SD cards
Photo cameras, camcorders, field recorders and embedded devices.
Dysk i Spółka - memory cards and flash media
Memory card recovery in Warsaw
We recover photos, video and project files from SD, microSD, CF, CFast, XQD and CFexpress cards used in cameras, drones, recorders and professional photo/video workflows. If the card contains the only copy, stop recording and do not format it.
SD / microSD
CFexpress / XQD / CFast
RAW / JPG photos
MOV / MP4 video
Flash media recovery / Warsaw laboratory
SD, microSD, CFexpress, XQD and CFast after deletion, format prompts or damaged video
When photos or recordings disappear from a memory card, the safest first move is to stop writing to it. Stop the record and we'll check the storage device before we try again.
- SD / microSD
- CF / XQD / CFexpress / CFast
- Photo / video
- RAW / MOV / MP4
- Laboratory diagnosis
For photographers, drone pilots, camera operators and private clients
Recovering memory-card data without risking another write
In the Dysk i Spółka laboratory we recover data from SD, microSD, CompactFlash, CFast, XQD and CFexpress media used in cameras, drones, action cameras, camcorders and recorders. We handle deleted files, in-camera formatting, RAW file systems, 0 MB symptoms, damaged connectors and monolithic flash cases.
Cards can be delivered to our Warsaw laboratory or sent by courier from anywhere in Poland. This is useful for expats, production crews, wedding photographers and companies that cannot afford extra attempts on the original card. Send a package to the lab.
After the SD card, microSD, CFexpress, XQD or Cfast fails, do not perform the control recording and do not format the storage device in the camera. In the report, describe the camera, drone or camera model, error message and whether it is RAW photos, DCIM directories or broken MOV/MP4 recording.
Supported media
Card formats we work with
microSD cards
Drones, action cameras, phones, navigation units and compact recorders.
CompactFlash
Older professional cameras and commercial photo workflows.
XQD
Fast camera media that needs careful imaging before analysis.
CFexpress
High-bitrate professional photo and video cards used in modern cameras.
CFast
Production cards from cameras where interrupted video files may need repair.
Failure symptoms
Common cases that reach the laboratory
Camera asks to format the card
Formatting message and no visible files.
Deleted photos or video
The extent of recovery depends on whether there were no further records after deletion.
RAW or damaged file system
The computer may show RAW, missing folders, corrupted thumbnails or card errors.
Interrupted MOV, MP4 or RAW recording
The file may have missing headers, a damaged container or an incomplete video structure.
Damaged connector or cracked card
Fractures, dirt, flooding, or equipment problem when the vehicle is removed.
0 MB or not detected
This may point to controller failure, flash-memory degradation or communication problems.
Very slow readout
Repeated copy attempts can increase errors and reduce the amount of stable data.
Monolithic microSD or USB flash media
Some cases require laboratory-level reconstruction from flash memory rather than ordinary software.
Short case
A camera or drone card after a format warning
Symptoms
The camera reports a card error, the drone stopped recording, or the computer wants to format the media.
What not to do
Formatting, recording a test clip, or copying the same damaged card repeatedly can overwrite data or create new errors.
Safe first step
Put the card aside, note the device model and error message, then use the case form or phone the lab before transport.
Related symptoms
If the system shows RAW or a format message, read the guides on RAW drives and format prompts before testing the original media.
Photo and video recovery details
Photo and video material needs different diagnostics than ordinary documents
RAW and JPG photos
Recovery of image files, folder structures and metadata after deletion or formatting.
MOV, MP4 and AVI video
Container repair may be needed after interrupted recording or write failure.
Drones and action cameras
Cards from mobile, outdoor and high-vibration devices after recording errors.
Photo cameras
Private, wedding, event and commercial sessions where the card may hold the only copy.
Recorders and monitoring
Video continuity and playback verification matter as much as file extraction.
CFexpress / XQD / CFast recovery
High-speed professional cards with large files and high write rates.
Laboratory process
What it looks like to retrieve data from memory cards step by step
- 01
Diagnosis and risk assessment
We classify the problem: deletion, format, file-system damage, controller failure, connector damage or monolithic flash.
- 02
Media Image / Copy Work
Whenever possible, we work from a card image or a controlled laboratory read path.
- 03
Photo and video reconstruction
We recover files and repair video structures when the recording container is incomplete.
- 04
File verification
Recovered files are checked for readability, playback and priority folders.
- 05
Safe transmission of data
Recovered data is copied to an agreed device with confidential handling.
Confidentiality and priority
Material safety is part of the procedure
Due to the sensitive nature of the data, we offer priority diagnostics for memory cards and flash drives.
We work on clones of media, which protects the original from deterioration and minimises the risk of overwriting photos or videos.
We provide a confidential data handling process; we sign the NDA on request.
First hand over the storage device model and the symptoms. If this is a memory card or USB flash drive, don't record anything else and don't format it — you will get the instructions for securing the storage device for transport.
FAQ
FAQ - memory card recovery
The camera or computer asks to format the card. What should I do?
Do not format it. Stop using the card and report the symptoms before another write happens.
Can deleted photos be recovered?
Often yes, if the card was not used afterwards. The fewer new writes, the better the recovery options.
Will formatting help?
No. Formatting does not restore files and can remove structures needed for recovery.
What does RAW, 0 MB or very slow copying mean?
It may indicate file-system damage, controller faults or unstable flash memory.
How should I secure the card?
Stop writing, protect the connector, note the device model and ship the card safely.
SD and microSD cards: stop writing before diagnosis
After a format prompt, missing photos or interrupted recording, the card should not return to the camera, drone or recorder. New material can overwrite fragments needed for recovery.
Before you report a memory card
Related guides about memory cards and photo/video files
Before you ship a memory card to the lab, check the safe first steps after a read error and the backup workflow for photo and video material.
Memory card / USB drive not working
Common symptoms, mistakes and safe next steps when a small flash medium stops responding.
Read the guideCopy plan for photographer and video
How to reduce the risk of losing material after a shoot and before the next job starts.
Read the guide
Do not save new photos or videos on the card.
Describe the media type, camera or recorder model and symptom. We will assess the safest next step and the risk of further writes.
Drones, cameras and production cards
Cards from drones, action cameras and photo cameras
We do not create a separate page for drones and cameras, because this intention belongs to memory cards and photo/video work. If the SD, microSD, CFexpress, XQD or Cfast card asks for a format after the session, do not save new photos and do not run the repair in the camera.