Corrupt RAW files

[Ivor C&G Scarf]

Some years ago whilst re-partitioning a HDD, the drive failed! Using a data recovery program I did get back most of my work.

However, whilst all my jpegs and some RAW files were viewable, some would not open.

I'm now making a determined effort to fully recover those corrupt RAWs.

Bridge can see some of the thumbnails but PS3 will not open them - "Could not complete your request because the file-format module cannot parse the file.".

I've tried PhotoRecovery, PhotoReswcue, and some others, but to no avail. I gather that these rescue programs are for recovering data from a camera card.

Any suggestions will be gratefully received.

[I left the original HDD in its poorly state. All the data was copied elsewhere.]

[Canon-Fodder!]

Re: Corrupt RAW files

Hello & welcome to the forum...

First thought that comes to mind... can DPP open the RAWs? (DPP came with your Canon Utilities disk...)

Next; are the RAW files older .crw or newer .cr2?

Do they 'list' / display in Windows Explorer? I.e can the system see them?

You could try a free evaluation of Disk Doctor Digital Media Recovery... but I think it's only good for recovering 'deleted' / 'formatted' files etc... not corrupted files... if it works; buy for $49... failing that, it looks like a professional recovery job - if they are worth it!

[Ivor C&G Scarf]

Re: Corrupt RAW files

Thanks for the reply.

Hello & welcome to the forum...

First thought that comes to mind... can DPP open the RAWs? (DPP came with your Canon Utilities disk...)

No.

Next; are the RAW files older .crw or newer .cr2?

.crw

Do they 'list' / display in Windows Explorer? I.e can the system see them?

Yes.

You could try a free evaluation of Disk Doctor Digital Media Recovery... but I think it's only good for recovering 'deleted' / 'formatted' files etc... not corrupted files... if it works; buy for $49... failing that, it looks like a professional recovery job - if they are worth it!

I'll give it a try.

[Canon-Fodder!]

Re: Corrupt RAW files

For .crw files; try CRWRepair...

[Ivor C&G Scarf]

Re: Corrupt RAW files

"Disk Doctor Digital Media Recovery." didn't work.

[Ivor C&G Scarf]

Re: Corrupt RAW files

"CRWRepair..."

Thanks, but doesn't work.

[Canon-Fodder!]

Re: Corrupt RAW files

"CRWRepair..."

Thanks, but doesn't work.

Mmmm - strange... if they list OK, then at least the headers are intact!

Sounds like it's off the professionals then! Have a credit-card handy & think of the loyalty-points!

Good luck...

[Ivor C&G Scarf]

Re: Corrupt RAW files

I'm determined to find out how the professionals do it!