Hetman File Repair provides a robust solution for restoring damaged or incomplete files, particularly those that become corrupted after data recovery attempts, due to bad disk blocks, or from virus attacks. Unlike simple header patching, the software conducts a comprehensive bit-level analysis of the entire file content, identifying and correcting errors within file system structures and content blocks. This meticulous repair process enables users to regain access to, view, and edit previously inaccessible images and other files. The tool is capable of extracting all usable information from a damaged file and rebuilding it from scratch, preserving original quality where possible, such as with JPEG images (lossless repair without re-encoding). It supports a wide array of image formats including JPEG, TIFF, PNG, and BMP, handling various compression algorithms for TIFF files. Additionally, it can repair ZIP archives. Hetman File Repair™ operates with read-only access to ensure data safety and includes features like a pre-recovery visual preview and a low-level HEX editor, making it valuable for both home users and data recovery professionals.

Features & Benefits

• Comprehensive File Repair
  • Performs a bit-level analysis of the entire file content, detecting and correcting all types of errors in file system structures and content blocks.
• Repairs Files After Data Recovery Attempts
  • Fixes files that do not display or open correctly after a data recovery operation, rebuilding them from available information.
• Handles Bad Blocks on Disk
  • Successfully repairs files that were stored in areas of the disk containing bad blocks and came out damaged after recovery.
• Recovers from Virus Attacks
  • Can repair files damaged or partially overwritten during a virus attack.
• Digital Picture Repair
  • Repairs corrupted JPEG, TIFF, PNG, and BMP images. JPEG repair is lossless, preserving original quality and EXIF information. TIFF repair supports various formats and compression algorithms (LZW, JPEG, PackBit, CCITT 1D 2, Group 3 Fax 3, Group 4 Fax). PNG and BMP repair preserves original visual quality without re-compression.
• Pre-Recovery Preview & HEX Editor
  • Allows users to preview files before repair to confirm fixability and offers a low-level HEX editor for binary content review, useful for data recovery labs.