about kotar data recovery
26+ years of in-house data recovery expertise from our San Jose lab
Kotar Data Recovery is a professional data recovery company based in San Jose, California, specializing in the recovery of lost data from hard drives, SSDs, RAID systems, servers, Macs, smartphones, flash media, virtual machines, helium hard drives, and other storage technologies.
Since 1999, we have helped individuals, businesses, IT teams, professionals, and organizations recover important data through secure, carefully managed recovery procedures.
All diagnostics, imaging, recovery, file reconstruction, and verification are performed in-house at our San Jose lab.
We never outsource your device or data to third-party data recovery companies.
what makes kotar different
In-house recovery from start to finish - all recovery work is performed at our San Jose lab without sending devices or customer data to outside recovery companies
26+ years of experience - specialized data recovery expertise since 1999 across hard drives, SSDs, RAID systems, servers, Macs, phones, flash media, and complex storage environments
Research and development expertise - our team develops recovery methods, tools, and solutions for challenging storage failures
Proprietary recovery tools and techniques - internally developed solutions help address complex recovery cases that require specialized approaches
Free evaluation and fixed quote - your device is examined within 2 hours after it arrives at our San Jose lab, and we provide the recovery options and a fixed quote before work begins
No data, no fee guarantee - customers do not pay recovery fees when the agreed recoverable data cannot be recovered
Secure handling and confidentiality - personal, business, legal, healthcare, financial, engineering, and creative data is handled with strict security procedures
our data recovery expertise
Data recovery requires more than specialized equipment.
It requires experience understanding how different storage technologies fail and how to safely recover data without causing additional damage.
Our engineers work with:
Hard drives and external storage
SSD, NVMe, M.2, and flash-based storage
RAID, NAS, SAN, and server environments
Mac and Apple storage systems
Smartphones and mobile devices
USB drives and memory cards
Virtual machines and virtual disks
Cloud-connected storage and backup environments
Helium and high-capacity enterprise hard drives
research and development
In 2005, Kotar established its Data Recovery Research Department to develop specialized tools, techniques, and solutions for difficult recovery cases.
Our R&D work focuses on improving recovery methods, analyzing complex storage failures, and creating specialized solutions for situations where standard approaches are not sufficient.
The development of the WD-HA Pro and other internally created recovery tools reflects our long-term commitment to innovation in the data recovery industry.
Today, our engineers combine hands-on recovery experience with advanced tools, automation, machine learning, and specialized techniques to address complex recovery cases.
how it all started
The Kotar family began working with office machines and computers in the 1960s.
By the late 1990s and early 2000s, customers increasingly needed help recovering important information from failed storage devices. This led to a dedicated focus on professional data recovery.
In 1999, Robert Kotar began offering data recovery services in Europe. In 2012, he expanded operations to Silicon Valley, establishing Kotar Data Recovery in San Jose.
Since then, the company has handled thousands of recovery cases involving individual users, businesses, IT professionals, servers, RAID systems, SSDs, smartphones, and other storage technologies.
founder and leadership
Robert Kotar, founder and owner of Kotar Data Recovery, leads the company's ongoing research, development, and technical recovery efforts.
With decades of hands-on experience in storage technology and data recovery, Robert works closely with engineers and specialists to develop practical solutions for complex recovery challenges.
Beyond technology and engineering, Robert believes every customer's data has personal value. Whether it contains family memories, important business files, research, or professional work, each recovery case is handled with the same care and attention he would expect for his own important data.
His goal has always been to combine technical expertise, innovation, and genuine commitment to helping people recover what matters most.
technology and innovation
Modern storage systems continue to become more complex, from high-capacity hard drives and advanced SSDs to virtualized environments and cloud-connected storage.
Kotar Data Recovery combines:
Specialized recovery equipment
Specialized engineering knowledge
In-house research and development
Advanced data analysis techniques
Machine learning and automation tools where appropriate
Hands-on experience with complex storage failures
Technology supports our engineers, but successful recovery still depends on careful evaluation, experience, and the correct recovery strategy for each individual case.
security and confidentiality
Data recovery often involves highly personal or confidential information.
We protect customer data through secure handling procedures throughout the recovery process.
All diagnostics, imaging, recovery, file reconstruction, and verification are completed in-house at our San Jose lab.
We never outsource your device or data to third-party data recovery companies.
Confidentiality agreements can also be arranged when required for business, legal, healthcare, and other sensitive recovery cases.
serving individuals and organizations
We support:
Individuals recovering personal photos, videos, documents, and important memories
Small businesses protecting operational files and business records
IT teams managing failed storage systems and urgent recovery situations
Technology companies handling complex storage failures
Creative professionals protecting valuable media projects
Legal, healthcare, engineering, financial, and professional organizations requiring secure recovery
Our goal is the same in every case: recover important data safely, securely, and transparently.
ready to recover your data?
call (408) 455-4310 to speak with a data recovery expert
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send us email at restore@kotar.us
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