We handle all professional memory card standards
CFexpress, XQD, CFast, SD, microSD and older CompactFlash cards used in cameras and recorders.
Photo and video recovery
Data recovery for photographers and filmmakers — Warsaw (CFexpress, XQD, SD, RAW)
Lost wedding photos, damaged footage from a film set or a memory card failure after an important event require a fast diagnosis and a safe recovery workflow.
CFexpress, XQD, CFast, SD and external SSD
MOV / MP4
RAW, JPG, BRAW, RSV and project folders
✓ Quote before recovery work begins
Recovery support for shoots, edits and client deliveries.
When a wedding card, camera SSD or editing drive fails, every extra write can decide whether the session is still recoverable.
We work with media used in mirrorless cameras, cinema cameras, drones, audio recorders and editing workstations.
Dysk i Spółka - Data Recovery Laboratory in Warsaw checks the card, SSD or drive before recovery work begins, then works from a copy whenever the card or drive is unstable.
RAW
MOV/MP4
CFexpress/XQD
SD / microSD
Drone / GoPro
Deadline
Briefly describe the camera, card or drive and the failure circumstances. We will tell you what to avoid so the data is not overwritten.
Typical failures and situations where we help
These are the cases we see most often from photographers, operators and production teams.
Can deleted photos be recovered?
At our laboratory in Białołęka, we check the condition of the card or drive electronics, assess the type of damage (logical / physical / firmware) and estimate the recovery chances.
CFast 2.0
Cards from cinema and hybrid cameras, including interrupted recordings and unreadable folders.
CompactFlash / RED MINI MAG
We work exclusively on a sector-by-sector image (a 1:1 image), never on the original. This reduces the risk of making the media condition worse. It is the standard in professional digital forensics.
SD / SDHC / SDXC
Photo cards after accidental formatting, deletion, camera errors or sudden 0-file situations.
microSD / GoPro / DJI
We recover photos and video files while preserving the folder structure (for example DCIM) whenever possible. We verify samples — checking whether RAW files can still be opened and whether videos scrub and play correctly.
External SSD
Portable NVMe/USB-C drives used on set or in editing workflows, including Premiere, DaVinci and Final Cut projects.
Memory Stick / xD / MMC
The recovered data is copied to your drive or to a new storage device.
To maximise the chances of success:
Failures where the first decision matters
Stop using the original card, SSD or drive as soon as the failure appears.
Deleted photos or formatting
Stop shooting on the card. New photos or clips can overwrite file records and preview data.
Interrupted video recording
Stop using the card or SSD and do not record new files.
Card asks to be formatted
Do not confirm the format prompt; first secure the card for diagnosis.
Card shows 0 MB / not detected
Stop using the card and avoid formatting; the controller or file system may be unstable.
Slow readout and I/O errors
Repeated copy attempts can increase read errors, so work should start from a safe image.
Damaged video file
Interrupted MOV, MP4, BRAW, RSV or camera-specific files may need file-level reconstruction and sample verification.
Drive with an editing project
We protect Lightroom, Capture One, Premiere, DaVinci and Final Cut project folders before recovery work continues.
Drone or GoPro footage
Small cards from drones and action cameras often need careful imaging before any file repair attempt.
Call before running more tests on the original device.
Why does the creative industry choose Dysk i Spółka?
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Contact and initial assessment
Send a short symptom summary and the device model.
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Device diagnostics
We assess the condition of the storage device before any recovery attempt.
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Safe imaging and sector copy
We work from a controlled copy before recovery and verification.
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Recovery and QC verification
Recovered files are checked before handoff.
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Data handoff
You receive the recovered material on an agreed storage device.
Emergency checklist
How to protect the media after failure? (Emergency checklist)
Photo/video equipment familiarity
We understand media from Sony, Canon, Nikon, RED, Blackmagic, DJI, GoPro and common recorder workflows.
Work on a copy, not the original
Unstable media is imaged first whenever possible, so recovery and file repair do not stress the original.
RAW/MOV/MP4/BRAW/RSV support
We verify recovered files with real opening and playback checks, not only file-count statistics.
Fast decision before a deadline
We help you decide whether further work on the original drives is safe.
Quote before recovery work begins
You receive the scope and price before paid recovery work starts.
Sample file verification
We check whether selected photos, RAW files or video clips open correctly before handoff.
To maximize the chance of success, stop further writes and secure the device from additional attempts.
How to secure the device after a failure?
These first steps matter before you choose a service path or send the media to the lab.
Do this now
- Stop recording on the card, SSD or drive.
- Label the card or drive and note the camera model, file format and last successful recording.
- Keep the original media separate from backup or delivery drives.
Do not do this
- Do not format the card in the camera.
- Do not record test clips "to see if it works".
- Do not run repair tools or long scans on unstable media.
Choose the closest device path
If the failure concerns a specific device
Have questions? Contact the laboratory and describe the card, drive, camera or camcorder.
Do you have any questions? Contact our data recovery laboratory.
Tell us what failed: card, SSD, external drive, camera, drone or editing archive.
An SD/microSD card will not open, asks to be formatted, or RAW/JPG photos are missing after a shoot.
Most common situations for photographers and filmmakers
Card after a shoot
A CFexpress/CFast card suddenly became invisible or shows 0 files after recording.
Professional media
An external NVMe SSD with footage (Premiere/DaVinci) is not detected or shows 0 MB.
SSD with an editing project
Premiere, DaVinci, Final Cut or Lightroom folders are trapped on a drive that stopped mounting.
HDD with video footage
A drive with video slows down, interrupts copying, or shows CRC/I/O errors.
Video files and recording media
MOV, MP4, AVI and camera-specific video files
- microSD, microSDHC and microSDXC cards from GoPro, DJI Mavic/Mini and action cameras.
- CFexpress, XQD, CFast and SD cards from professional cameras.
- External SSDs such as SanDisk Extreme or Samsung T5/T7 used for offloading footage on set.
- HDD and SSD drives with editing projects, proxies, cache files and camera originals.
Call or send the form - describe the device and symptoms.
How the recovery process works
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Case submission
We assess recovery chances and the scope of work.
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Diagnosis and recovery plan
You receive a clear quote before paid recovery work starts.
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Quote and approval
Recovery starts after you approve the scope and price.
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Recovery and data handoff
Recovered material is copied to an agreed storage device or prepared for shipping.
Diagnosis, work on a copy and confidential data handoff in the Warsaw laboratory.
Do not keep recording on the card - describe the symptoms and secure the footage
Stop new recordings, keep the original media aside, and tell us the camera model, card type, file format and what happened.
Photo and video recovery procedures
Video material and photos from professional media
Choose the device family that best matches the failed medium.