Quick scan to undelete
Just deleted something? DéjàFile reads your drive’s own records to bring files back with their original names, folders and dates intact.
Free data recovery for Windows
Deleted it? Get it back. For free.
DéjàFile recovers deleted files, photos and documents in minutes — with no cost, no account and no fuss. One small download that does what tools charging $70 do.
- Free forever
- Under 2 MB installer
- No account, no telemetry
- 100% on your PC
- 24 languages
- Windows 7 to 11
Why DéjàFile exists
Recovery shouldn’t cost you $70 when you’re already having a bad day.
Most recovery tools scan for free, show you that your files can be brought back, then ask for $70–$100 before they’ll hand anything over. DéjàFile does the same job — often better — and gives your files straight back. No paywall, no trial, no locked features, no catch.
Others charge to unlock the files they already found. DéjàFile just gives them back.
What it does
Everything the expensive tools do — and a few things they don’t.
A full recovery toolkit in a tiny installer under 2 MB, built to be calm and clear even if you’ve never heard the word “sector”.
Deep scan for formatted drives
Formatted the wrong drive, or hit corruption? DéjàFile reads the raw disk and rebuilds files from their contents — even when the filesystem is gone.
Recoverability shown up front
Every file is graded HIGH, MEDIUM or LOW before you lift a finger, so you know what will come back cleanly. No paying to find out.
It checks the file really opens
After recovery DéjàFile opens each file to confirm it works and marks it verified or damaged. Most tools just hand you a file and walk away.
Preview before you recover
Select any file to see its contents, thumbnail, size and location first — so you recover exactly what you meant to.
File Vault & version history
Turn on the File Vault and DéjàFile quietly keeps safe copies of files you care about, so you can step back to an earlier version any time you save over your work.
A guided mode for everyone
Not technical? A calm step-by-step wizard asks where the file was and what it was called, then shows you the matches. No jargon, no disk concepts.
Recover one file or thousands
Tick-box selection, select-all, filters by type and name, right-click menu and keyboard shortcuts — for a single photo or a whole folder at once.
Everything stays on your PC
No upload, no telemetry, no account. DéjàFile runs entirely offline and only ever writes recovered files where you tell it to.
Recovery you can trust
It tells you whether the file is actually intact.
When recovery finishes, DéjàFile opens each file to check it really works and badges it verified, damaged or unknown. You find out before you rely on it — not weeks later when you try to open it.
HIGH MEDIUM LOW DéjàFile grades every result before you recover, so there are no surprises.
How it works
Three steps, and you’re done.
Download and install
A tiny installer, under 2 MB — no bundled toolbars, no account, nothing sneaky. It sets up in seconds and opens straight away.
Scan your drive
Pick the drive you lost the file from. A quick scan finds recently deleted files; a deep scan digs deeper after a format.
Preview and recover
Check the recoverability rating, preview the file, then recover it to a safe place. DéjàFile confirms it opens afterwards.
File Vault & versioning
Undo a save you regret.
Beyond recovery, DéjàFile can look forward. Switch on the File Vault and it quietly keeps safe copies of the files you care about as they change. A per-file version timeline lets you step back through earlier versions and restore any one of them — so saving over your work is no longer a disaster.
- Automatic, quiet backups of files you choose
- A clear timeline of earlier versions for each file
- Restore any version with one click
DéjàFile vs typical paid tools
The same recovery, without the ransom.
| Feature | DéjàFile | Typical paid tool |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free forever | $70–$100 |
| Download size | Under 2 MB | 20–100+ MB |
| Account required | No | Often |
| See what’s recoverable before you pay | DéjàFile: yes | no |
| Verifies the file actually opens | DéjàFile: yes | rare |
| Deep scan after formatting | DéjàFile: yes | Paid tier |
| Runs 100% offline & private | DéjàFile: yes | Varies |
| Languages | 24 | A few |
Speaks your language
DéjàFile in 24 languages.
Every language is built into the same tiny installer and chosen automatically from your Windows settings, with a switcher in the system tray. Arabic and Hebrew flip the entire interface right-to-left — sidebar, columns and all.
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Questions
Straight answers.
Is DéjàFile really free?
Yes — free forever, with every feature unlocked. No trial, no watermark, no “recover 500 MB then pay”, and no account. It is freeware.
Is it safe to use?
Yes. DéjàFile runs entirely on your computer. Nothing is uploaded, there is no telemetry and no account. It only reads your disks, and writes recovered files to a location you choose.
Why does it need administrator rights?
Reading a drive directly — the only way to find deleted files — requires elevation on Windows. That is inherent to any recovery tool, and we state it plainly so it never feels suspicious.
Which versions of Windows does it run on?
Windows 7 SP1, 8, 8.1, 10 and 11, both 32-bit and 64-bit. It needs no .NET, Visual C++ redistributable or Java, and runs on a fresh Windows install with nothing else on it.
Can it recover files after formatting?
Yes. The deep scan reads the raw drive and rebuilds files from their internal signatures even after a format, corruption or a wiped partition.
Which drives and filesystems are supported?
NTFS, FAT12, FAT16, FAT32 and exFAT — internal drives, external drives, USB sticks, SD cards and camera memory cards.
Will my original filenames come back?
For recently deleted files, yes — names, folders and dates. For files rebuilt by a deep scan the original name no longer exists on the disk, so DéjàFile gives them a clear, honest name (and uses real detail like a photo’s capture date where it can).
How big is the download?
Under 2 MB. DéjàFile comes as a tiny installer — no bundled toolbars and no account — that sets up in a few seconds. It stays one of the smallest recovery tools you will find.
Does it work without an internet connection?
Completely. DéjàFile never needs a connection to find or recover your files.
Get your files back — for free.
One small download. No account, no upsell, no catch. Just your files, back where they belong.
Download DéjàFile for Windows