairs a day without an account. Its caps—video up to 50 MB and documents, archives and photos up to 10 MB—make it useful for diagnosis and modest files, but a larger file needs a paid option. The pricing page states that refunds are available within 14 days, no questions asked.

• Custom pack (11–100): €3.65, paid once, billed €3.65 × N for 11–100 repair credits. Credits never expire, making this the flexible bulk option when monthly access is unnecessary.
• Single repair: €5.90, paid once for one repair of any file size. It suits an isolated large file; the free plan is cheaper for files within its size caps.
• Pack of 3: €13.90, paid once for three credits in any supported format; credits never expire. It costs less per repair than a single credit if you expect a few repairs, but does not state the any-file-size allowance given for the single and five-credit packs.
• Pack of 5: €20.90, paid once for five credits in any supported format and any file size; credits never expire.
• Pack of 10: €37.90, paid once for ten credits, which never expire. No any-file-size allowance is stated for this pack.
• Pro: €4.92 a year, billed annually at €59/year. It includes 30 repairs a month, rollover up to 3×, batches up to 20 files and repair history. This fits recurring personal use better than repeatedly buying credits, but its monthly quota is a constraint.
• Business: €16.58 a year, billed annually at €199/year. It includes 100 repairs a month, batches up to 100 and CLI, SDK and MCP server access. It is the plan for higher-volume or developer workflows; its tools require Node 22 or later.

The one-off packs suit occasional needs because credits do not expire, while annual plans trade that flexibility for monthly quotas and workflow features. Failed repairs are not charged.

Platforms

IntactFile runs in a browser and supports web, Linux, macOS and Windows. API, CLI and SDK access is also supported, with repair through the CLI, MCP server or Node SDK reserved for Business subscribers.

Who it's for

Choose IntactFile if you need to diagnose or repair several supported file types, want processing on your own device, or have a repair volume that fits its free caps, credit packs or annual quotas. It is a poor fit when the missing content has been overwritten or was never recorded, or when you need a recovery promise beyond structural repair.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Free diagnosis for every file helps you judge the damage before spending a credit.
• Pro: Local browser processing and the stated no-upload approach keep file contents on the device during repair.
• Pro: Credits that never expire suit intermittent repair needs better than a subscription.
• Con: Free repairs have strict size caps, especially the 10 MB limit for documents, archives and photos.
• Con: Structural repair cannot restore overwritten data, unwritten footage or zero-byte files.
• Con: The developer workflows require Business, and support is limited to a single email inbox.

Alternatives

For a broader directory, browse File Repair Software; for video-focused choices, see Video Repair Software.

Choose Restore.Media if you want a video-recovery option with a free full-length low-resolution preview and a per-file price that varies with repaired file size; its automatic recovery is $4.99, paid once.

Fix.Video is another video-repair alternative.

EaseUS Fixo suits readers who prefer a monthly license with unlimited video, photo, file and audio repairs, rather than IntactFile’s repair credits or monthly quotas.

PDF Repair Toolbox is a PDF-focused alternative.

Remo Repair Word is a free Windows alternative for Word repair.

Stellar Repair for Video is a paid video-focused alternative with a free trial.

Untrunc is a free option for Windows, macOS and Linux.

Wondershare Repairit is a paid alternative with monthly and annual licenses, batch repair and full preview.

Verdict

IntactFile is a strong fit for people who want to inspect corruption for free and repair surviving data across several file categories without uploading files. Its clearest advantage is the combination of local processing, free diagnosis and non-expiring one-off credits. Look elsewhere if the lost data itself must be recovered, your files exceed the free caps and you need a more structured support channel, or your workload does not fit its paid quotas.