RepairMyVideo

Overview

RepairMyVideo is a web service that attempts to restore damaged videos by rebuilding their container index. It suits people with supported files that will not play because of container damage, especially when a large file or camera-card workflow makes a browser-based repair useful. Its free beta includes analysis, repair, preview and download, but recovery is not guaranteed.

Key features

RepairMyVideo accepts MP4, MOV, MKV and AVI files, with listed codec support including H.264, HEVC, MPEG-4, Canon Cinema MJPEG and AverMedia c285 captures. Its narrow focus is a practical strength when the index is the problem; it is not a general fix for every video failure. Missing or zero-byte files, DRM or streaming problems, and videos that play but look wrong are outside its scope.

Repair is automatic, and a result must pass an automated playability check before it is offered. That saves users from having to configure a repair, while the check should not be mistaken for a promise that every file can be restored. Preview before download lets users inspect an offered result before saving it. Batch repair is supported.

A healthy clip from the same camera is optional. It can help if the damaged file's structure is completely destroyed, but users do not need one for every repair. Sony XDCAM/XAVC card folders can be uploaded for concatenation into a single MP4; Panasonic AVCHD and Canon Cinema recordings are handled as individual clips. Browser-packaged camera-card folders work up to about 4 GB, so that workflow has a tighter size ceiling than direct uploads.

Direct uploads are supported up to 25 GB. Larger files can be provided through a Google Drive link, allowing the service to pull them from Google's servers. Uploads and downloads use HTTPS/TLS, and processing servers are not directly reachable from the public internet. The service says footage is not shared, sold, published or used to train AI models. Files are automatically deleted seven days after successful repairs and 30 days after failures, subject to stated exceptions. A human reads and answers email, including deletion requests.

Pricing

Free during beta: free. No payment details are collected. Analysis, repair, preview and download are included, with direct uploads up to 25 GB and larger files accepted through Google Drive. There is no paid tier or trial stated for this offer. For a user who needs an occasional supported repair, the included workflow is unusually complete; the trade-off is that the service makes no promise that a file will be recovered, fully or at all.

Platforms

RepairMyVideo runs on the web. That avoids a desktop installation, though camera-card folders packaged in the browser are limited to about 4 GB.

Who it's for

Choose RepairMyVideo when a supported video appears damaged in a way consistent with a broken container index, and you want a free automated attempt with a preview before download. It is also a reasonable option for large direct uploads or compatible camera-card workflows. Look elsewhere if a file is missing, empty, affected by DRM or streaming, or plays with visual defects: those are explicitly outside the service's recovery scope.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Analysis, repair, preview and download are included in the free beta, with no payment details collected.
• Pros: Support for four common containers, batch repair and optional reference clips covers several repair workflows without requiring a reference for every file.
• Pros: Direct uploads reach 25 GB, with Google Drive links offered for larger files.
• Pros: The service describes transport encryption, restricted server reachability, file deletion periods and human email support.
• Cons: Recovery is not guaranteed, and several common problem types—including files that play but look wrong—are excluded.
• Cons: Camera-card folders packaged in the browser are limited to about 4 GB, much lower than the direct-upload limit.
• Cons: The offer is free during beta; users should not treat it as a guaranteed recovery path for important footage.

Alternatives

Video Repair Software is the broader category page for comparing options.

• IntactFile is worth considering when you need repair across web, desktop or API platforms and can work within its free tier of three repairs a day, with videos up to 50 MB.
• VidRepair is the Windows choice when you want a free app offering all features and strategies without tiers or a trial.
• Restore.Media is an alternative when you prefer per-file automatic recovery and want a full-length low-resolution preview before paying for an original-resolution download.
• EaseUS Video Repair may suit users seeking a paid monthly license with unlimited video, photo, file and audio repairs, plus AI credits and one desktop activation.
• Fix.Video is another option for users who prefer a paid, one-time repair package.
• VideoRepair offers a lifetime-access plan for users seeking that licensing model.
• 4DDiG Video Repair is a paid desktop alternative for Mac or Windows users who prefer a license with a free trial.
• Kernel Video Repair is a paid Mac and Windows alternative with a home license for two computers and no file-size limitation.

Verdict

RepairMyVideo is an easy recommendation for someone with a supported, index-damaged video who wants a free web-based repair attempt and a preview before download. Its generous direct-upload route and camera-specific handling are useful, but its narrow scope and explicit no-guarantee terms make it a poor sole option for irreplaceable footage or problems beyond container damage.