18.7
IntactFile repairs corrupted videos, PDFs, ZIP, RAR, and 7z archives, Office documents, JPG and PNG photos, and SQLite databases in a browser tab.
Free planWebAPILinux
Best File Repair Tools in 2026
File repair tools help recover, rebuild or validate damaged documents, photos, videos, archives and other files. Examples include Remo Repair Word, Untrunc, DiskInternals ZIP Repair and PDF Repair Toolbox. Before choosing, check whether the tool covers your file type and works on your device.
27.5
Remo Repair Word is a Windows utility for repairing damaged or corrupt Microsoft Word documents in .doc and .docx formats.
Free planWindows
37.5
Restore.Media is a browser-based service for repairing damaged or unplayable video and audio files.
AndroidiOSWeb
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Recovery Toolbox File Undelete Free
Recovery Toolbox File Undelete Free attempts to recover files deleted from the Windows Recycle Bin.
Free planWindows7.4Free plan - 5
Stellar Repair for Video
Stellar Repair for Video repairs inaccessible or damaged recordings from cameras, phones, and other video devices.
WebmacOSWindows7.3$49.99 one-time - 6
EaseUS Fixo
EaseUS Fixo repairs damaged videos, photos, audio, and files, including documents such as DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, and PDF.
WebmacOSWindows7.2From $40.95 a year - 7
Untrunc
Untrunc is a free program for repairing corrupted or truncated MPEG-4 video files.
Free planLinuxmacOSSelf-hostedWindows7.1Free plan - 8
Stellar Repair for Photo
Stellar Repair for Photo repairs corrupt or damaged JPEG/JPG and other photo files on Windows and macOS.
macOSWindows7.0From $39.99 a year - 9
Wondershare Repairit
Wondershare Repairit is a paid tool for repairing corrupted videos, photos, documents, audio, archives, Adobe files, and professional project files.
WebmacOSWindows7.0From $39.99 a year - 10
Fix.Video
Fix.Video is an online service for repairing corrupted, truncated, unreadable, or damaged video files.
WebmacOSWindows6.9From $99 a month - 116.8$25 one-time
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3-Heights PDF Analysis & Repair Tool
APILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted6.8 - 13
Kernel Video Repair
Kernel Video Repair is desktop software for repairing corrupt, inaccessible, damaged, or unplayable video files on Windows and macOS.
macOSWindows6.8$29 one-time - 14
DiskInternals ZIP Repair
DiskInternals ZIP Repair is a free Windows program for recovering contents from damaged ZIP archives.
Free planWindows6.7Free plan - 15
Recovery Toolbox for ZIP
Recovery Toolbox for ZIP scans damaged ZIP and WinZip archives and attempts to extract files and folders that remain recoverable.
WebWindows6.7$25 one-time - 16
SysTools SQL Recovery
SysTools SQL Recovery repairs corrupt SQL Server MDF and NDF files and exports recoverable data.
Windows6.6$249 one-time - 17
SysTools PST Repair
SysTools PST Repair is Windows software for repairing corrupted or inaccessible Outlook PST and BAK files.
Windows6.6$49 one-time - 18
DataNumen Office Repair
DataNumen Office Repair is a Windows suite for repairing damaged files from Microsoft Office applications.
Windows6.6$99.95 one-time - 19
Remo Repair PSD
Remo Repair PSD is paid software for recovering damaged, corrupted, or inaccessible Photoshop PSD and PDD files.
macOSWindows6.6From $69.97 a month - 20
Remo Video Repair
Remo Video Repair is desktop software for repairing damaged video files on Windows and macOS.
macOSWindows6.6From $69.97 a month - 21
Video Repair Tool
Video Repair Tool repairs damaged or unplayable video files on Windows and macOS.
macOSWindows6.6€29 one-time - 22
SysTools PDF Recovery
SysTools PDF Recovery repairs corrupted PDF files and saves recovered data as a new PDF, leaving the damaged source unchanged.
macOSWindows6.5$29 one-time - 23
Remo Repair Outlook PST
Windows6.4From $69.97 a month - 24
lzip
lzip is a free lossless data compressor based on a simplified form of the LZMA algorithm.
LinuxmacOSSelf-hostedWindows6.3 - 25
SysTools Zip Repair
SysTools Zip Repair is a Windows application for repairing corrupt, damaged, or inaccessible ZIP files and recovering their contents.
Windows6.3$20 one-time
Choosing well
Check platform support
The category includes tools for Windows, macOS, web, Linux, self-hosted deployments and API use. Match the platform to where the damaged file is stored and where you plan to repair it.
Check the individual product page if you need to work from a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phone or tablet.
Match the repair to the file
Choose a tool by the file problem it names. Remo Repair Word targets Word files, DiskInternals ZIP Repair targets ZIP archives, Stellar Repair for Photo targets photos, and Untrunc targets damaged video files.
PDF Repair Toolbox and 3-Heights PDF Analysis & Repair Tool are options for PDF work. Recovery Toolbox File Undelete Free addresses deleted files, while Restore.Media is another media-repair option.
Compare free access and fees
Free plans are available from tools such as IntactFile, Remo Repair Word, Untrunc, DiskInternals ZIP Repair, Recovery Toolbox File Undelete Free, Restore.Media, lzip and PDF Repair Toolbox.
Paid starting prices vary: IntactFile lists €5.90, PDF Repair Toolbox $25, Wondershare Repairit $29.99 per month, EaseUS Fixo $39.95 per month and Stellar Repair for Photo $49.99 per year. 3-Heights lists pricing on request and a 30-day trial.
Consider how it runs
A web, self-hosted or API option can fit a workflow that does not rely on a desktop app. Linux users can also consider lzip, while desktop users can compare Windows and macOS availability on the product page.
If you need to inspect or change the code, check the tool's licence and whether open-source access matters for your setup.
Questions people ask
Can I try a file repair tool for free?
Free plans are available from several listed tools. 3-Heights PDF Analysis & Repair Tool lists a 30-day trial, while paid tools may have different terms.
Which tool repairs Word files?
Remo Repair Word is the listed tool named for Word repair.
Is there a tool for damaged ZIP archives?
DiskInternals ZIP Repair is the listed tool named for ZIP repair.
Which options handle PDFs?
PDF Repair Toolbox and 3-Heights PDF Analysis & Repair Tool are listed for PDF analysis or repair.
Can I use a web or API-based repair service?
Web and API platforms are represented in the category facts. Check the product details for the deployment format and supported file type.