{"id":35627,"date":"2021-09-02T19:22:12","date_gmt":"2021-09-02T19:22:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/?p=35627"},"modified":"2025-06-19T11:20:38","modified_gmt":"2025-06-19T11:20:38","slug":"minitool-power-data-recovery-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/minitool-power-data-recovery-review.html","title":{"rendered":"Minitool Power Data Recovery Review: Our Test Results"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In this MiniTool Power Data Recovery review, we take a fresh look at one of the more recognizable names in the file recovery space. MiniTool promises an easy, step-by-step recovery process, even for beginners. But in 2025, with so many tools out there, can it still hold its ground when your data\u2019s really on the line? Let\u2019s find out.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"summary\"><p><\/p>\r\n<p><b>&#x1f4cc; Here\u2019s our brief summary:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for something simple that works for deleted files or formatted drives, this tool gets the job done. But compared to modern competitors, it feels stripped down. Many competitors offer stronger features, broader format support, and a better overall recovery experience. MiniTool Power Data Recovery has a few things going for it: a clean UI and a free version that lets you recover up to 1 GB of data. But it also lacks disk imaging, doesn\u2019t support Mac anymore, and offers limited preview options.<\/p>\r\n<table>\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th>Strengths &#x1f44d;<\/th>\r\n<th>Weaknesses &#x1f44e;<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Beginner-friendly UI<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Free edition includes 1 GB of recovery<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Supports targeted folder\/location scanning<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Can create a bootable USB (paid version only)<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Lightweight download and low system impact<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>No native Mac version (redirects to Stellar)<\/li>\r\n\t<li>No disk imaging or advanced recovery tools<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Limited file preview functionality<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Settings aren\u2019t saved; scans must be repeated<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Doesn\u2019t always retain original filenames\/folders<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p><\/div>\r\n<p>Here\u2019s how we\u2019ll approach this MiniTool Recovery review. We\u2019re breaking it down into key areas: features (what it brings to the table, and what it leaves out), recovery performance, user feedback (real people, not just marketing fluff), and cost-effectiveness. Each section gets a score from 1 to 5. And at the end? We\u2019ll wrap it all up with a final verdict.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"alert alert-secondary\" role=\"alert\">\r\n<p>&#x1f50e; <b>Why You Can Trust Us<\/b>:<\/p>\r\n<p>Every app review is the result of a hands-on, multi-step process run by team experts. Our QA specialists run recovery tests on real drives. Then, lab engineers verify the results to make sure every text is accurate. Experienced technical editors present the results in a clear, reader\u2011friendly format.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"\/howto\/how-we-test.html\">See how we test<\/a> \u2192<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"minitool_power_data_recovery_main_features\"><\/span>MiniTool Power Data Recovery: Main Features<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>First, the basics. MiniTool Power Data Recovery is made by MiniTool Software Ltd., a Canadian company that\u2019s been in the data recovery game since the early 2000s. Over the years, it\u2019s earned a solid reputation among Windows users for being lightweight and easy to use, kind of the no-frills option when you just want your files back without wading through overly technical stuff. It\u2019s not the flashiest tool on the market, but it\u2019s one that pops up a lot in beginner-friendly recommendations.<\/p>\r\n<p>So what does it actually offer? Here\u2019s a quick look:<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"table_wrapper table_heading\"><p><\/p>\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Key Feature<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td><b>What You Get<\/b><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>&#x1f4bb; <b>Platform<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td>Windows only (no native Mac version)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>&#x1f193; <b>Free Version<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td>1 GB recovery<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>&#x1f680; <b>Scan Modes<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td>Quick scan and deep scan<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>&#x1f4c1; <b>File Type Support<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td>Common formats (documents, photos, videos, audio, etc.)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>&#x1f4c2; <b>File System Support<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td>NTFS, FAT32, exFAT, HFS+<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>&#x1f504; <b>Preview Support<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td>Yes, but limited functionality and sometimes buggy<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>&#x1f50d; <b>Search + Filter<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td>Basic filtering and keyword search built-in<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>&#x1f9f9; <b>Extra Tools<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td>Bootable recovery media (paid only)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>&#x1f4bf; <b>Disk Image Scanning<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td>Not supported<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>&#x1f4ca; <b>S.M.A.R.T. Monitoring<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td>Not included<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p><\/div>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"platforms_available\"><\/span>Platforms Available<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>If you&#8217;re on Windows, MiniTool Power Data Recovery was built with you in mind. It works on everything from Windows 7 to Windows 11, and we had no issues running it on both older desktops and newer laptops.<\/p>\r\n<p>But what if you&#8217;re using a Mac, well&#8230; here&#8217;s where things get a little weird. There <i>used<\/i> to be a macOS version, but MiniTool quietly pulled the plug on that. These days, if you try to download the Mac edition, the site redirects you to <a href=\"\/howto\/stellar-data-recovery-review.html\">Stellar Data Recovery<\/a> instead, so if you&#8217;re hoping for a true MiniTool data recovery review from a Mac user\u2019s perspective, you&#8217;re not gonna find one. It just doesn\u2019t exist anymore.<\/p>\r\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55835 size-full border-gray border-radius-10\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/os-versions-of-minitool-software.jpg\" alt=\"minitool OS versions\" width=\"1818\" height=\"1194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/os-versions-of-minitool-software.jpg 1818w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/os-versions-of-minitool-software-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/os-versions-of-minitool-software-500x328.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/os-versions-of-minitool-software-768x504.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/os-versions-of-minitool-software-1536x1009.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1818px) 100vw, 1818px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>There\u2019s a brief mention of MiniTool Android Recovery on their site, but don\u2019t get too excited, it looks more like a leftover than a current product. The tool hasn\u2019t been updated in ages, and even their own support forums are mostly silent about it.<\/p>\r\n<p><b>Bottom line:<\/b> this is a Windows-only tool. And for now, that\u2019s all it\u2019s really trying to be.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"supported_file_types_file_systems\"><\/span>Supported File Types &amp; File Systems<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>MiniTool Power Data Recovery covers a decent range when it comes to file types. If you\u2019re just trying to recover common stuff (think Word docs, Excel sheets, photos, PDFs, videos) it does the job. We\u2019ll get into more detail on file formats when we talk about our hands-on test later.<\/p>\r\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55838 size-full border-gray border-radius-10\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/scan-settings.jpg\" alt=\"minitool scan settings\" width=\"1408\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/scan-settings.jpg 1408w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/scan-settings-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/scan-settings-500x341.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/scan-settings-768x524.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>Now let\u2019s talk file systems. The software officially supports <b>NTFS<\/b>, <b>FAT32<\/b>, and <b>exFAT<\/b> &#8211; all common choices for Windows drives and removable storage. It also claims to support <b>HFS+<\/b>, which is used by older Mac systems. That said, recovery from Mac-formatted drives is still limited, and there\u2019s no native Mac version of the app anymore. So while you <i>might<\/i> get some results with HFS+ volumes on a Windows machine, don\u2019t expect full compatibility, especially not with newer Apple file systems like <b>APFS<\/b>, which aren\u2019t supported at all.<\/p>\r\n<p>In short, for everyday use &#8211; Windows drives, USB sticks, SD cards &#8211; MiniTool Power Data Recovery software should work just fine.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"interface_and_user_experience\"><\/span>Interface and User Experience<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>MiniTool Power Data Recovery keeps things simple, which is great if you don\u2019t want a cluttered or confusing UI. You launch it, see your drives, hit \u201cScan,\u201d and you\u2019re off. No technical hurdles. Scan results show up in two tabs: <b>Path<\/b> (folder view) and <b>Type<\/b> (file format view). Both are easy to navigate.<\/p>\r\n<p>The interface feels a bit dated, though. And while the preview feature is there, it\u2019s not always reliable &#8211; some files just won\u2019t load. Filters and search work, but don\u2019t expect anything advanced.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"alert alert-success\" role=\"alert\">All in all, it\u2019s beginner-friendly and functional. Just don\u2019t expect anything slick or modern-looking.<\/div>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"extra_features\"><\/span>Extra Features<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>Not much to brag about here. MiniTool Power Data Recovery software plays it pretty safe in the extras department.<\/p>\r\n<p>There <i>is<\/i> a bootable media option, which lets you create a USB stick to recover files from a non-booting system, but it\u2019s locked behind the paid version. If you\u2019re on the free plan, don\u2019t expect to use it.<\/p>\r\n<p>They also highlight something called <i>Quick Specific Location Recovery<\/i>. Sounds impressive, but it\u2019s really just a dressed-up quick scan. It lets you target spots like the Desktop or Recycle Bin, which can save time, but at the end of the day, it\u2019s the same old scan with a new label slapped on for marketing.<\/p>\r\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55837 size-full border-gray border-radius-10\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/quick-scan-minitool.jpg\" alt=\"quick scan marketing label\" width=\"1818\" height=\"824\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/quick-scan-minitool.jpg 1818w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/quick-scan-minitool-300x136.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/quick-scan-minitool-500x227.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/quick-scan-minitool-768x348.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/quick-scan-minitool-1536x696.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1818px) 100vw, 1818px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>If you&#8217;re expecting advanced tools or standout utilities, you won\u2019t find them here.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"alert alert-success\" role=\"alert\">&#x1f31f; <b>MiniTool Features Score:<\/b> &#x2b50;&#x2b50;&#x2b50;&#x2b50; | 4.0<\/div>\r\n<p>We think it\u2019s time for its first score &#8211; and for features, we\u2019ll be generous and give it a <b>4 out of 5<\/b>. It handles the basics well and keeps the recovery process straightforward, which is great if you just need to get your files back without a learning curve.<\/p>\r\n<p>That said, don\u2019t expect this tool to be packed with extras like some of its competitors. MiniTool, as a company, offers a whole lineup of utilities &#8211; backup software, partition managers, data repair tools &#8211; but each one is its own thing. Separate downloads. Separate price tags. So while the broader ecosystem exists, don\u2019t expect an all-in-one recovery suite bundled neatly into this app.<\/p>\r\n<p>Still, we\u2019re not docking it too hard for that. MiniTool Power Data Recovery clearly isn\u2019t trying to be a pro-grade suite, it\u2019s more of a plug-and-play option for everyday file loss. And for that role, it holds up just fine.<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_recover_data_using_minitool_power_data_recovery\"><\/span>How to Recover Data Using MiniTool Power Data Recovery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>So far, we\u2019ve talked about what MiniTool Power Data Recovery says it can do. Now it\u2019s time to see how those claims stack up in practice.<\/p>\r\n<p>To find out, we put the software through a series of hands-on recovery tests that reflect the kinds of data loss situations most people actually deal with. We weren\u2019t trying to torture the software, just replicate real-world headaches.<\/p>\r\n<p>Before we dig into the full results, here\u2019s a quick snapshot of how it performed.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"table_wrapper table_heading\"><p><\/p>\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Test Case<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td><b>Deleted Files \/ Formatted Drive<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td><b>Corrupted Drive<\/b><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Scanning Speed<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td>15.5 min<\/td>\r\n<td>18.8 min<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Total Data Recovered<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td>~1.5 GB<\/td>\r\n<td>~1.2 GB<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Documents Recovered<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td>700+<\/td>\r\n<td>650+<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Photos Recovered<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td>350+<\/td>\r\n<td>300+ (some corrupted)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Videos Recovered<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td>160+<\/td>\r\n<td>100+<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p><\/div>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"our_testing_process\"><\/span>Our Testing Process<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>For this MiniTool Power Data Recovery test, we focused entirely on the Windows version, because, well, that\u2019s the only version still standing. Here\u2019s the full setup we used:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><b>OS:<\/b> Windows 11 Pro (64-bit)<\/li>\r\n\t<li><b>CPU:<\/b> Intel Core i7-12700K<\/li>\r\n\t<li><b>RAM:<\/b> 32 GB DDR4<\/li>\r\n\t<li><b>System Drive:<\/b> 1 TB WD Black NVMe SSD<\/li>\r\n\t<li><b>Test Drive:<\/b> 16 GB USB 3.2 flash drive<br \/>\r\n<b>Data Set:<\/b> Roughly 1.5 GB of mixed files; photos (JPG, PNG, RAW), videos (MP4, AVI, MOV), Office docs, PDFs, and a few ZIPs<\/li>\r\n\t<li><b>Scenarios:<\/b> Deleted files, quick format, and simulated corruption<\/li>\r\n\t<li><b>MiniTool Version:<\/b> 12.5 (latest at time of testing)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>We kept things clean &#8211; no other apps running in the background, and the test data was stuff you\u2019d actually find on a real-world device. Around 1500 files in total, covering the usual mix you\u2019d want to recover.<\/p>\r\n<p>As for the test cases? Nothing exotic or extreme. We went with situations actual users deal with every day:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>&#x1f5d1;&#xfe0f; <b>Deleted files<\/b> &#8211; good old Shift + Delete, no safety net.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>&#x1f4bd; <b>Formatted drive<\/b> &#8211; a classic scenario, where the file system is wiped but the data is still floating around underneath.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>&#x1f4db; <b>Corrupted volume<\/b> &#8211; we manually nuked the partition headers using a hex editor (don\u2019t try this at home) to simulate a drive that mounts but won\u2019t open. It shows up in Windows, but Explorer just throws an error and tells you to format it.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>These are the kinds of situations MiniTool claims to handle. So let\u2019s see how it actually performed.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"installation_and_data_recovery\"><\/span>Installation and Data Recovery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>Let\u2019s get into what using MiniTool Power Data Recovery actually looks like in practice.<\/p>\r\n<p>The installation is as painless as it gets. Head to the official site, download the installer (it\u2019s tiny), run it, and you\u2019re up and running in under two minutes, even if your Wi-Fi\u2019s feeling lazy.<\/p>\r\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-55831 border-gray border-radius-10\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/minitool-installation.jpg\" alt=\"minitool installation\" width=\"1092\" height=\"692\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/minitool-installation.jpg 1092w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/minitool-installation-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/minitool-installation-500x317.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/minitool-installation-768x487.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1092px) 100vw, 1092px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>Once it\u2019s installed, you\u2019ll be dropped right into the main window, where MiniTool lists out all detected drives and partitions.<\/p>\r\n<p>You can scan either by <b>Logical Drives<\/b> (partitions) or <b>Devices<\/b> (entire physical drives), and there\u2019s a settings panel if you want to narrow things down by file type or system.<\/p>\r\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-55830 border-gray border-radius-10\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/minitool-disk-list.jpg\" alt=\"device list in minitool\" width=\"1430\" height=\"974\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/minitool-disk-list.jpg 1430w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/minitool-disk-list-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/minitool-disk-list-500x341.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/minitool-disk-list-768x523.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1430px) 100vw, 1430px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>We kicked off a full scan on our 16 GB USB flash drive. Starting it was easy &#8211; just select the drive and hit scan. But fair warning: the scan speed is on the slower side. It took its time, even on a fairly small and healthy drive.<\/p>\r\n<p>When the scan wrapped up, results were organized into two tabs: <b>Path<\/b> (which mimics the folder structure) and <b>Type<\/b> (grouped by file format). Navigation was straightforward, but things started to fall apart with the preview feature.<\/p>\r\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-55829 border-gray border-radius-10\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/found-files.jpg\" alt=\"scan results after scan in minitool\" width=\"1408\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/found-files.jpg 1408w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/found-files-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/found-files-500x341.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/found-files-768x524.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>Some previews wouldn\u2019t load at all &#8211; even for files that were clearly recoverable. When we tried previewing a PDF, the app prompted us to download an additional viewer component.<\/p>\r\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-55836 border-gray border-radius-10\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/preview-module-installation-request.jpg\" alt=\"preview module installation request\" width=\"1408\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/preview-module-installation-request.jpg 1408w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/preview-module-installation-request-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/preview-module-installation-request-500x341.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/preview-module-installation-request-768x524.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>A bit unusual, but we gave it a shot. It worked&#8230; eventually. But the delay was something. If you have a lot of files to comb through, prepare to see \u201cLoading file, please wait\u201d again and again, and wait you will.<\/p>\r\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-55832 border-gray border-radius-10\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/minitool-loading-preview.jpg\" alt=\"minitool preview loading\" width=\"1408\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/minitool-loading-preview.jpg 1408w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/minitool-loading-preview-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/minitool-loading-preview-500x341.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/minitool-loading-preview-768x524.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>For comparison, we ran the same scan in another tool, and previewing was near-instant. So if you&#8217;re relying heavily on previewing files before recovery, MiniTool makes that a clunky experience.<\/p>\r\n<p>One last note: MiniTool automatically saves your scan session, but if you\u2019re using the free version, you can\u2019t reopen it. Every time you launch the app, you\u2019ll have to start the scan from scratch. Not the end of the world, but definitely a quality-of-life issue.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"alert alert-info\" role=\"alert\"><b>Bottom line:<\/b> The overall recovery experience is pretty straightforward. It\u2019s simple to use, but the preview system needs serious improvement. Right now, it feels like more of a hurdle than a helpful feature.<\/div>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"recovery_results\"><\/span>Recovery Results<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>Alright, let\u2019s get to the exciting part: recovery results. And the first thing we\u2019ve gotta say, it\u2019s not the fastest tool out there.<\/p>\r\n<p>Scanning our 16 GB USB 3.2 test drive took a little over <b>15 minutes<\/b>. That\u2019s not <i>terrible<\/i>, but it\u2019s definitely on the slower side. Under the same conditions, several other tools we\u2019ve tested managed to finish in under 10. So if you\u2019re in a hurry, keep that lag in mind.<\/p>\r\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-55834 border-gray border-radius-10\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/minitool-scanning-speed.jpg\" alt=\"scan time in minitool\" width=\"1408\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/minitool-scanning-speed.jpg 1408w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/minitool-scanning-speed-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/minitool-scanning-speed-500x341.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/minitool-scanning-speed-768x524.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>Now, once the scan wrapped up, the results were\u2026 decent. In the simpler tests &#8211; deleted files and quick formats &#8211; MiniTool delivered what looked like solid recovery. It pulled up <b>1,484 files<\/b>, many with their original names and folder structure intact. So yeah, it handled basic scenarios pretty well (just very slowly).<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"alert alert-secondary\" role=\"alert\">&#x1f4ac; <i>\u201cMiniTool handles the basics well, but speed is where it lags. Recovery performance depends on the drive and data loss type, of course, but when the app itself starts slowing down on small drives, that\u2019s a clear signal the engine isn\u2019t optimized for more demanding cases.\u201d<\/i> <a href=\"http:\/\/linkedin.com\/in\/alexei-vaschenko-592a33185\/\">Alex Vaschenko<\/a>, QA Specialist at CleverFiles<\/div>\r\n<p>But things started to slip when we moved into <b>corrupted drive territory<\/b>. The scan took even longer (close to <b>18 minutes<\/b>) and the results weren\u2019t as reassuring. We recovered around <b>1,200 out of 1,500 files<\/b>, and not all of them were usable.<\/p>\r\n<p>MiniTool showed some strength with image files, it handled <b>ARW, BMP, JPG<\/b>, and <b>NEF<\/b> formats with decent accuracy. But plenty of others just didn\u2019t make it, or came back in pieces. Video recovery wasn\u2019t much better. It managed to bring back standard formats like <b>AVI, MP4<\/b>, and <b>WMV<\/b>, but struggled with anything outside that short list.<\/p>\r\n<p>Where MiniTool really held up was with documents. Files like <b>DOCX, PDF, PPTX<\/b>, and <b>XLSX<\/b> came back clean, even under tougher test conditions. So if your main goal is to recover office files or schoolwork, it\u2019s likely to get the job done.<\/p>\r\n<p>For media-heavy or high-stakes recoveries, though? You may want to look elsewhere.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"alert alert-success\" role=\"alert\">&#x1f31f;<b> Recovery Results Score:<\/b> &#x2b50;&#x2b50;&#x2b50;&#x2b50; | 4.0<\/div>\r\n<p>We\u2019re giving MiniTool Power Data Recovery a <b>4 out of 5<\/b> for recovery performance. It handled basic scenarios well and that alone puts it ahead of a lot of lightweight tools.<\/p>\r\n<p>But we had to take a point off for its slower scan speeds and inconsistent results with more complex cases, while it\u2019s not the most advanced recovery engine out there, it\u2019s a dependable option for basic recovery needs.<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"minitool_power_data_recovery_pricing_and_plans\"><\/span>MiniTool Power Data Recovery: Pricing and Plans<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>Now let\u2019s talk price.<\/p>\r\n<p>MiniTool Power Data Recovery price tiers are based on how long you plan to use it and how many PCs you want it on. Here\u2019s how it breaks down:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><b>$69<\/b> gets you a <b>monthly license<\/b> for one PC. Yep, just one month.<\/li>\r\n\t<li><b>$89<\/b> upgrades that to a <b>full year<\/b>, still for one PC.<\/li>\r\n\t<li><b>$99<\/b> (on sale from $129) gets you the <b>Personal Ultimate<\/b> plan: a lifetime license for up to <b>three PCs<\/b>. That\u2019s the best bang for your buck if you think you\u2019ll need recovery more than once.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>All plans include the WinPE bootable builder tool (so you can make a recovery USB), and all of them are Windows-only.<\/p>\r\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-55833 border-gray border-radius-10\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/minitool-pricing-plans.jpg\" alt=\"minitool pricing plan\" width=\"1776\" height=\"1026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/minitool-pricing-plans.jpg 1776w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/minitool-pricing-plans-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/minitool-pricing-plans-500x289.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/minitool-pricing-plans-768x444.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/minitool-pricing-plans-1536x887.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1776px) 100vw, 1776px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>No Mac support here, no mobile app, no shared licenses across platforms. It\u2019s a one-platform, one-tool deal, and if that fits your needs, the pricing isn\u2019t that bad. But, it only tells half the story. To get a better sense of value, we lined up <b>MiniTool Power Data Recovery<\/b> next to two of its competitors: <a href=\"\/data-recovery-software.html\"><b>Disk Drill<\/b><\/a> and <a href=\"\/howto\/wondershare-recoverit-review.html\"><b>Wondershare Recoverit<\/b><\/a>. Here\u2019s how they compare in features, flexibility, and how much they actually give you for free.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"table_wrapper table_heading\"><p><\/p>\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Feature<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td><b>MiniTool Power Data Recovery<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td><b>Disk Drill<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td><b>Wondershare Recoverit<\/b><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Pricing (Lifetime License)<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td>$99 (on sale from $129) (3 PCs)<\/td>\r\n<td>$89 (1 user, 3 devices, lifetime)<\/td>\r\n<td>$129.99 (2 PCs or 2 Macs)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Subscription Pricing<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td>$69\/month or $89\/year<\/td>\r\n<td>None (lifetime only)<\/td>\r\n<td>$59.99\/month or $69.99\/year<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>OS Support<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td>Windows only<\/td>\r\n<td>Windows &amp; macOS<\/td>\r\n<td>Windows &amp; macOS<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>License Type<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td>Per PC (or 3 PCs Ultimate)<\/td>\r\n<td>Single cross-platform license<\/td>\r\n<td>Per PC<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>File System Support<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td>NTFS, FAT32, exFAT, HFS+<\/td>\r\n<td>NTFS, FAT, exFAT, APFS, HFS+, ext2\/3\/4<\/td>\r\n<td>NTFS, FAT, exFAT, APFS, HFS+, ext2\/3\/4, ReFS (Win only)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>NAS Support<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td>No<\/td>\r\n<td>Yes<\/td>\r\n<td>Yes (mounted volumes)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>RAID Support<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td>No<\/td>\r\n<td>Yes<\/td>\r\n<td>No<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Disk Imaging<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td>No<\/td>\r\n<td>Yes<\/td>\r\n<td>Yes<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Free Version Data Limit<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td>1 GB<\/td>\r\n<td>500 MB (Windows)<\/td>\r\n<td>100 MB<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p><\/div>\r\n<p>As you can see, MiniTool Power Data Recovery software starts to look a bit less attractive when you put it side by side with the competition. Both <b>Disk Drill<\/b> and <b>Wondershare Recoverit<\/b> offer better overall value for your money.<\/p>\r\n<p>Take <b>Wondershare<\/b>, for example &#8211; the prices are almost identical, both for subscriptions and lifetime licenses, but it supports both Windows and Mac (with separate licenses), has broader file system support, and throws in extras like video\/photo repair. That\u2019s a lot more flexibility for about the same cash.<\/p>\r\n<p>Next to <b>Disk Drill<\/b>, MiniTool falls even further behind. Disk Drill\u2019s lifetime license is cheaper &#8211; $89 versus MiniTool\u2019s $99 (and that\u2019s MiniTool\u2019s <i>sale<\/i> price). And for that, Disk Drill gives you a cross-platform license, support for advanced file systems, disk imaging, S.M.A.R.T. monitoring, and a more powerful recovery engine.<\/p>\r\n<p>Honestly, the only real edge it has is the slightly higher data cap in the MiniTool Power Data Recovery free edition. Beyond that, it\u2019s clearly the more limited tool in this lineup.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"alert alert-success\" role=\"alert\">&#x1f31f; <b>Pricing Score:<\/b> &#x2b50;&#x2b50;&#x2b50; | 3.0<\/div>\r\n<p>As for scoring, here\u2019s how we see it: it\u2019s a <b>3 out of 5<\/b>. On its own, MiniTool Power Data Recovery isn\u2019t bad. If all you need is basic recovery on Windows, it gets the job done.<\/p>\r\n<p>But once you start comparing it to alternatives? It\u2019s clear you\u2019re not getting the best bang for your buck. For just a little more (or in some cases, even less), you can get tools that work across both Windows and Mac, support more file systems, offer disk imaging, smarter scans, and advanced recovery tools that MiniTool simply doesn\u2019t include.<\/p>\r\n<p>In terms of value, it\u2019s falling behind.<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_users_say_about_minitool_power_data_recovery\"><\/span>What Users Say About MiniTool Power Data Recovery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>And the final category of our MiniTool Power Data Recovery review is user feedback.<\/p>\r\n<p>We scanned the web to get a broader sense of how MiniTool holds up in real-world use, through forums, Reddit threads, Trustpilot, and community review sites. While we\u2019ve already put the software through its paces ourselves, it\u2019s always worth checking what actual users are saying: where it delivers, where it falls short, and where expectations don\u2019t quite line up with reality.<\/p>\r\n<p>&#x1f4ac; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/minitool-power-data-recovery\/reviews\/minitool-power-data-recovery-review-722038\">Noel on G2<\/a> says:<\/p>\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<p><i>\u201cThe system slows down a lot while performing recovery actions. The speed of recovery is not really great when compared to other software in the market.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<p>&#x1f4ac; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/minitool-power-data-recovery\/reviews\/minitool-power-data-recovery-review-4394670\">Matt on G2<\/a> adds a more positive note:<\/p>\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<p><i>\u201cThis product is simple to use and very powerful. It allows us to recover data very easily.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<p>&#x1f4ac; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustpilot.com\/users\/58e4f0f10000ff000a89e065\">A customer on Trustpilot<\/a> shares:<\/p>\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<p><i>\u201cThe software was very slow in reading the hard drive and when compared to an alternative showed it was expensive for its performance.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<p>&#x1f4ac; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustpilot.com\/users\/5ba11df14de5666d34cc3e33\">Kraft on Trustpilot<\/a> raises a licensing concern:<\/p>\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<p><i>\u201cIf you have installed the software on a PC this is stored and saved and should you change the hardware you can not change the license.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<div class=\"alert alert-success\" role=\"alert\">&#x1f31f; <b>User Feedback Score:<\/b> &#x2b50;&#x2b50;&#x2b50;&#x2b50; | 4.0<\/div>\r\n<p>Overall, user sentiment leans positive. MiniTool Power Data Recovery currently holds a 4.6 rating on Trustpilot, which speaks volumes. Most users appreciate its simplicity and reliability for everyday recovery tasks.<\/p>\r\n<p>Of course, it\u2019s not without criticism. Some folks mention slow scan speeds, especially on larger drives, and others have run into licensing issues, mainly around hardware upgrades and reactivations.<\/p>\r\n<p>We also saw questions floating around like <i>\u201cis MiniTool Power Data Recovery safe?\u201d<\/i> or <i>\u201cis MiniTool Power Data Recovery legit?\u201d<\/i>, totally fair asks in a market full of sketchy freeware. But yes, it\u2019s a legit recovery tool from a company that\u2019s been in the game for years. No malware, just a product that\u2019s earned a solid reputation through longevity and user trust.<\/p>\r\n<p>It may not be flawless, but the overall positivity from real users shouldn\u2019t be overlooked.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"related_posts\"><div class=\"related_posts__inner\"><div class=\"h4\">Read also<\/div><div class=\"related_post\"><div class=\"related_post_item\"><div class=\"related_post_img\"><img src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/i-mac.png\" alt=\"mac\" width=\"144\" height=\"144\" \/><\/div><div class=\"related_post_content\"><a target=\"_self\" href=\"\/howto\/minitool-power-alternative.html\" class=\"related_post_link\">Best Free Alternative to Minitool Power Data Recovery<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"related_post\"><div class=\"related_post_item\"><div class=\"related_post_img\"><img src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/windows.png\" alt=\"windows\" width=\"144\" height=\"144\" \/><\/div><div class=\"related_post_content\"><a target=\"_self\" href=\"\/howto\/recuva-review.html\" class=\"related_post_link\">Recuva Data Recovery Review<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"related_post\"><div class=\"related_post_item\"><div class=\"related_post_img\"><img src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/apple.png\" alt=\"apple mac\" width=\"144\" height=\"144\" \/><\/div><div class=\"related_post_content\"><a target=\"_self\" href=\"\/howto\/r-studio-review.html\" class=\"related_post_link\">R-Studio Data Recovery Review<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"final_verdict\"><\/span>Final Verdict<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>After putting MiniTool Power Data Recovery through real-world tests, comparing it side-by-side with other tools, and digging into what actual users are saying online, here\u2019s where we landed:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>&#x2b50; <b>Features:<\/b> 4\/5. It covers the basics well. Easy to use, but light on extras.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>&#x2b50; <b>Recovery Performance:<\/b> 4\/5. Reliable with deleted files and standard formats, but struggles with corrupted drives and previewing.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>&#x2b50; <b>Value for Money:<\/b> 3\/5. The paid plans are Windows-only and not exactly competitive for what you get.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>&#x2b50; <b>User Feedback:<\/b> 4\/5. Most reviews are positive, with a few licensing and performance complaints.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<div class=\"alert alert-success\" role=\"alert\">&#x1f31f; <b>Final Score:<\/b> 3.8 out of 5<\/div>\r\n<p>MiniTool Power Data Recovery is a safe and capable tool for casual users who need to recover everyday files (like docs, photos, and videos) from accidentally deleted or formatted drives. 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