SD cards are high capacity storage devices which can be as small as a postage stamps. These cards are widely used to store pictures, videos, audios and other multimedia files. While they are easy and convenient to use, they are prone to errors if certain precautions are not taken while using them. For instance, there is a high possibility of an SD card getting corrupted if you have pulled it while its content are still open on a computer. The situation can be disastrous in cases if there is no backup available. Thanks to the advanced technology, a SD card recovery software is readily available these days.

Imagine a scenario, when transferring files from an SD card to computer, you pull out the card immediately after seeing the content on the screen. Later on when you check, you find out that all the files were not transferred. Giving a second shot, you again connect the card to computer and this time you find the files inaccessible.

Cause:

The SD card follows read/write principle to transfer data. In the above case, the data was being read from the memory card and written on to the computer. When you pulled out the card immediately after seeing the content, you corrupted the card. The card got corrupted due to an interruption with the read/write process. An SD card can also get corrupted owing to below listed human and logical errors:

• Switching off the computer while the transfer process is on

• Switching off the camera before an image in completely written

• Removing the card from a card reader while the files are getting transferred to the computer

• Using a memory card in two different cameras

• Virus attacks

• File system damage

Resolution:

If a card has got corrupted, it can only be fixed by formatting. Formatting will erase the previously stored data from the SD card, but will make the card reusable again. If you haven't maintain a backup of the data, a SD card recovery can save you a lot of time and efforts. However, one should never pick up any SD card recovery software before gauging its recovering capabilities. Make sure the software you choose has simple user interface to guide you through the process of successful recovery.

Stellar Phoenix Photo Recovery is a comprehensive solution which recovers all your lost/deleted multimedia files (pictures, videos, audios etc) from damaged and corrupted memory cards like SD, SDHC, CF, XD, MMC etc. The SD card recovery tool is available for both Windows and Mac users.