lost file recovery
san jose & bay area experts
documents, photos, videos, archives – we bring them back
why lost files aren’t really gone
When a file is “deleted,” the data usually remains on your disk or SSD until new data overwrites it. Our Bay Area cleanroom lab uses forensic-grade tools to read underlying sectors and rebuild file systems — even after formatting, reinstallation, or accidental deletion.
devices & file types we recover
storage devices we handle
HDD & SSD (Windows, macOS, Linux)
External USB drives
RAID arrays & NAS volumes
USB flash drives & SD / CF cards
Cloud-sync services (OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox)
file types we restore
Office documents: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Photos: JPEG, RAW, HEIC
Videos: MOV, MP4, AVI
QuickBooks & accounting databases
Archives: ZIP, RAR, DMG, ISO
our 3-step file recovery process
Free Evaluation – We diagnose the file-system damage and provide a fixed quote.
Sector-Level Imaging – Bit-by-bit cloning preserves every fragment before recovery.
File Reconstruction & Verification – Folder trees rebuilt, files verified to open correctly.
how quickly do you need your data back
Standard – Recovery during business hours
Express – Completed in up to 72 hours
24/7 Emergency – Round-the-clock recovery available
why bay area clients choose kotar for lost file recovery
No-Data, No-Fee – Pay only if we recover your files
Free Shipping – Secure, door-to-door courier included across the Bay Area
Professional Lab – ISO-class clean bench prevents contamination
Transparent Pricing – Fixed quote within ~2 hours of arrival