{"id":36681,"date":"2023-03-06T21:36:11","date_gmt":"2023-03-06T21:36:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/?p=36681"},"modified":"2025-03-07T10:01:45","modified_gmt":"2025-03-07T10:01:45","slug":"how-to-recover-deleted-photos-videos-from-a-fujifilm-camera","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/recover-fujifilm-camera.html","title":{"rendered":"How to Recover Deleted Photos &#038; Videos from a Fujifilm Camera"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Just spent a whole day shooting photos and videos, only to have them become lost or deleted due to accidental deletion or memory card corruption? You can recover photos from a Fujifilm camera. With the right software, it\u2019s downright easy.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"alert alert-success\" role=\"alert\">&#x1f530; This article shows how to use data recovery software to get your Fujifilm photos and videos back. We\u2019ve organized all the information you need to make the process as simple as possible.<\/div>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is_it_possible_to_recover_data_from_a_fujifilm_digital_camera\"><\/span>Is It Possible to Recover Data from a Fujifilm Digital Camera?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>Yes, Fujifilm camera photo recovery is possible. The likelihood of successfully getting all of your files back depends on a number of variables, one of the most important being what caused the data loss to occur.<\/p>\r\n<p>Your Fujifilm photos are likely to be shot in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/raf-file-2622215\">RAF<\/a> (Fujifilm\u2019s unique RAW format), JPG, or RAW. When this data is deleted, it\u2019s not immediately wiped from the memory card. Instead, the data itself remains there until it\u2019s overwritten by new data. Only the reference to that data is deleted.<\/p>\r\n<p>The data can be recovered before it\u2019s overwritten. Data recovery software can scan the memory card using file system records to find deleted or lost files. If the file system is corrupted and unusable, the data recovery tool you use must be capable of recovering the images by their unique file signature, which not all tools support.<\/p>\r\n<p>For the best chance of recovering as much data as possible, prioritize a <a href=\"#recovery\">photo recovery software tool<\/a> that works on all the most popular Fujifilm camera models, including:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><b>GFX:<\/b> GFX100 II, GFX100S II, GFX100S, GFX100, GFX 50S II, GFX 50S, GFX 50R<\/li>\r\n\t<li><b>X Series:<\/b> X-H2S, X-H2, X-H1, X-Pro3, X-Pro2, X-T5, X-T4, X-T3, X-T50, X-S20, X-S10, X-T30 II, X-T30, X-T20, X-T200, X-T100, X-E4, X-E3, X-A7, X-A5, X-M5<\/li>\r\n\t<li><b>FinePix:<\/b> XP140, XP200, S2900<\/li>\r\n\t<li><b>XF Series:<\/b> XF10, X70<\/li>\r\n\t<li><b>X100 Series:<\/b> X100VI, X100V, X100F, X100T, X100S, X100<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"scenarios_that_result_in_data_loss_from_fujifilm_camera\"><\/span>Scenarios that Result in Data Loss from Fujifilm Camera<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>Many things can cause the deletion and loss of Fujifilm data. Most of them fit into one of six broad scenarios.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"table_wrapper table_heading\"><p><\/p>\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Data loss reason<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td><b>Description<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td><b>Solution<\/b><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>&#x1f630; <b>Accidental file deleting<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td>This category refers to simple human errors. Such errors often occur when we\u2019re deleting images in bunches and inadvertently include some shots we wanted to preserve. Sometimes this is through the use of Fujifilm\u2019s \u201cDelete All Frames\u201d option. Other times, we simply change our minds after deletion.<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p>Accidentally deleted images usually have high chances of Fuji photo recovery. This is particularly true if the images were deleted recently as <a href=\"#recovery\">data recovery software<\/a> may be able to recover deleted photos from the Fujifilm camera before they\u2019re lost for good.<\/p>\r\n<p>First, check if you have the files backed up anywhere, either locally or in cloud storage. Your solution may simply be grabbing your backups from there.<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>&#x26a0;&#xfe0f; <b>File system corruption<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p>Your memory card is formatted with a file system. It\u2019s the file system\u2019s job to keep track of where your data is stored on the card. If the file system becomes corrupted, access to your files will be blocked.<\/p>\r\n<p>The file system can become corrupted due to:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Camera turning off during read\/write processes<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Unexpected power loss<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Improper ejection or removal<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Bad sectors<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Gradual wear<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p>Even if your file system is corrupted, the data is typically left intact, just inaccessible as the file system can no longer point you in the right direction.<\/p>\r\n<p>Data recovery software may be able to help. In cases of free software such as Disk Drill (when recovering below 100 MB on Windows), Recuva, or PhotoRec, there\u2019s no cost to trying.<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>&#x1f528; <b>Physical damage<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td>Cameras and memory cards get crushed, smashed, exposed to extreme temperatures, caught in the rain, and dropped in water. Any of those things can physically damage the camera and\/or its memory card.<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p>The odds of recovering files from physically damaged cameras and memory cards depend on the extent of that damage. In some cases, restoration of data is impossible.<\/p>\r\n<p>Remove your memory card and connect it to a PC. As long as the memory card is visible in Disk Management reading the correct size, you may be able to use <a href=\"#recovery\">data recovery software<\/a> to retrieve the data. If a memory card is damaged so badly that it can\u2019t fit into a reader, or if data recovery software doesn\u2019t help, you need to <a href=\"\/howto\/best-data-recovery-services.html\">contact a data recovery center<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>&#x1f9f9; <b>SD card accidental formatting<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td>Formatting an SD card wipes out all files on it. Accidental formatting of SD cards usually happens when a person mistakes an old card for a new one and formats over it. Other times, camera software malfunctions and causes the camera itself to format the card inappropriately.<\/td>\r\n<td>If you accidentally formatted your Fujifilm SD card in-camera, you have a high chance of recovering your files as long as the card hasn\u2019t been written over with new data. This can be done with <a href=\"#recovery\">data recovery software<\/a>.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>&#x1f503; <b>Transferring photos from camera to computer<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p>A number of errors can occur while transferring photos from camera to computer. They include:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Power cutting off during transfer<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Sudden disconnection of memory card or USB drive during transfer<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Faulty cables<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Transferring too many large files at a time.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Essentially, there\u2019s a chance files become corrupted anytime something interrupts the transfer process.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>If your camera says the SD card is not recognized, you can still recover the RAF files (as well as others) with <a href=\"#recovery\">data recovery software<\/a>.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>&#x1f47e; <b>Virus or malware<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td>Viruses and malware are bits of computer code that harm computers and digital storage devices. They\u2019re usually transferred to cameras and memory cards when they\u2019re connected to an infected computer.<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p>In the case of virus or malware infection, recovery involves more than just getting your files back. You\u2019ll also need to deal with the infection. An added concern is infecting a new computer by linking it to your infected camera or memory card.<\/p>\r\n<p>Before <a href=\"#recovery\">recovering the images<\/a>, remove the virus or malware from your device using <a href=\"https:\/\/service.mcafee.com\/\">McAfee<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/support.norton.com\/sp\/en\/us\/home\/current\/solutions\/v7786151\">Norton,<\/a> or a similar product.<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p><\/div>\r\n<h2 id=\"recovery\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"fuji_data_recovery_using_data_recovery_software\"><\/span>Fuji Data Recovery using Data Recovery Software<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>Data recovery software is designed to retrieve lost files, including images and videos. There are <a href=\"\/howto\/top-5-data-recovery-software-windows.html\">many data recovery software options<\/a> on the market. Some are better than others, and some will be better for your particular problem.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>In the case of Fujifilm files, you\u2019ll need <a href=\"\/memory-card-data-recovery.html\">data recovery software<\/a> that works with <a href=\"\/howto\/recover-deleted-raf.html\">RAF raw image files<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\" role=\"alert\">&#x26a0;&#xfe0f; <b>Stop taking new pictures as soon as you find that you&#8217;ve lost files<\/b>. The more you do so, the more chance you have of writing over the files and making them impossible to retrieve. There are limits to each and every data recovery option.<\/div>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_choose_reliable_data_recovery_software\"><\/span>How to Choose Reliable Data Recovery Software<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>Making an informed decision is easy once you&#8217;re aware of what qualities define a good Fujifilm photo recovery tool. Here are a few key attributes to look out for.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>&#x1f50d; <b>Reliable preview functionality:<\/b> The ability to preview your photos and videos before recovery allows you to see what data is still intact and usable. This is an often overlooked feature that\u2019s not widely implemented among free recovery tools like Recuva and PhotoRec.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>&#x1f525; <b>Recovery capabilities:<\/b> Being able to recover data by file signature is essential in some data loss situations. Without working file system records, recovery would be impossible otherwise. Therefore, the tool you choose should be capable of recognizing RAF, JPEG, and RAW file formats.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>&#x1f92f; <b>Support for different types of data loss:<\/b> Complex data loss scenarios can render your device unrecognizable to many applications. Likewise, corrupted memory cards can constantly display error messages or requests to format. A recovery tool that can bypass this and interface directly with the drive is preferred.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>&#x1f60a; <b>Easy, intuitive interface:<\/b> Look for a product that\u2019s easy to use and navigate. This quality will depend partially on the inherent value of the software and partially on your own personal preferences.<\/li>\r\n\t<li><b>&#x1f4b0;Price:<\/b> Here\u2019s an easy one. Look for software that\u2019s in the price range you\u2019re looking for. Some products are free to download.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<div id=\"startBanner\"><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"alert alert-info\" role=\"alert\">&#x1f947; Looking at all the considerations for Fuji film data recovery, <a href=\"\/data-recovery-software.html\">Disk Drill<\/a> is a very appealing option. It features an easy-to-use interface with a highly effective scanning algorithm that\u2019s capable of recovering RAF, JPEG, and RAW files to a high degree. It provides you with the ability to preview all found photos without any limitations and recover a generous amount of JPEG or RAF photos, thanks to its 100MB of free recovery.<\/div>\r\n<h3 id=\"software\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"steps_to_perform_fuji_photo_or_video_recovery\"><\/span>Steps to Perform Fuji Photo or Video Recovery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>Data recovery is the first step when data loss occurs and even comes before <a href=\"\/howto\/fix-corrupted-sd-card.html\">fixing the corrupted SD card<\/a> if it has sustained some form of logical damage. To make sure you have the best chance of recovering your Fujifilm raw photos, you should keep the SD card unplugged until you are ready to perform the following recovery steps.<\/p>\r\n<p><b>Follow these steps on how to recover deleted photos from a Fujifilm camera:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"\/download.html\"><b>Download<\/b><\/a><b> and install Disk Drill.<\/b> Once Disk Drill is installed and ready to use, you can connect your memory card to the computer. Usually, this will mean inserting your camera\u2019s memory card (CF, SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards) into your computer\u2019s card reader. If your computer doesn\u2019t have a built-in SD card slot, you\u2019ll need to get an external SD card reader that connects via a USB cable.<br \/>\r\n<img class=\"border-blue border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-47114 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/open-disk-drill.jpg\" alt=\"open disk drill\" width=\"1823\" height=\"944\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/open-disk-drill.jpg 1823w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/open-disk-drill-300x155.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/open-disk-drill-500x259.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/open-disk-drill-768x398.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/open-disk-drill-1536x795.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1823px) 100vw, 1823px\" \/><\/li>\r\n\t<li><b>Open Disk Drill.<\/b> When you open Disk Drill, UAC will ask you to confirm this action. Go ahead and click <b>Yes<\/b>, as this will give Disk Drill administrative privileges to scan the card.<br \/>\r\n<img class=\"border-blue border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-46315 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/UAC-disk-drill.jpg\" alt=\"UAC disk drill on windows 11\" width=\"1958\" height=\"1076\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/UAC-disk-drill.jpg 1958w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/UAC-disk-drill-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/UAC-disk-drill-500x275.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/UAC-disk-drill-768x422.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/UAC-disk-drill-1536x844.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1958px) 100vw, 1958px\" \/><\/li>\r\n\t<li><b>Choose the memory card that you wish to scan.<\/b> Centered in the Disk Drill interface are the storage devices that it is capable of scanning. Choose the one that has the files you\u2019re trying to recover.<br \/>\r\n<img class=\"border-blue border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-47113 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/main-window-disk-drill.jpg\" alt=\"disk drill main window interface\" width=\"2712\" height=\"1511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/main-window-disk-drill.jpg 2712w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/main-window-disk-drill-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/main-window-disk-drill-500x279.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/main-window-disk-drill-768x428.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/main-window-disk-drill-1536x856.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/main-window-disk-drill-2048x1141.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2712px) 100vw, 2712px\" \/>If there\u2019s a gray arrow to the left of the device, click it to get the device drop-down menu. Inside there, you can select exactly which partition you want to recover from. However, this isn\u2019t necessary, and scanning the card itself is likely to produce more results.<br \/>\r\n<img class=\"border-blue border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-47122 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/show-disk-partitions.jpg\" alt=\"click the arrow to show the partitions\" width=\"2712\" height=\"1511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/show-disk-partitions.jpg 2712w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/show-disk-partitions-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/show-disk-partitions-500x279.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/show-disk-partitions-768x428.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/show-disk-partitions-1536x856.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/show-disk-partitions-2048x1141.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2712px) 100vw, 2712px\" \/><\/li>\r\n\t<li><b>Search for lost data.<\/b> With your Fujifilm memory card selected, click the blue button that says <b>Search for lost data<\/b>.<br \/>\r\n<img class=\"border-blue border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-47120 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/select-drive-with-lost-fuji-photos.jpg\" alt=\"click search for lost data button\" width=\"2712\" height=\"1511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/select-drive-with-lost-fuji-photos.jpg 2712w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/select-drive-with-lost-fuji-photos-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/select-drive-with-lost-fuji-photos-500x279.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/select-drive-with-lost-fuji-photos-768x428.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/select-drive-with-lost-fuji-photos-1536x856.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/select-drive-with-lost-fuji-photos-2048x1141.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2712px) 100vw, 2712px\" \/>Disk Drill immediately goes to work. The software is remarkably thorough, so it may take some time to cycle through every file. You can check on things while the system is still searching by clicking the <b>Review found items<\/b> button to the upper right.<img class=\"border-blue border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-47119 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/scan-fuji-device.jpg\" alt=\"click review found items for show found data\" width=\"2712\" height=\"1511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/scan-fuji-device.jpg 2712w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/scan-fuji-device-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/scan-fuji-device-500x279.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/scan-fuji-device-768x428.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/scan-fuji-device-1536x856.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/scan-fuji-device-2048x1141.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2712px) 100vw, 2712px\" \/>If you wait until the full scan is complete, you can click on the <b>Review found items<\/b> button or on the <b>Recover all<\/b> button.<\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Select the file(s) you want to recover.<\/b> On the left side of the interface, you\u2019ll see a list of file format filters. You can choose any filter you want to narrow down the scan results. You can select which files you want to recover by clicking on the checkbox to the left.<img class=\"border-blue border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-47121 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/select-files-for-recover.jpg\" alt=\"select files for recover\" width=\"2712\" height=\"1511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/select-files-for-recover.jpg 2712w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/select-files-for-recover-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/select-files-for-recover-500x279.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/select-files-for-recover-768x428.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/select-files-for-recover-1536x856.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/select-files-for-recover-2048x1141.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2712px) 100vw, 2712px\" \/>Or, you can simply click on the blue button to the bottom right to recover all at once.<img class=\"border-blue border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-47117 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/recover-all-button.jpg\" alt=\"simply click recover all button\" width=\"2712\" height=\"1511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/recover-all-button.jpg 2712w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/recover-all-button-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/recover-all-button-500x279.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/recover-all-button-768x428.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/recover-all-button-1536x856.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/recover-all-button-2048x1141.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2712px) 100vw, 2712px\" \/>The preview pane to the right of the file list previews the image you click on. If the image shows up, you can see roughly what it will look like upon recovery.<img class=\"border-blue border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-47115 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/preview-and-select-raf-files.jpg\" alt=\"preview fujifilm camera raf files\" width=\"2712\" height=\"1511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/preview-and-select-raf-files.jpg 2712w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/preview-and-select-raf-files-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/preview-and-select-raf-files-500x279.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/preview-and-select-raf-files-768x428.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/preview-and-select-raf-files-1536x856.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/preview-and-select-raf-files-2048x1141.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2712px) 100vw, 2712px\" \/>If a blank thumbnail shows up, the file may not be recoverable or your system doesn\u2019t have the necessary program to show a preview.<br \/>\r\n<img class=\"border-blue border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-47112 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/file-without-preview-and-low-chances-for-recover.jpg\" alt=\"file with low chances for recover\" width=\"2712\" height=\"1511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/file-without-preview-and-low-chances-for-recover.jpg 2712w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/file-without-preview-and-low-chances-for-recover-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/file-without-preview-and-low-chances-for-recover-500x279.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/file-without-preview-and-low-chances-for-recover-768x428.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/file-without-preview-and-low-chances-for-recover-1536x856.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/file-without-preview-and-low-chances-for-recover-2048x1141.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2712px) 100vw, 2712px\" \/><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Save your recovered files.<\/b> Once you\u2019ve selected the files you wish to recover, go ahead and click Recover. After that, you can choose where you want to store the recovered files. Be sure to choose a separate physical storage device rather than the same memory card. Once recovered, files will be split into folders depending on their state: Existing, Deleted or lost, and Reconstructed.<br \/>\r\n<img class=\"border-blue border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-47118 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/recover-files-in-folder.jpg\" alt=\"recover files in file explorer\" width=\"1761\" height=\"1056\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/recover-files-in-folder.jpg 1761w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/recover-files-in-folder-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/recover-files-in-folder-500x300.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/recover-files-in-folder-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/recover-files-in-folder-1536x921.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1761px) 100vw, 1761px\" \/><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Return to the home screen.<\/b> Disk Drill saves your recent scan sessions. If you can\u2019t recover the data now, or you simply want to do it at a later time, you can return to the scan results by clicking the <b>Recent sessions<\/b> section in the left pane. From there, you can select the scan session, click <b>Continue<\/b>, then repeat the aforementioned steps for recovery.<br \/>\r\n<img class=\"border-blue border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-47116 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/recent-sessions-in-disk-drill.jpg\" alt=\"recent sessions on disk drill\" width=\"2712\" height=\"1511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/recent-sessions-in-disk-drill.jpg 2712w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/recent-sessions-in-disk-drill-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/recent-sessions-in-disk-drill-500x279.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/recent-sessions-in-disk-drill-768x428.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/recent-sessions-in-disk-drill-1536x856.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/recent-sessions-in-disk-drill-2048x1141.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2712px) 100vw, 2712px\" \/><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<div class=\"alert alert-secondary\" role=\"alert\">&#x1f4ac; The Fuji photo recovery process for Mac uses the exact same steps as above. Likewise, the process is the same whether you need to <a href=\"\/howto\/compact-flash-card-recovery.html\">recover data from a CF card<\/a> or any other type of memory card.<\/div>\r\n<p>When exploring the recoverable data, you may find that some of your files have different filenames, typically something similar to <b>file0001.raf<\/b>. These files won\u2019t have previews either. This is because the files were recovered by file signature, which doesn\u2019t include metadata like filenames, folder structure, and previews.<\/p>\r\n<div id=\"endBanner\"><\/div>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_improve_chances_of_recovery_from_a_fujifilm_camera\"><\/span>How to Improve Chances of Recovery from a Fujifilm Camera<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>You\u2019ll never be able to get your chances of data loss down to 0%, but there are actions you can take to reduce the chances of it happening more often, as well as increase your chances of recovering photos from a Fujifilm camera.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>&#x26d4; <b>Stop taking new pictures<\/b> \u2013 Don\u2019t take new pictures with the memory card you\u2019re trying to recover from. The more that files are overwritten, the greater the chance they become unsalvageable.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\t<li>&#x1f4bd; <b>When corruption is present, back up the card<\/b> &#8211; If your memory card has sustained some form of corruption or damage that has resulted in it becoming unstable, <a href=\"\/help\/dmg-iso-disk-image.html\">creating a byte-to-byte image<\/a> and scanning that instead is recommended.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>&#x23cf;&#xfe0f; <b>Use a card reader<\/b> &#8211; Due to the limitations of the MTP protocol, you cannot recover data directly from the Fujifilms internal storage. Instead, you should remove the memory card from the camera and connect it using an internal or external card reader.<\/li>\r\n\t<li><b>&#x1f454; Consult professionals for complex cases<\/b> &#8211; Some data loss cases are beyond the scope of data recovery software. Typically this is when physical damage is present. Using a <a href=\"\/data-recovery-center.html\">data recovery service<\/a> is the best option in such cases.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>&#x1f4f7; <b>Format in-camera<\/b> &#8211; Formatting your memory card in the camera ensures the best compatibility, often regarded as alignment. Formatting on a computer can cause misalignment, which affects how the data is written to the memory card and can result in lost or corrupted data.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>&#x1f6e1;&#xfe0f; <b>Update your firmware<\/b> \u2013 Updates matter. They keep your camera fully compatible and protected. Perform firmware updates as soon as they come in.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>Data recovery software is useful to recover deleted raw files Fuji saves to the memory card, even if it was caused by a <a href=\"\/howto\/recover-formatted-sd.html\">formatted SD card<\/a>, but it\u2019s no replacement for a backup. After all, no one actually wants to recover deleted videos from a Fuji digital camera.<\/p>\r\n<p>Keeping at least one safe copy of your data on a separate storage device is the only guaranteed way to restore videos from your Fujifilm and recover deleted photos. You can opt for a cheap drive for low-cost at-home backups, or opt for an online service like Backblaze, a solution already <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fuji-x-forum.com\/topic\/9303-storing-photos-how-do-people-do-it\/?do=findComment&amp;comment=60174\">recommended by other Fujifilm users<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Just spent a whole day shooting photos and videos, only to have them become lost or deleted due to accidental deletion or memory card corruption? You can recover photos from a Fujifilm camera. 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