{"id":7812,"date":"2019-08-28T12:39:55","date_gmt":"2019-08-28T12:39:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/?p=7812"},"modified":"2025-12-09T08:53:00","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T08:53:00","slug":"how-to-repair-damaged-sd-card","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/how-to-repair-damaged-sd-card\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Repair Damaged SD Card Without Losing Crucial Data?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"block_sum\"><strong>Summary:-<\/strong> The SD card is a storage media device widely used in digital cameras, mobile phones, camcorders, and more. However, they are very easily prone to being corrupt or damaged. Therefore, keeping a backup of our files and protecting our SD card is important. In addition, if your SD card is broken or has errors, go through the blog below to find easy and comprehensive solutions. It provides a manual method and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/recovery\/removable-media-data-recovery.php\"><strong>Removable Media Recovery Tool<\/strong><\/a> to repair damaged SD cards.<p class=\"blog-btn\"><a class=\"sum-d-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/demo-version\/SysInfoTools-Removable-Media-Data-Recovery.exe\"><i class=\"icon-windows\"><\/i>  Download<\/a>   <a class=\"sum-b-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/buynow\/removable-media-data-recovery.php\"><i class=\"icon icon-basket\"><\/i>  Buy Now<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/div>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/how-to-repair-damaged-sd-card\/#Need_to_Recover_Data_from_a_Corrupt_SD_Card\" >Need to Recover Data from a Corrupt SD Card<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/how-to-repair-damaged-sd-card\/#How_to_Recover_Corrupted_SD_Card\" >How to Recover Corrupted SD Card?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/how-to-repair-damaged-sd-card\/#Method_1_Diagnose_and_Fix_the_SD_Card\" >Method 1: Diagnose and Fix the SD Card<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/how-to-repair-damaged-sd-card\/#Method_2_Diagnose_the_Driver_and_Fix_it\" >Method 2: Diagnose the Driver and Fix it<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/how-to-repair-damaged-sd-card\/#Method_3_Automated_Tool_to_Repair_Damaged_SD_Card\" >Method 3: Automated Tool to Repair Damaged SD Card<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/how-to-repair-damaged-sd-card\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Need_to_Recover_Data_from_a_Corrupt_SD_Card\"><\/span>Need to Recover Data from a Corrupt SD Card<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The SD card may be corrupted for many reasons which affects the data. That&#8217;s why it must be recovered beforehand. The significant reasons are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The SD card may be physically damaged which can affect its connectivity.<\/li>\n<li>Moreover, viruses, ransomware, and threats can result in data loss.<\/li>\n<li>Also, errors in the file can corrupt the device too. So, data must be protected.<\/li>\n<li>Outdated drivers won&#8217;t recognize SD cards and it will be difficult to access data.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Recover_Corrupted_SD_Card\"><\/span>How to Recover Corrupted SD Card?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are two approaches to repairing damaged SD Card. These are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Manual Method<\/li>\n<li>Professional Tool<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These methods with complete step-by-step processes are discussed in detail below.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1_Diagnose_and_Fix_the_SD_Card\"><\/span>Method 1: Diagnose and Fix the SD Card<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This manual method involves three different ways with the help of Windows utilities.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Recover Damaged Files from SD Card with Windows Tools?<\/h4>\n<p>This method uses the built-in Check Disk Utility Tool to identify the SD card issues and repair them to recover files. To use it, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open <strong>Command Prompt<\/strong> from the <strong>Start<\/strong> menu.<\/li>\n<li>In the command window, run cmd: <strong>chkdsk (drive letter of your SD card): \/f <\/strong>and hit<strong> Enter.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The chkdsk command will run and fix errors if found. You can then download your files into the system. The process may take some time if the size of the SD card is large.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Fix a Corrupted SD Card with Windows Error Check?<\/h4>\n<p>Follow the steps given below to repair your SD card:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/eject-usb-drive-safely\/\"><strong>Eject a USB Drive<\/strong><\/a> or<strong> connect<\/strong> your SD card to the system.<\/li>\n<li>Next, go to <strong>This PC<\/strong> and select your <strong>SD card<\/strong>. Right-click and choose <strong>Properties<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Further, go to <strong>Tools<\/strong> and click <strong>Check<\/strong> under the <strong>Error Checking<\/strong> section.<\/br><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/step3-8.jpg\" alt=\"Removable Media Recovery Tool Step 3\" width=\"437\" height=\"300\"><\/li>\n<li>After that, follow any other instructions it asks to fix the SD card issues.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using Diskpart Command to Repair Damaged SD Card<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Open <strong>Command Prompt <\/strong>on your system. Input <strong>diskpart<\/strong> and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Then, write the<strong> list disk<\/strong> command and again press <strong>Enter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Further, run the command: <strong>select disk (no. of your SD card). <\/strong>Press<strong> Enter.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>At last, provide the command <strong>recover<\/strong> and hit <strong>Enter<\/strong>.<\/br><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/step4-4.jpg\" alt=\"Removable Media Recovery Tool Step 4\" width=\"437\" height=\"300\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2_Diagnose_the_Driver_and_Fix_it\"><\/span>Method 2: Diagnose the Driver and Fix it<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Generally, outdated drivers cause you access issues though there is no huge problem with your SD cards. To check it and resolve it, follow the steps given.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Update Drivers<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Press the <strong>Windows + X<\/strong> key and select <strong>Device Manager <\/strong>from the list.<\/li>\n<li>Now, navigate to <strong>Disk Drives<\/strong>, find your <strong>SD card drive<\/strong>, right-click, and choose <strong>Update Driver<\/strong>.<\/br><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/step2-2.jpg\" alt=\"Removable Media Recovery Tool Step 2\" width=\"437\" height=\"300\"><\/li>\n<li>Next, choose <strong>Search automatically for updated drivers<\/strong> and follow further instructions. Install any available updates.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Change Drive Letters<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Again, press the <strong>Windows + X<\/strong> key and now select <strong>Disk Management<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Your SD card probably will be visible in <strong>Removable Drive <\/strong>if it is not accessible.<\/li>\n<li>Next, select SD card <strong>volume<\/strong>, right-click, and choose <strong>Change Drive Letter and Paths<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Further, hit the <strong>Change<\/strong> button, select <strong>Assign the following drive letter<\/strong>, choose a new letter, and click <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/br><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/step4-5.jpg\" alt=\"Removable Media Recovery Tool Step 4\" width=\"437\" height=\"300\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If the problem persists, you can simply <strong>uninstall and reinstall the driver<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_3_Automated_Tool_to_Repair_Damaged_SD_Card\"><\/span>Method 3: Automated Tool to Repair Damaged SD Card<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Are you worried about how to retrieve corrupted files from an SD card? The <strong>Removable Media Recovery Tool<\/strong> is a comprehensive solution for seamless repair and recovery of files. It has many features, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is widely compatible with all the versions of the system.<\/li>\n<li>Supports data recovery from all types of removable discs and drives.<\/li>\n<li>Moreover, it maintains data integrity and is secure recovery software.<\/li>\n<li>It an efforlessly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/fix-sd-card-reader-error-which-is-write-protected\/\"><strong>remove SD card reader issue which is Write Protected<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Steps to Repair and Recover Media from SD Cards<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Download and Install the tool on your system. Run it as an administrator.<\/li>\n<li>Now, select the corrupt or damaged <strong>Drive<\/strong> and click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>The volume details are presented on screen. Click <strong>Next<\/strong> to continue.<\/li>\n<li>Further, select the <strong>mode of recovery<\/strong> and click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/br><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/step4-6.jpg\" alt=\"Removable Media Recovery Tool Step 4\" width=\"437\" height=\"300\"><\/li>\n<li>After that, the scanning process starts. Once completed, click <strong>OK<\/strong>. Expand the tree hierarchy in the left pane.<\/li>\n<li>In addition, preview and select the files to recover, and hit the <strong>Save<\/strong> button.<\/br><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/step6-1.jpg\" alt=\"Removable Media Recovery Tool Step 6\" width=\"437\" height=\"300\"><\/li>\n<li>Subsequently, choose the destination to save the resultant file and click <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Finally, hit the <strong>Save<\/strong> button to complete the process.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Overall, it is clear that without safe ejection of drives, the SD card can easily be damaged and corrupted. Moreover, it can result in data loss. Thus, to avoid this particular measures should be taken. You can use manual methods to repair damaged SD cards safely. Indeed, for a worryless and quick solution, you can choose the suggested professional tool. It repairs your file and recovers data without any alterations or modifications.<\/p>\n<strong>Read Also:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/resolve-error-0x80071ac3-volume-is-dirty\/\">Resolve Error 0x80071ac3<\/a>\n<h4 class=\"faq_heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h4>\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1723529000947\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q. How do you fix corrupted files on an SD card?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans- <\/strong>To fix corrupted files on an SD card, use the Diskpart command in Powershell or cmd. Follow these steps:<br\/>1. Open <strong>Command Prompt<\/strong>. Write <strong>diskpart<\/strong> cmd and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>.<br\/>2. Next, write the <strong>list disk<\/strong> command and hit <strong>Enter<\/strong>.<br\/>3. Subsequently, run cmd: <strong>select disk (no. of your SD card). <\/strong>Then, hit<strong> Enter.<\/strong><br\/>4. Lastly, provide cmd <strong>recover<\/strong> and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1723529042648\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q. How do you recover files from a damaged SD Card on Windows 11?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans- <\/strong>To repair a damaged SD card on Windows 11, follow the given steps:<br\/>1. Install the professional tool on your system and run it.<br\/>2. Further, select the damaged <strong>drive<\/strong> and click <strong>Next<\/strong>. Check the volume details. Click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<br\/>3. After that, select the <strong>recovery mode<\/strong> and hit <strong>Next<\/strong>.<br\/>4. On completion of the scanning process, click <strong>OK<\/strong>. Next, expand the tree hierarchy, choose files to recover, and click the <strong>Save<\/strong> button.<br\/>5. 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