Stellar Data Recovery for Windows
File recovery software
Backup software
Data recovery software
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What is Stellar Data Recovery for Windows
Stellar Data Recovery for Windows is a Windows utility for recovering lost or deleted files from PCs and removable storage after deletion, formatting, corruption, or partition issues. It targets individual users and IT staff who need ad-hoc recovery from local disks, SSDs, USB drives, and memory cards rather than ongoing backup operations. The product provides scan-and-preview workflows and supports recovery from common Windows file systems, with edition-based features such as recovery from unbootable systems and RAID reconstruction.
Broad Windows recovery scenarios
The tool is designed for common end-user recovery events such as accidental deletion, formatted drives, and file-system corruption. It supports recovery from internal and external storage typically used with Windows PCs (HDD/SSD/USB/SD). This makes it suitable for one-off incident response where a full backup platform is not available.
Preview and selective restore
It provides file discovery with filtering and preview for many file types before recovery. Selective restore can reduce time and storage compared with restoring entire volumes. This workflow fits desktop support and small IT teams handling targeted recovery requests.
Advanced editions for complex cases
Higher-tier editions add capabilities such as creating a bootable recovery environment for unbootable Windows systems and RAID recovery/reconstruction options. These features address scenarios that basic file-undeletion tools often do not cover. The edition structure allows organizations to choose functionality based on incident complexity.
Not a backup platform
Despite overlap in outcomes (restoring data), it is primarily a recovery utility rather than a centralized backup and disaster recovery system. It does not replace policy-driven, scheduled backups with retention, immutability, and centralized administration. Organizations needing continuous protection typically require separate backup software.
Limited enterprise management features
The product is oriented to single-machine or technician-led workflows rather than fleet-wide deployment and reporting. It generally lacks the governance controls, role-based administration, and multi-tenant management expected in enterprise data protection suites. This can make standardization and auditing harder at scale.
Results depend on media condition
As with most file recovery tools, recovery success depends on whether data blocks have been overwritten and on the health of the storage device. SSD TRIM behavior and severe physical media failures can reduce recoverability. In such cases, professional lab recovery services may be required beyond software-only recovery.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free (recover up to 1 GB) | Free download / scan & preview; recover up to 1 GB; available as the Free (evaluation) edition on Stellar's site. |
| Standard | $59.99 per year (annual) | Recover documents, photos, videos, emails; recovery from formatted systems; internal & external devices; BitLocker support; single-computer license. (Discounted from $69.99 on site.) |
| Professional | $89.99 per year (annual) | All Standard features + lost-partition recovery, recovery from non-booting/unbootable systems, disk imaging, SMART drive monitoring; single-computer license. (Discounted from $99.99 on site.) |
| Premium | $99.99 per year (annual) | All Professional features + repair corrupt videos & photos, repair multiple videos at once, extract thumbnails of images. (Discounted from $209.99 on site.) |
| Technician (for pros/RAID/NAS) | $199 per year (annual) | Advanced features for RAID (0/5/6) recovery, RAW recovery, multi-system / technician usage; listed as a higher-tier/technician edition on Stellar's site. |
Notes: Prices above are the annual subscription prices shown on Stellar's official product/buy pages (site displays regional currency variants and periodic discounts). Some editions (including Lifetime/perpetual licenses) are offered on the site as an alternative to annual subscriptions; price and availability vary by edition and region.
Seller details
Stellar Information Technology Pvt. Ltd.
Gurugram, Haryana, India
1993
Private
https://www.stellarinfo.com/
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