Mac data recovery in san jose & the bay area
MacBook, iMac, Fusion Drive, Time Machine, APFS, and FileVault recovery
if it was stored on your Mac, we can help recover it
Documents, photos, videos, business files, creative projects, Time Machine backups, and personal data can still be recoverable when a MacBook, iMac, Mac mini, Mac Studio, Fusion Drive, SSD, or external Mac drive fails.
With 26+ years of experience, Apple-specific recovery tools, and secure lab procedures, Kotar Data Recovery provides professional Mac data recovery for clients across San Jose, San Francisco, and the Bay Area.
why your Mac data can still be recoverable
Mac computers use advanced storage systems such as APFS, HFS+, Fusion Drive, Time Machine, FileVault, and Apple SSD storage, but data loss can still happen after physical damage, file system corruption, failed updates, accidental deletion, or drive failure.
Our San Jose lab uses Apple-specific tools and secure recovery methods to evaluate the device, protect the original storage, create the safest available recovery copy, and rebuild your files from that copy.
supported Mac devices and recovery scenarios
We recover data from Mac computers, Apple storage systems, file systems, and common data loss scenarios.
Mac computers including MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iMac, Mac mini, Mac Studio, and Mac Pro
Mac storage devices including internal SSDs, hard drives, Fusion Drives, external Mac drives, and Time Machine backup drives
File systems and formats including APFS, HFS+, Core Storage, FileVault-encrypted volumes, and Time Machine backups
Operating systems including macOS, older OS X versions, and Apple-formatted external storage
Failure scenarios including logic board failure, storage chip failure, macOS update errors, reinstall issues, deleted files, corrupted volumes, reformatted drives, and drives that will not mount
common Mac data recovery problems we solve
Startup issues including spinning wheel, blinking folder, question mark folder, or Mac stuck on the Apple logo
Mac drive not mounting in Finder, Disk Utility, or the operating system
Corrupted APFS or HFS+ file systems causing missing files, unreadable folders, or unmounted volumes
Dropped or damaged MacBooks that will not power on, boot, or access storage normally
Failed macOS updates causing data loss, boot failure, or inaccessible user folders
Water or liquid damage affecting the logic board, SSD, or storage connection
Deleted files or emptied Trash involving documents, photos, videos, projects, and business files
Reformatted Mac drives with or without macOS reinstall
Time Machine backup corruption causing unreadable, incomplete, or broken backups
Encrypted Mac drives including FileVault and Apple T2-related recovery cases when proper credentials are available
Mac drive not mounting
If your Mac drive is not mounting in Finder, Disk Utility, or macOS, do not erase, initialize, or reinstall the system.
A Mac drive may fail to mount because of APFS corruption, HFS+ damage, SSD failure, bad sectors, external enclosure issues, or interrupted updates.
Our engineers evaluate the Mac storage first, protect the original media, and recover files from the safest available copy.
MacBook data recovery
We recover data from MacBook Pro and MacBook Air systems affected by SSD failure, liquid damage, logic board failure, accidental deletion, macOS corruption, failed updates, and devices that will not boot.
MacBook recovery can involve internal Apple SSDs, soldered storage, encrypted volumes, external backups, or damaged system files.
Our San Jose lab evaluates the device and explains the safest recovery option before work begins.
Time Machine recovery
We recover data from Time Machine backups that are corrupted, incomplete, deleted, reformatted, not mounting, or stored on failing external drives.
If your Time Machine backup drive is clicking, disconnecting, unreadable, or asking to be erased, stop using it and request a professional evaluation before running repair tools.
signs of a failing Mac drive or system
macOS will not boot or crashes at login
Mac is stuck on the Apple logo, spinning wheel, or question mark folder
Finder freezes or shows missing files and folders
Very slow performance or repeated spinning beachballs
Drive missing from Disk Utility
External Mac drive or Time Machine backup will not mount
Disk images will not mount or restore
Files appear blank, corrupted, or inaccessible
FileVault, T2, or Apple security recovery errors appear
what you should do and not do
Stop using your Mac immediately if important files are missing or the drive is failing.
Do not reinstall macOS if you need to recover files from the current system.
Do not run First Aid or repair utilities on a physically failing or unstable drive.
Do not erase, initialize, or reformat the drive if Disk Utility asks you to.
Save your FileVault, iCloud, and Apple ID information because encrypted recovery may require proper credentials.
Avoid powering or charging the device if the Mac has liquid damage or physical damage.
Contact professional Mac data recovery engineers before making additional changes to the device.
our 3-step Mac data recovery process
Free evaluation with Mac storage diagnosis and a fixed quote before work begins.
Bit-level imaging using professional tools to protect the original storage and preserve every recoverable block.
File recovery and verification with folder structure rebuilt and files checked before delivery.
how fast do you need your data back?
standard service - recovery during regular business hours
express service - completed in up to 72 hours
24/7 emergency service - round-the-clock recovery on request
why choose kotar for Mac data recovery
No data, no fee guarantee
Professional San Jose lab serving Mac data recovery clients across the Bay Area
26+ years of data recovery experience with Mac, Apple storage, and external drive failures
Apple-specific recovery tools for APFS, HFS+, FileVault, Core Storage, Fusion Drive, and Time Machine cases
Secure handling for personal, business, legal, medical, engineering, financial, and creative files
Transparent pricing with a fixed quote before work begins
Emergency service available for urgent Mac recovery cases
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