{"id":36023,"date":"2021-10-12T18:09:02","date_gmt":"2021-10-12T18:09:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/?p=36023"},"modified":"2026-05-12T12:42:42","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T12:42:42","slug":"easeus-data-recovery-wizard-pro-review-pros-cons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/easeus-data-recovery-review.html","title":{"rendered":"EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard Review: Features, Scan Results, Pricing, and Verdict"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>EaseUS consistently shows up in recommendations all over the web and has built a huge user base along the way. But that kind of popularity cuts both ways. There\u2019s no shortage of positive feedback online, yet there are also plenty of users who feel the software let them down.<\/p>\r\n<p>And that\u2019s exactly why we decided to take a fresh look at it in our EaseUS Data Recovery review. Software does not exist in a vacuum. Storage tech changes, recovery methods evolve, and tools that once felt competitive can fall behind. As part of our regular retesting process, we gave EaseUS a full hands-on review to see whether it still deserves to be considered a top contender today.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"summary\"><p><\/p>\r\n<p>&#x1f4cc; <b>Here&#8217;s our brief summary:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p>Our tests showed that EaseUS is capable software for basic data recovery work. It handled common scenarios (deleted files and a formatted USB drive) fairly well, which is exactly what many home users need. But once we moved into more demanding situations (started testing less common file formats), the cracks became easier to spot. That\u2019s where you\u2019ll want to pay attention to before choosing it.<\/p>\r\n<table>\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th>&#x2705; What we liked<\/th>\r\n<th>&#x1f4db; What we didn\u2019t like<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>The interface is clean and easy to follow. Even if it\u2019s your first time recovering files, the software walks you through it step by step.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Scan results are neatly organized. Files are grouped by type and location, which makes it much easier to dig through large recoveries.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Recovery results vary depending on the file type.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Responsive and helpful customer support.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Pop-up ads for other EaseUS products show up often &#8211; and there\u2019s no way to turn them off.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Estimations of files\/data found during scans can be inaccurate.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>File previews are hit or miss.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Some file types (especially RAW or proprietary formats) aren\u2019t always recoverable.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>No monitoring tools.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p><\/div>\r\n<p>To keep things clear, we\u2019ve broken this review into a few key areas: the features EaseUS offers, how it actually performs during recovery, what you get for the price, what real users are saying, and so on. For each section, we\u2019ll give our honest impressions &#8211; and a preliminary rating on a 1 to 5 scale to help you quickly size things up. Then, at the end, we\u2019ll bring it all together with a final verdict.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"alert alert-secondary\" role=\"alert\"><b>&#x1f50e; Why You Can Trust Us:<\/b>\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<b><a href=\"\/howto\/how-we-test.html\">See how we test<\/a> \u2192<\/b><\/div>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"review_of_easeus_data_recovery_wizard_features\"><\/span>Review of EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard Features<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>Before we get into our hands-on results, it makes sense to look at the software from a broader angle &#8211; what the product offers in practice based on its UI, toolset, platform coverage, and the way the company positions it.<\/p>\r\n<p>One thing worth mentioning right away is that the developer offers separate versions for Windows and Mac rather than one shared app. That split matters because the two versions do not always offer the exact same capabilities (and may be priced differently). Where those differences are relevant, we\u2019ll point them out as we go.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"table_wrapper table_heading\"><p><\/p>\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Key Feature<\/td>\r\n<td>Details<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>&#x1f4bb; Available Platforms<\/td>\r\n<td>Windows 11\/10\/8\/7, Windows Server (2003\u20132022), macOS (latest version supported separately)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>&#x1f4b8; Trial Available<\/td>\r\n<td>Yes\u00a0 &#8211;\u00a0 the free version allows up to 2 GB of data recovery<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>&#x1f4da; Supported File Types (Claimed)<\/td>\r\n<td>1,000+ formats including DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, PDF, JPG, PNG, MOV, MP4, ZIP, and many more<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>&#x1f5c3;&#xfe0f; Supported File Systems<\/td>\r\n<td>NTFS, FAT12\/16\/32, exFAT, ext2\/ext3\/ext4, HFS+, ReFS<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>&#x1f4be; Supported Devices<\/td>\r\n<td>Internal\/external HDDs and SSDs, USB flash drives, SD cards, memory cards, cameras, NAS devices (basic), RAID arrays (basic), crashed systems, unbootable drives<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>&#x1f5c4;&#xfe0f; NAS\/RAID Support<\/td>\r\n<td>Works with some NAS systems and simple RAID setups (RAID 0, 1). Limited support for complex RAID (no native RAID 5 or 6 handling)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>&#x1f4bf; Disk Image Creation\/Scanning<\/td>\r\n<td>Can create disk images \/ scan image files<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>&#x1f9e0; Scan Modes<\/td>\r\n<td>Quick Scan + Deep Scan<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>&#x1f50d; Filtering &amp; Sorting<\/td>\r\n<td>Sort by file type, name, date; includes a real-time search bar and filters<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>&#x1f4e6; Hardware Requirements<\/td>\r\n<td>CPU: 32bit or 64bit<br \/>\r\nRAM: at least 1GB<br \/>\r\nDisk space: Minimum 200MB disk space<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>&#x1f9d1;&#x200d;&#x1f4bb; Customer Support<\/td>\r\n<td>24\/7 support via live chat for paid users, extensive self-service resources (FAQ, guides, videos)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p><\/div>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"file_format_file_system_support\"><\/span>File Format &amp; File System Support<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>Let\u2019s start with the basics: what kinds of files EaseUS can recover &#8211; and which file systems it works best with. This is the foundation of any recovery tool. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.easeus.com\/datarecoverywizardpro\">According to the official site<\/a>, it can recover over 1000 different file formats. That includes documents (DOCX, XLSX, PDF), images (JPG, PNG, RAW camera formats), videos (MP4, MOV, AVI), audio files, emails, archives, and more. Basically, if it\u2019s a file you\u2019d expect to lose, EaseUS says it can recover it.<\/p>\r\n<p><img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-54564 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/file-types-easeus-website.jpg\" alt=\"easeus file types support\" width=\"1803\" height=\"524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/file-types-easeus-website.jpg 1803w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/file-types-easeus-website-300x87.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/file-types-easeus-website-500x145.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/file-types-easeus-website-768x223.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/file-types-easeus-website-1536x446.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1803px) 100vw, 1803px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>The supported file systems are fairly broad too. On Windows, it works with NTFS, FAT12\/16\/32, exFAT, and ReFS. For Linux and macOS volumes, it lists support for ext2\/ext3\/ext4 and HFS+. So on paper, it covers most mainstream use cases &#8211; from internal drives to removable media.<\/p>\r\n<p>In other words, support depends on which version of the software you\u2019re using, so Windows and Mac users should not assume both editions offer the exact same coverage.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"alert alert-secondary\" role=\"alert\">&#x1f4ac; We\u2019ll talk more about how well these claims hold up in real-world testing later on, especially when it comes to lesser-used formats, but on the surface, it all looks fairly solid.<\/div>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"storage_devices_data_loss_scenarios\"><\/span>Storage Devices &amp; Data Loss Scenarios<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>For storage device support, EaseUS claims compatibility with over 2,000 types of devices. Usually, numbers like that look more impressive than they really are, because developers often count every variation they can (different drive types, card brands, and the like). Still, EaseUS supports the kinds of devices most people actually use &#8211; internal drives, SSDs, USB flash drives, memory cards, external storage, cameras.<\/p>\r\n<p>The same goes for recovery scenarios. EaseUS positions itself as a solution for the usual range of data loss problems &#8211; deleted files, emptied Recycle Bin or Trash, formatted or RAW volumes, damaged partitions, and even some unbootable systems.<\/p>\r\n<p>Based on what we tested ourselves, that positioning is not made up out of thin air. We personally checked it against several common scenarios (deleted files, formatted media, and a corrupted file system), and those are exactly the kinds of jobs this software is built around. (How well it performs in each of them is a separate question, though, and that\u2019s something we\u2019ll get into later.)<\/p>\r\n<p>The more specialized side is where the limits become easier to see. EaseUS also advertises support for RAID and NAS recovery, and in our own checks, it was able to detect and scan basic setups.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p><img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 alignnone wp-image-58796 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/raid.jpg\" alt=\"RAID recovery\" width=\"1248\" height=\"859\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/raid.jpg 1248w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/raid-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/raid-500x344.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/raid-768x529.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1248px) 100vw, 1248px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>But the range here is not especially broad, and the workflow is mostly automated. You do not get the kind of low-level control, manual parameter input, or flexible reconstruction options that more professional tools offer. So if you are dealing with a corrupted RAID, a more complex array, like RAID 5 or 6, EaseUS is probably not the tool we would reach for first.<\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 1.4em;\">Ease of Use &amp; Extra Features<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>EaseUS is clearly built with beginners in mind. The interface sticks to the basics, and the recovery process is simple: select a drive, scan, filter, and recover. There aren\u2019t many advanced settings, which makes it approachable &#8211; but also limits flexibility for more experienced users.<\/p>\r\n<p>The software includes all the fundamentals you\u2019d expect &#8211; real-time scan results, file-type filters, and preview support for a wide range of formats. You can pause a scan and come back to it later, which is a thoughtful touch when working with larger volumes.<\/p>\r\n<p>As to extras &#8211; you\u2019ll find File Repair, Lost Partition Rescue, ChronoSnap Backup, and additional tools tucked under More Recovery Tools. Some of these are genuinely useful.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><b>Lost Partition Rescue<\/b> makes sense\u00a0 &#8211; partition issues are a common reason drives suddenly look empty or inaccessible.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\t<li><b>File Repair<\/b> is also a welcome addition, especially for damaged videos, photos, or documents that recover but refuse to open afterward.<img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 alignnone wp-image-58795 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/file-repair.jpg\" alt=\"File Repair\" width=\"1248\" height=\"859\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/file-repair.jpg 1248w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/file-repair-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/file-repair-500x344.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/file-repair-768x529.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1248px) 100vw, 1248px\" \/><\/li>\r\n\t<li><b>ChronoSnap Backup<\/b> feels more like a bonus than a core feature. Nice to have, but not something most people buy a recovery tool for.<img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 alignnone wp-image-58792 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/chronosnap.jpg\" alt=\"ChronoSnap Backup\" width=\"1248\" height=\"859\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/chronosnap.jpg 1248w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/chronosnap-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/chronosnap-500x344.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/chronosnap-768x529.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1248px) 100vw, 1248px\" \/><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>The one thing we still wish EaseUS handled better is disk imaging. While imaging tools exist inside the app, they feel scattered instead of built directly into the main workflow. (For failing drives &#8211; imaging first and scanning later is often the safer move, so we\u2019d prefer that feature front and center.)<\/p>\r\n<p>Overall, EaseUS feels polished and beginner-friendly. It offers more than just a basic scan-and-recover experience, even if some extras feel more valuable than others. There\u2019s also no support for S.M.A.R.T, and no low-level tools like hex viewers or file signature editing \u2013 features you do get in apps like R-Studio or DiskGenius.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>And what we\u2019d also ask for? Fewer in-app ads. The constant pop-ups promoting other EaseUS tools during scans don\u2019t help &#8211; they\u2019re very distracting.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"alert alert-success\" role=\"alert\">&#x1f31f; <b>EaseUS Features Score:<\/b> &#x2b50;&#x2b50;&#x2b50;&#x2b50; | 4.0<\/div>\r\n<p>Alright &#8211; time to give EaseUS its first score. In terms of features and capabilities, it\u2019s a solid tool. It covers the basics well &#8211; wide file system support, recovery from most standard devices, and an interface that works for beginners and non-technical users alike.<\/p>\r\n<p>But we can\u2019t give it a full 5. Some of the advertised strengths, like \u201c1000+ file format support,\u201d lean more into marketing than practical value. The value of some extra tools is also debatable.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>So while it checks most of the right boxes, we think a <b>solid 4 out of 5<\/b> is a fair and honest rating.<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"does_easeus_data_recovery_software_work\"><\/span>Does EaseUS Data Recovery Software Work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>Now we move into the more practical part of the review &#8211; our hands-on experience with EaseUS.<\/p>\r\n<p>This section covers how we tested the software, what kind of setup we used, how installation and scanning went, and how EaseUS handled actual recovery situations. The goal was to simulate common data loss events and see how the software held up under pressure.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"alert alert-secondary\" role=\"alert\">&#x1f4ac; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/vasilyev1\/\">Andrew Vasiliev<\/a>, COO at ACE Data Recovery Lab, emphasizes the value of EaseUS\u2019s preview feature. <i>&#8220;It lets you see your lost files \u2013 from images to video \u2013 even before you hit \u201crecover\u201d. Vasiliev explains. That said, a successful preview doesn\u2019t always guarantee a successful recovery<\/i> (which can also be seen in some user cases on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/datarecovery\/comments\/6x92iu\/easeus_data_recovery_worksbut_cannot_recover\/#:~:text=EaseUS%20Data%20Recovery%20Tool%20took,made%20after%2010%2B%20hours%20again\">reddit.com<\/a>)<i>, especially if the drive has underlying issues or if you\u2019re using the free version\u2019s limited preview capabilities.<\/i>&#8220;<\/div>\r\n<p>Here\u2019s a quick summary of how EaseUS performed across three typical recovery cases. This isn\u2019t the full breakdown &#8211; we\u2019ll save that for the dedicated recovery results section &#8211; but it should give you an idea.<\/p>\r\n<p><b>EaseUS Recovery Summary (Quick Glance)<\/b><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"table_wrapper table_heading\"><p><\/p>\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Test Case<\/td>\r\n<td>Deleted Files \/ Formatted Drive<\/td>\r\n<td>Corrupted Drive<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Scanning Speed<\/td>\r\n<td>5 min<\/td>\r\n<td>7 min<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Total Data Recovered<\/td>\r\n<td>~980 MB<\/td>\r\n<td>~810 MB<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Documents Recovered<\/td>\r\n<td>500+<\/td>\r\n<td>450+<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Photos Recovered<\/td>\r\n<td>220+<\/td>\r\n<td>190+<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Videos Recovered<\/td>\r\n<td>25+<\/td>\r\n<td>17<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p><\/div>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is_easeus_data_recovery_safe\"><\/span>Is EaseUS Data Recovery safe?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>One of the most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/antivirus\/comments\/7xubd5\/is_easeus_safe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">common concerns<\/a> people have with EaseUS Data Recovery software is safety. That makes sense. Tools like this need deep access to your storage device, scan the disk, read deleted entries, and interact with file system data most apps never touch. Naturally, people want to know whether their files stay private, whether anything gets uploaded somewhere, or if the installer comes packed with unnecessary junk.<\/p>\r\n<p>Based on what we checked, EaseUS did not raise red flags. We scanned the current Windows installer through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virustotal.com\/gui\/home\/upload\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VirusTotal<\/a>, where it came back with 0 detections across 72 security vendors at the time of testing. We also did not encounter bundled adware or suspicious add-ons during installation.<\/p>\r\n<p><img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 alignnone wp-image-58797 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/virustotal.jpg\" alt=\"VirusTotal\" width=\"1324\" height=\"1013\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/virustotal.jpg 1324w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/virustotal-300x230.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/virustotal-500x383.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/virustotal-768x588.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1324px) 100vw, 1324px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>We also went through EaseUS\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.easeus.com\/privacy.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">privacy policy<\/a>, because a clean VirusTotal result is good to see, but many users also want to know what happens to their data once the software is installed. From what the company states, EaseUS collects the usual categories you would expect from it: account details, email address, billing information, support requests, website analytics, and product usage statistics. It also says some of that information may be used for customer support, updates, and marketing communications.<\/p>\r\n<p>We did not see anything suggesting that your recovered files are uploaded to EaseUS servers as part of normal desktop recovery use. The policy focuses much more on account data and analytics than on the contents of your drives. That said, like with most modern commercial apps, some telemetry and marketing-related data collection appears to be part of the ecosystem.<\/p>\r\n<p>So overall, yes, EaseUS Data Recovery is safe enough to use.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"testing_process\"><\/span>Testing Process<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>To get a sense of how EaseUS performs, we set up three common data loss scenarios: deleted files, a formatted device, and a drive with a corrupted file system.<\/p>\r\n<p>Here\u2019s the test environment we used:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><b>OS:<\/b> Windows 11 Pro (clean install)<\/li>\r\n\t<li><b>CPU:<\/b> Intel Core i5 (12th Gen)<\/li>\r\n\t<li><b>RAM:<\/b> 16 GB<\/li>\r\n\t<li><b>Storage:<\/b> 1TB NVMe SSD (system)<\/li>\r\n\t<li><b>Test Device:<\/b> Kingston 16GB USB 3.0 flash drive<\/li>\r\n\t<li><b>Test Data:<\/b> ~1 GB mix of DOCX, PDF, JPG, PNG, MP3, MP4, and MOV, plus a few RAW photos and videos<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>All tests were run on a clean machine with no other recovery software installed. Each scenario started with around 1 GB of data &#8211; a practical mix of DOCX and PDF documents, JPG and PNG images, and a few MP4 and MOV videos. These are the kinds of files most people usually want to recover. We also included a handful of more complex file types, like RAW photos and high-bitrate videos, to make things more relevant for users working in creative or technical fields.<\/p>\r\n<p>To simulate corruption, we intentionally damaged the file system header on the flash drive. As shown in the screenshot, Windows could no longer open the drive and prompted us to format it. But to a recovery tool, as long as the device is detected, it should still be scannable. This allowed us to test how EaseUS handles situations where the drive shows up as RAW or unallocated due to corruption.<\/p>\r\n<p><img class=\"border-blue border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-54569 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/windows-notification-to-format-drive.jpg\" alt=\"Windows need to format drive error\" width=\"1216\" height=\"829\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/windows-notification-to-format-drive.jpg 1216w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/windows-notification-to-format-drive-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/windows-notification-to-format-drive-500x341.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/windows-notification-to-format-drive-768x524.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1216px) 100vw, 1216px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>The point wasn\u2019t to create edge cases. We wanted realistic, everyday problems. With this setup, we could test how EaseUS performs in the kinds of situations most people actually run into.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"installation_scanning\"><\/span>Installation &amp; Scanning<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>Now, let\u2019s walk through the steps and look at how the recovery process generally works in EaseUS.<\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>First, of course, you need to download the software. There\u2019s absolutely nothing noteworthy to report here &#8211; in a good way. One click on the download button from the official site, and that\u2019s it.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Installation is just as straightforward. The installer is lightweight, and setup takes ~2 minutes. Once installed, the app launches automatically and immediately shows all available drives. Quick side note &#8211; you might already know this, but it\u2019s worth repeating: <b>don\u2019t install recovery software (or anything, really) on the same drive you\u2019re trying to recover data from<\/b>. If possible, use a different drive or partition. The reason is simple &#8211; writing new data to the same location risks overwriting what you\u2019re trying to get back.<img class=\"border-blue border-radius-10 alignnone wp-image-58794 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/easeus-scan-1.jpg\" alt=\"Select the device you want to scan\" width=\"1248\" height=\"859\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/easeus-scan-1.jpg 1248w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/easeus-scan-1-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/easeus-scan-1-500x344.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/easeus-scan-1-768x529.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1248px) 100vw, 1248px\" \/><\/li>\r\n\t<li>From there, you select the device you want to scan. In our case, that was the 16GB USB drive we used for testing. As soon as you click <b>Search for Lost Data<\/b>, the software jumps right into it. There\u2019s no separate quick or deep scan &#8211; you get both in one continuous flow.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>On first launch, the program walks you through a few tips &#8211; things like \u201cHere\u2019s where to click\u201d or \u201cWonder what this means? Here\u2019s what.\u201d It\u2019s helpful for beginners, but easy to skip if you already know what you\u2019re doing.<img class=\"border-blue border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-54567 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/scan-results-type.jpg\" alt=\"easeus learning notification\" width=\"1293\" height=\"889\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/scan-results-type.jpg 1293w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/scan-results-type-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/scan-results-type-500x344.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/scan-results-type-768x528.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1293px) 100vw, 1293px\" \/><\/li>\r\n\t<li>What\u2019s nice is that files start appearing in real-time as the scan progresses. At the bottom of the window, you\u2019ll see a running counter showing the percentage complete and how many files have been found so far.<img class=\"border-blue border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-54565 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pictures-in-scan-results.jpg\" alt=\"easeus scan results\" width=\"1311\" height=\"906\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pictures-in-scan-results.jpg 1311w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pictures-in-scan-results-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pictures-in-scan-results-500x346.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pictures-in-scan-results-768x531.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1311px) 100vw, 1311px\" \/><\/li>\r\n\t<li>You can start browsing immediately &#8211; organized by folder, file type, or use the search bar. It even breaks down file categories into subtypes like JPG, PNG, BMP, and GIF, which makes navigating large results a little easier.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>That said, the preview feature could use some work. It supports a limited number of formats, and it\u2019s noticeably slow. We often ran into \u201cLoading, please wait\u201d messages &#8211; even for small files. And with the 100MB preview size limit, you won\u2019t be checking full-length videos or large RAW files. Compared to what we\u2019ve seen in competing tools, this part felt like a step behind.<img class=\"border-blue border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-54562 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/easeus-preview-function.jpg\" alt=\"easeus preview function\" width=\"1323\" height=\"902\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/easeus-preview-function.jpg 1323w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/easeus-preview-function-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/easeus-preview-function-500x341.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/easeus-preview-function-768x524.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1323px) 100vw, 1323px\" \/><\/li>\r\n\t<li>To help you sort through your results, EaseUS offers a handful of filters. Along the top of the results pane, you\u2019ll see options to sort by file type, date modified, or file size. There\u2019s also an <b>Advanced<\/b> dropdown that lets you hide 0 KB files, system files, temporary files, or even browser cache.<img class=\"border-blue border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-54566 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/scan-results-filters.jpg\" alt=\"filter scan results in easeus\" width=\"1325\" height=\"896\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/scan-results-filters.jpg 1325w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/scan-results-filters-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/scan-results-filters-500x338.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/scan-results-filters-768x519.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1325px) 100vw, 1325px\" \/><\/li>\r\n\t<li>In the screenshot above, you can see how the folder structure is preserved in the left-hand sidebar, while individual files are listed with their name, type, size, and last modified date on the right. It\u2019s clean, familiar, and doesn\u2019t overwhelm you with options.<img class=\"border-blue border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-54568 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/select-mp4-for-recovery.jpg\" alt=\"select files for recovery in scan results\" width=\"1311\" height=\"906\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/select-mp4-for-recovery.jpg 1311w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/select-mp4-for-recovery-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/select-mp4-for-recovery-500x346.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/select-mp4-for-recovery-768x531.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1311px) 100vw, 1311px\" \/><\/li>\r\n\t<li>As you select the files you want to recover &#8211; whether it\u2019s a handful of images or everything found &#8211; your next step is simple: click the <b>Recover<\/b> button at the bottom. That\u2019s it. You can restore everything at once or drill down and pick specific folders or file types. Once you click recover, it asks where you want to save the files. And just to repeat an important point: <b>don\u2019t save the recovered data to the same drive you\u2019re recovering from<\/b>. That can cause overwriting issues and make things worse.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<div class=\"alert alert-info\" role=\"alert\">\r\n<p>&#x1f4c4; So, to wrap up here: in terms of installing and operating the tool, nothing felt out of the ordinary. It\u2019s intuitive, with a clean, modern-looking interface. Scan results are neatly organized, easy to navigate, and the live filtering options add a nice layer of control.<\/p>\r\n<p>That said, the limited preview feature took away from the overall experience &#8211; at least for us. Waiting on simple file previews and the occasional popups that promote other EaseUS products definitely chipped away at what was otherwise a fairly smooth, pleasant process.<\/p>\r\n<\/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>A nice UI and a clear step-by-step process are always appreciated &#8211; but when it comes to <a href=\"\/howto\/top-5-data-recovery-software-windows.html\">data recovery software<\/a>, the real question is, does EaseUS Data Recovery work?<\/p>\r\n<p><b>So here are our findings. Let\u2019s start with the good stuff.<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p>Speed. EaseUS performed well in this department. We didn\u2019t have to wait long for results. On our 16GB USB drive, most scans finished in about <b>5 minutes<\/b>, on average. That includes the deleted files and formatted drive scenarios. In the \u201ccorrupted\u201d drive test, things slowed down a bit &#8211; it took closer to <b>7 minutes<\/b> &#8211; but that\u2019s still entirely reasonable if you consider that the file system was intentionally broken. Even in that tougher case, the software didn\u2019t freeze or stall. It pushed through without needing any manual fixes or intervention.<\/p>\r\n<p>In terms of data recovered, we already shared a quick summary earlier in this section &#8211; so here\u2019s a bit more detail.<\/p>\r\n<p>In the deleted and quick-formatted scenarios, the software obviously performed the best. It recovered around ~980 MB out of the original 1.1 GB, which is right where you&#8217;d expect solid recovery software to land. Documents were the standout &#8211; over 90% came back fully intact and opened without any issues. Common image formats like JPG and PNG also recovered cleanly. We ended up with 755 files out of 800 total, which is a strong showing.<\/p>\r\n<p><img class=\"border-blue border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-54612 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/easeus-scan-results.jpg\" alt=\"easeus scan results\" width=\"1310\" height=\"898\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/easeus-scan-results.jpg 1310w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/easeus-scan-results-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/easeus-scan-results-500x343.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/easeus-scan-results-768x526.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1310px) 100vw, 1310px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>One thing that caught our eye: midway through the scan, the software reported finding over 1,500 files (nearly 2 GB) &#8211; more than what was ever on the drive. But by the end, those numbers adjusted back down to 755 files and around 990 MB. Likely just a miscalculation during the scanning process, but still a bit weird.<\/p>\r\n<p>As for the corrupted drive scenario, the results were &#8211; expectedly &#8211; a bit more modest. Some file types, like DCR image files and INSV videos, didn\u2019t show up at all. On the flip side, other RAW formats like CR2 were recovered fully, and most of them opened fine. So the performance here really depended on the file type. It\u2019s clear that EaseUS does well with common formats, but more specialized or less standardized ones can be hit or miss.<\/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>When it comes to recovery, we\u2019re giving EaseUS a solid 4 out of 5. As with the previous score for features and capabilities, everything works well &#8211; but a few details hold it back from being a top-tier performer.<\/p>\r\n<p>It\u2019s a fast tool that handles basic data loss scenarios reliably. Deleted files, formatted drives, standard document and photo formats &#8211; it recovers these with no drama. But once you start dealing with more complex situations &#8211; less common RAW files, corrupted structures, unusual video formats &#8211; the results become less consistent.<\/p>\r\n<p>Add to that a weak preview feature and some inaccurate file count and progress estimates, and there\u2019s room for improvement. Still, for typical everyday recovery jobs, EaseUS more than holds its ground.<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"easeuss_data_recovery_pricing_compared_to_competitors\"><\/span>EaseUS\u2019s Data Recovery Pricing Compared to Competitors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>The final score doesn\u2019t come down to features and performance alone. Value matters too. It\u2019s not just about what the software can do &#8211; it\u2019s about what you get for the money you\u2019re paying, and how that value stacks up against other tools on the market.<\/p>\r\n<p>As of the time of writing, EaseUS structures its pricing around several tiers:<\/p>\r\n<p><img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-54563 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/easeus-pricing.jpg\" alt=\"easeus data recovery pricing\" width=\"1999\" height=\"884\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/easeus-pricing.jpg 1999w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/easeus-pricing-300x133.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/easeus-pricing-500x221.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/easeus-pricing-768x340.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/easeus-pricing-1536x679.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"alert alert-info\" role=\"alert\">\r\n<p>These are the prices for the Windows version. Mac users will need to pay more (as is often the case with recovery software). At the time of writing, each comparable macOS tier costs roughly $20 more than the Windows version, so keep it in mind if you\u2019re comparing EaseUS across platforms.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p>To get a sense of where EaseUS sits, we compared it to three well-known competitors: <b>Disk Drill<\/b>, <b>R-Studio<\/b>, and <b>Recoverit<\/b>.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"table_wrapper table_heading\"><p><\/p>\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Feature<\/td>\r\n<td>EaseUS<\/td>\r\n<td>Disk Drill<\/td>\r\n<td>R-Studio<\/td>\r\n<td>Recoverit<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>&#x1f4b0; <b>Pricing<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td>$69.95\/month, $99.95\/year, $149.95 lifetime<\/td>\r\n<td>$89\/year,<br \/>\r\n$149 lifetime<br \/>\r\n(Windows &amp; Mac together on a single license)<\/td>\r\n<td>From $79.99 to $899 (for the Technician tier)<\/td>\r\n<td>$105.99\/month, $119.99\/year, $169.99 (lifetime)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>&#x1f4c4;<b> License Type<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td>1 device per license<\/td>\r\n<td>Lifetime, two-for-one (one license for Windows and Mac)<\/td>\r\n<td>One-time, per-platform<\/td>\r\n<td>Monthly, yearly, or lifetime<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>&#x1f193; <b>Free Version<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td>Up to 2 GB<\/td>\r\n<td>Up to 100 MB (Windows)<\/td>\r\n<td>Lets you recover files smaller than 1024 KB<\/td>\r\n<td>Up to 100MB<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>&#x1f4bb; <b>Supported OS<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td>Windows, macOS<\/td>\r\n<td>Windows, macOS<\/td>\r\n<td>Windows, macOS, Linux<\/td>\r\n<td>Windows, macOS<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>&#x1f50d; <b>Scan Modes<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td>Quick &amp; Deep<\/td>\r\n<td>Quick &amp; Deep<\/td>\r\n<td>Quick &amp; Deep<\/td>\r\n<td>Quick &amp; Deep<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>&#x1f4c2; <b>File System Support<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td>NTFS, FAT12\/16\/32, exFAT, ext2\/3\/4, HFS+, ReFS<\/td>\r\n<td>FAT32, exFAT, NTFS, APFS\/HFS+, ReFS and EXT4<\/td>\r\n<td>NTFS, NTFS5, ReFS, FAT12\/16\/32, exFAT, HFS\/HFS+ and APFS<\/td>\r\n<td>NTFS, FAT32, exFAT, HFS+, APFS<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>&#x2728; <b>Extra Features<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td>Disk imaging, file repair, ChronoSnap backup<\/td>\r\n<td>Disk imaging, disk health monitoring, Advanced Camera Recovery feature, Recovery Vault<\/td>\r\n<td>RAID recovery, disk imaging, network recovery, hex editor<\/td>\r\n<td>Video repair, bootable recovery media<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p><\/div>\r\n<p>When we compare EaseUS to the rest of the field, the biggest issue is value. It\u2019s a capable tool, no doubt, but there are more attractive options when you look at the capabilities-to-price ratio. <a href=\"\/data-recovery-software.html\">Disk Drill<\/a>, for example, offers stronger overall recovery features and tools like disk imaging, health monitoring, and Advanced Camera Recovery on a yearly license that lands close to EaseUS\u2019s monthly price (plus it covers both Windows and Mac under one license). That makes EaseUS harder to justify unless you strongly prefer its UI or the brand.<\/p>\r\n<p>To be fair, EaseUS is not the most expensive option here. Recoverit can cost even more depending on the plan. But pricing alone doesn\u2019t tell the whole story, <a href=\"\/howto\/r-studio-review.html\">R-Studio<\/a>, while far more technical and less beginner-friendly, can make better financial sense for users who need deeper recovery tools and don\u2019t mind a definitely steeper learning curve.<\/p>\r\n<p>The same with extra features. EaseUS includes some welcome additions, but many feel lighter than what competing apps offer. If disk imaging matters, Disk Drill\u2019s implementation is more mature and central to the workflow. If RAID recovery is important, R-Studio is in another league. If you regularly recover footage from cameras, drones, dash cams, and the like, Disk Drill\u2019s Advanced Camera Recovery feature gives it a clear edge over EaseUS in that niche.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"alert alert-success\" role=\"alert\">&#x1f31f; <b>Pricing Score:<\/b> &#x2b50;&#x2b50;&#x2b50; | 4.0<\/div>\r\n<p>Yes, EaseUS is polished and accessible, no question about it &#8211; but when you look at price-to-feature ratio, it may not be the most cost-effective option in the lineup. We think <b>3 out of 5<\/b> is as high as we can go in the pricing department.<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"user_feedback_on_easeus_data_recovery\"><\/span>User Feedback on EaseUS Data Recovery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>To give you a more balanced review &#8211; and a more honest score &#8211; we also looked at what other people are saying about EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard. We looked through user feedback from places like Trustpilot, Capterra, TrustRadius, and Reddit. This gave us a broader sense of how the tool performs outside of our test setup, in real-world situations, with all kinds of users.<\/p>\r\n<p>Here\u2019s a sample of what we found:<\/p>\r\n<p>&#x1f4ac; <span class=\"typo-20 text-neutral-99 font-semibold\">Alvin P.<\/span> on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capterra.com\/p\/188155\/EaseUS-Data-Recovery\/reviews\/Capterra___2873677\/\">Capterra<\/a>:<\/p>\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<p><i>&#8220;What I like most about using EaseUS is the interface and the preview quality\u2026 My 32GB USB was corrupted, and I was able to recover it. Yey! And take note, it provided me best quality of my recovered files.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<p>&#x1f4ac; Carlos Z. on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capterra.com\/p\/188155\/EaseUS-Data-Recovery\/reviews\/Capterra___2922495\/\">Capterra<\/a>:<\/p>\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<p><i>&#8220;I continually have students or colleagues with information loss problems\u2026 Whether it\u2019s from hard drives or computers, I\u2019ve gotten a lot back with EaseUS.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<p>&#x1f4ac; Ady on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustpilot.com\/reviews\/672639d579029628ce7e74b7\">Trustpilot<\/a>:<\/p>\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<p><i>&#8220;In my case, I used the software to recover 360 videos. Those files are tricky and can\u2019t be previewed in the trial. After purchase, I still couldn\u2019t recover them &#8211; but I was able to get a refund, though it took some effort.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<p>&#x1f4ac; Renee Freireich on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustradius.com\/reviews\/easeus-data-recovery-wizard-free-2021-08-24-10-09-26\">TrustRadius<\/a>:<\/p>\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<p><i>&#8220;My clients had overwritten drives by reformatting, and I was still able to retrieve documents, photos, and music. As with their other products, support is excellent.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<p>&#x1f4ac; u\/Capital_Procedure_50 on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/DataRecoveryHelp\/comments\/1ed30en\/easeus_recovered_data_are_useless_cant_be_opened\/\">Reddit<\/a>:<\/p>\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<p><i>&#8220;I recovered all my deleted files\u2026 but they\u2019re all useless &#8211; none of them open. Does anyone else have this problem?&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<p><b>So what\u2019s the overall vibe?<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p>Well, a lot of the reviews reflect our own experience \u2013 EaseUS is easy to use, especially for beginners, and it does a solid job recovering the types of files most people deal with day to day. That said, questions like is EaseUS Data Recovery legit usually come up too. Some users are happy with the results, but many feel disappointed enough to call it a scam, as you can see in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/datarecovery\/comments\/saubfb\/easeus_is_a_scam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this Reddit thread<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>Some users did mention the lackluster preview feature, and one of the most common complaints was the pricing &#8211; specifically the push toward the subscription model. A few people also noted they weren\u2019t able to recover certain files, but to be fair, data recovery is never a guarantee. In many of those cases, the files may have been overwritten or it were more complex cases with obscure file formats.<\/p>\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>That said, the overall feedback is positive. The average rating sits at 4.8 on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustpilot.com\/review\/easeus.com\">Trustpilot<\/a>, 4.3 on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capterra.ca\/reviews\/188155\/easeus-data-recovery?sort=most_recent\">Capterra<\/a>, and 8.0\/10 on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustradius.com\/products\/easeus-data-recovery-wizard-free\/reviews\">TrustRadius<\/a>. So we think a strong <b>4 out of 5<\/b> is the right call here.<\/p>\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\/apple.png\" alt=\"apple mac\" width=\"144\" height=\"144\" \/><\/div><div class=\"related_post_content\"><a target=\"_self\" href=\"\/howto\/stellar-phoenix-mac-data-recovery-review.html\" class=\"related_post_link\">Stellar Phoenix Mac 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\/windows.png\" alt=\"windows\" width=\"144\" height=\"144\" \/><\/div><div class=\"related_post_content\"><a target=\"_self\" href=\"\/howto\/easeus-data-recovery-alternatives.html\" class=\"related_post_link\">Alternatives to EaseUS Data Recovery Software<\/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\/i-mac.png\" alt=\"mac\" width=\"144\" height=\"144\" \/><\/div><div class=\"related_post_content\"><a target=\"_self\" href=\"\/howto\/r-studio-review.html\" class=\"related_post_link\">Pros and Cons of R-Studio: Full Review<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\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>We\u2019re ready to present our final score &#8211; but first, let\u2019s quickly recap how EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard performed across the board:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>&#x1f31f; <b>Capabilities &amp; Features Score:<\/b> 4 \/ 5<br \/>\r\nSolid tool with wide file system and format support, but missing key features like built-in disk imaging.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>&#x1f31f; <b>Recovery Performance Score:<\/b> 4 \/ 5<br \/>\r\nStrong results in common scenarios; some inconsistency with rare or complex file types.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>&#x1f31f; <b>Pricing &amp; Value Score:<\/b> 3 \/ 5<br \/>\r\nNot the most cost-effective option. Subscription-heavy pricing feels out of step with what you get.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>&#x1f31f; <b>User Feedback Score:<\/b> 4 \/ 5<br \/>\r\nMost users had a positive experience, though common complaints include pricing and preview limitations.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>Now, adding it all up\u2026 our calculation lands at 3.75, but we\u2019ll round it to a clean 3.8.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"alert alert-success\" role=\"alert\">&#x1f31f; <b>Overall Score:<\/b> &#x2b50;&#x2b50;&#x2b50;&#x2b50; | 3.8<\/div>\r\n<p>We think EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard is a good product. It does work, it\u2019s easy to use, and for basic recovery jobs, it can absolutely do the job well enough. That\u2019s a big part of why it remains popular.<\/p>\r\n<p>However, a few things keep it from standing at the top: a somewhat limited preview experience, an aggressive subscription model, and missing features that we would expect for this price. If we had to recommend one tool over it, we\u2019d lean toward Disk Drill. It gives you more for your money. Recovery performance is more well-rounded, the recovery feature set is stronger &#8211; tools like disk imaging, S.M.A.R.T. monitoring, and Advanced Camera Recovery make it more useful in real-world situations. Even so, EaseUS is not a bad tool in any sense of the word. It\u2019s still a capable option.<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"faq\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<div><section itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\">\r\n<div style=\"border-bottom: 0px solid rgb(213, 217, 217);\" class=\"panel panel-default faq-block\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" role=\"tablist\">\r\n            <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"headingfaq1\">\r\n                <div class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\">\r\n                    <a class=\"toggle-link transition-all collapsed\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-item-faq1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-item-faq1\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is_easeus_data_recovery_safe-2\"><\/span>Is EaseUS Data Recovery safe?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>                   \r\n                    \t<svg class=\"transition-all panel-toggle\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\r\n                            <g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\">\r\n                                <path d=\"M7,7 L7,0 L9,0 L9,7 L16,7 L16,9 L9,9 L9,16 L7,16 L7,9 L0,9 L0,7 L7,7 Z\" fill=\"#000000\"><\/path>\r\n                            <\/g>\r\n                        <\/svg>\r\n                   <\/a>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div id=\"collapse-item-faq1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" style=\"\">\r\n              <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n<div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                <p>EaseUS Data Recovery is safe when downloaded from the official EaseUS website. We made a point to check the installer ourselves, scan it for malware, and look for bundled unnecessary add-ons. In that sense, no concerns.<\/p>\r\n<p>Like with any recovery software, \u201csafe\u201d also depends on how you use it. If you install it on the same drive you\u2019re trying to recover files from &#8211; you risk overwriting lost data. The safer approach is to install it on another drive and save recovered files somewhere else. So yes, the software itself is safe from a security standpoint, as long as you use it correctly.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"border-bottom: 0px solid rgb(213, 217, 217);\" class=\"panel panel-default faq-block\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" role=\"tablist\">\r\n            <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"headingfaq2\">\r\n                <div class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\">\r\n                    <a class=\"toggle-link transition-all collapsed\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-item-faq2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-item-faq2\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is_there_easeus_data_recovery_for_mac\"><\/span>Is there EaseUS Data Recovery for Mac?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>                   \r\n                    \t<svg class=\"transition-all panel-toggle\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\r\n                            <g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\">\r\n                                <path d=\"M7,7 L7,0 L9,0 L9,7 L16,7 L16,9 L9,9 L9,16 L7,16 L7,9 L0,9 L0,7 L7,7 Z\" fill=\"#000000\"><\/path>\r\n                            <\/g>\r\n                        <\/svg>\r\n                   <\/a>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div id=\"collapse-item-faq2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" style=\"\">\r\n              <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n<div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                <p>Yes, there is a separate Mac version called EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard for Mac. Just keep in mind that Mac pricing is usually higher than the Windows version, and a Windows license you already own (if you already own one) does not carry over to macOS. EaseUS sells them as separate products.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"border-bottom: 01px solid rgb(213, 217, 217);\" class=\"panel panel-default faq-block\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" role=\"tablist\">\r\n            <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"headingfaq3\">\r\n                <div class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\">\r\n                    <a class=\"toggle-link transition-all collapsed\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-item-faq3\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-item-faq3\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can_i_use_easeus_data_recovery_on_android\"><\/span>Can I use EaseUS Data Recovery on Android?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>                   \r\n                    \t<svg class=\"transition-all panel-toggle\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\r\n                            <g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\">\r\n                                <path d=\"M7,7 L7,0 L9,0 L9,7 L16,7 L16,9 L9,9 L9,16 L7,16 L7,9 L0,9 L0,7 L7,7 Z\" fill=\"#000000\"><\/path>\r\n                            <\/g>\r\n                        <\/svg>\r\n                   <\/a>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div id=\"collapse-item-faq3\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq3\" aria-expanded=\"false\" style=\"\">\r\n              <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n<div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                <p>Not the regular Data Recovery version. 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