How to Recover Formatted Smart Media Card Data

When you delete images or data on a SmartMedia card or any other type of similar storage card the data becomes inaccessible, but it is not completely lost. Until the data is rewritten you may still be able to access the files again. To recover formatted SmartMedia card data you will need some file recovery software. There are a variety of programs available online, each performing very similar tasks. If you are unsuccessful with one you may find better luck with another. Recovery can be a very lengthy process so allow a number of hours for a card that contains multiple gigabytes of data.

F-Recovery for SmartMedia (Freeware)1

Download and install F-Recovery for SmartMedia.

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Launch F-Recovery for SmartMedia from the Start Menu.

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Connect your SmartMedia card to your computer (either via a card reader or an external device). Select the card in the "Flash Card" list.

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Click "Browse" and choose a location for your recovered files to go.

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Click "Start."

MjM Data Recovery--Photo Recovery (Freeware)1

Download and install MjM Data Recovery--Photo Recovery.

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Launch the program then connect your SmartMedia card to your computer.

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Click "Rescan Memory Devices." Select your SmartMedia card in the available list.

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Click "Search" to begin your search. You will choose a download location if files are recovered.

Smart Recovery (Freeware)1

Download and install Smart Recovery.

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Click "Start" then "All Programs" then "Smart Recovery."

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Connect your SmartMedia card to the card reader. Alternatively, connect a camera with the SmartMedia card inserted to your computer.

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Select the drive and click "Recover."

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