SD and microSD cards are widely used in cameras, smartphones, drones, and professional equipment. They provide portability and high storage capacity but are also prone to corruption, accidental formatting, and physical damage. For businesses, this can mean losing critical media assets or project files. For individuals, it often involves losing precious photos, videos, and personal memories.
At RecData, we provide expert SD card data recovery services across the UK, using advanced forensic techniques, chip-off methods, and partnerships with ISO-certified cleanroom labs to maximise recovery success.
Why SD Cards Fail
Although compact, SD cards are fragile and susceptible to a wide range of issues:
- Physical damage (broken, bent, cracked cards, liquid exposure)
- Connector wear or failure preventing device recognition
- File system corruption (RAW file system, unreadable card)
- Accidental formatting or deletion of files
- Bad sectors / NAND memory degradation
- Firmware issues or controller failure
- Virus, malware or ransomware infections affecting stored data
Because SD and microSD cards rely on NAND flash memory, recovery requires specialised chip-off and data reconstruction processes.
RecData SD Card Recovery Process
- Free evaluation and initial diagnosis.
- Physical repair of connectors or damaged casings.
- Chip-off recovery for cards with severe physical or electronic damage.
- Advanced imaging of NAND flash memory to stabilise data.
- File carving and logical reconstruction of deleted, formatted or corrupted files.
- Secure handling of sensitive or professional content.
- No recovery β No fee guarantee for transparency.
Supported SD Card Types & Brands
RecData recovers data from:
- Standard SD, microSD, miniSD, SDHC, SDXC, CFexpress, CompactFlash
- Cards used in DSLRs, drones, smartphones, GoPro, dashcams, CCTV systems
- Encrypted or password-protected memory cards
Supported brands include SanDisk, Kingston, Lexar, Samsung, Transcend, Toshiba, PNY, Sony, Panasonic and more.
Nationwide Coverage for UK Clients
Headquartered in London, RecData offers SD card recovery services nationwide, including Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Glasgow, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Bristol, Belfast, Sheffield and other major cities.
With a strong partner network and access to ISO-certified cleanroom labs, RecData can handle even the most complex SD card failures, ensuring high-end recovery results.
Case Studies
Corrupted SDXC Card (Media Agency, London)
Issue: A 128GB SDXC card from a professional camera became unreadable, holding client event footage.
Solution: Performed advanced NAND imaging and file carving.
Result: 98% of video files recovered within 72 hours.
Broken microSD (Private User, Manchester)
Issue: A microSD card physically cracked inside a smartphone.
Solution: Chip-off recovery extracted NAND data.
Result: Complete recovery of personal photos and WhatsApp backups.
Drone SD Card Failure (Construction Firm, Birmingham)
Issue: A droneβs SD card was corrupted mid-flight, losing aerial survey data.
Solution: Logical reconstruction of corrupted files.
Result: 95% recovery of project data, saving the clientβs deadline.
FAQ β SD Card Data Recovery UK
How much does SD card recovery cost?
Recovery costs typically range between Β£150 and Β£350 per card, depending on the damage. Diagnosis and quotation are free.
How long does SD card recovery take?
- Emergency service: within 48 hours
- Express service: 3β5 business days
- Standard service: 5β7 business days
Best SD card recovery company in the UK?
RecData is recognised as one of the most reliable SD and microSD recovery providers in the UK, thanks to nationwide coverage and collaboration with ISO-certified cleanroom labs.
Why Choose RecData
- Proven expertise with all SD and microSD formats
- Chip-off and advanced NAND imaging techniques
- Secure handling of professional and personal content
- UK-wide service coverage
- Transparent No recovery β No fee policy
- Fast turnaround for urgent cases
Contact RecData Today
π Phone: 02045207293
π Website: recdata.co.uk
βοΈ Email: info@recdata.co.uk
π Address: 1 Comber Grove, London SE5 0AS


















