Mac Data Recovery

Mac Devices

At DriveSavers, data loss is only temporary and we prove it every day for Mac hard drive recovery. This is because DriveSavers has the fastest Standard Service turnaround time and the highest Mac data recovery success rate in the industry. We’re the experts who know how to recover a hard drive on a Mac!

Have you lost data from your Macintosh computer, such as critical business documents, music, photos or videos? Did you accidentally delete files or lose partitions? Have you lost data because you dropped your Macbook, spilled water on your Mac mini or your iMac was in a fire? Do you need help on how to recover files from a Mac hard drive?

Since 1985, DriveSavers has helped hundreds of thousands of customers who have lost data from desktop computers, laptops, servers, and iPhones or iPads running Mac OS or Apple iOS. Recovery HD for Mac OS isn’t always the solution. DriveSavers is Apple Authorized and our Mac data recovery engineers are Apple Certified, so sending your Macintosh computer to DriveSavers for data recovery will never void your warranty.

We Can Save It!©

Each data loss situation is unique. DriveSavers has developed propriety Mac HD recovery software and hardware that allows us to deliver custom Mac data recovery solutions for all common and catastrophic data loss situations. As a result, DriveSavers engineers consistently provide hard disk recovery on Macs that restores files and other data that other service providers have deemed lost forever. We recover data from mac hard drives on a daily basis—even when Recovery HD Mac can’t help!

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Mac Data Recovery Experts

Because DriveSavers Apple Certified data recovery engineers have the in-depth knowledge and technical expertise that comes from over 30 years experience with hard disk recovery for Mac, we have the highest success rate in the industry.

DriveSavers specializes in recovering data from all operating systems and all types of devices including desktop computers, laptops, servers, and iPhones or iPads running Mac OS or Apple iOS. This is the reason we routinely rescue lost Adobe files, mail servers, photos, videos, documents and other critical data for individuals and organizations of all sizes.

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Close Affiliations with Manufacturers

Apple is partnered with multiple drive manufacturers. Two Macbook Airs may contain SSDs from two different manufacturers. Because each device is constructed with unique components and configurations depending on the manufacturer, it is imperative that our data recovery engineers have in-depth knowledge of the various proprietary metadata structures and hardware.

DriveSavers has developed strategic technical alliances with Toshiba, Samsung, Seagate and other manufacturers of solid-state drives (SSDs), hard disk drives (HDDs) and more complex Fusion drives found in Macintosh computers. This has enabled our engineers to develop proprietary techniques, tools and technologies that aid in Mac data recovery. All major manufacturers authorize our data recovery services so working with DriveSavers will not void the original warranty of your Macintosh computer.

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Certified Secure Mac Data Recovery

When sensitive Macintosh computer data is being recovered, maintaining a high level of security isn’t an option—it’s a requirement. DriveSavers is the only data recovery company in the industry that undergoes an annual SSAE 18 SOC 2 Type II audit. This company-wide security audit assures our customers that every aspect of our facility and network is secure enough to protect personal and confidential data from a security breach during the Mac data recovery process.

Clients like Industrial Light and Magic, Harrison Ford, Willie Nelson, Beck and Bill Oakley, creator of The Simpsons, have all trusted DriveSavers with their critical data when they needed hard drive recovery. See who else has trusted DriveSavers.

RAID Data Recovery Experts

Our certified RAID data recovery engineers have the in-depth knowledge and technical expertise that comes from over 30 years of data recovery experience, allowing us to achieve the highest success rate in the industry. DriveSavers Enterprise Systems Group specializes in recovering data from all operating systems and all types of high-capacity devices including redundant arrays of independent disks (RAID), network attached storage (NAS), storage area networks (SAN) and multi-disk servers. We routinely rescue lost databases, ERP accounting systems, mail servers and other mission-critical data for organizations of all sizes.

Close Affiliations with RAID Manufacturers

Because RAID devices are constructed with unique components and configurations depending on the manufacturer, it is imperative that our data recovery engineers have in-depth knowledge of the various proprietary metadata structures and hardware.

Technical alliances with RAID controller manufacturers have enabled our engineers to develop proprietary techniques, tools and technologies that aid in data recovery from RAID devices based on solid-state drives (SSDs), hard disk drives (HDDs) and more complex hybrid and tiered storage environments. All major RAID manufacturers authorize our data recovery services so working with DriveSavers will not void your original warranty.

State of the Art Cleanroom

Extreme damage and data loss can result if any particulate matter enters an HDD. DriveSavers Certified ISO Class 5 Cleanroom is the most advanced data recovery Cleanroom in the industry. This dust-free, static-free, temperature– and humidity-controlled environment maximizes our data recovery successes on all storage devices by protecting the platters and electronic components on the drives from “killer particles” while they are open and vulnerable to damage.

Macintosh Computers

Devices

Macbook Data Recovery
Macbook Air Data Recovery
Macbook Pro Data Recovery
iMac Data Recovery
iMac Pro Data Recovery
Mac Pro Data Recovery
Mac mini Data Recovery
iPhone (all generations)
iPad (all generations)
iPad Pro Data Recovery

Types of Mac and Apple Data Storage

Hard disk drive (HDD)
Solid-state drive (SSD)
Fusion drive
NAND flash

Mac and Apple Storage Manufacturers

Seagate
Toshiba
Samsung
Hynix

Mac File Systems

HFS
HFS Plus (HFS+)
APFS
exFAT
FAT32

Why Macintosh Computers Fail

Hardware Failures

Mac file corruption
Lightning, flood or fire damage
Dropped device
Overheating
Media surface contamination
Power spike
Power supply burnout or failure
Vibration damage
Manufacturer defect
Power circuit malfunction

Human Error

Unintended or accidental deletion of files or records
Reformatting of Mac drive
Reformatting of partitions
Incorrect replacement of media components
Mistakenly overwritten Mac files
Employee sabotage
Lost/forgotten password
Macintosh computer user error

Why Choose DriveSavers for Mac Data Recovery

Speed: Fastest Standard Service turnaround time and highest Mac data recovery success rate
Data Security: Annual SSAE 18 SOC 2 Type II audit: the safest environment in the industry for your personal and confidential data
State-Of-The-Art: Certified ISO 5 Cleanroom minimizes airborne particles and maximizes data recovery results
Customer Service: Experienced U.S.-based data recovery advisors available 7 days per week
Service Options: Mac data recovery service options to meet every need

Written, All-Inclusive Quote: Initial estimate remains firm and will never exceed the maximum amount quoted
Equipped: Extensive in-house parts inventory—hardware replacement will never delay or defeat Mac data recovery
No Upfront Fees: We offer a free evaluation and never ask for a credit card until we have successfully recovered your data
Retain Your Warranty: DriveSavers is Apple Authorized—data recovery with DriveSavers will not void your original warranty!

Recover Your Mac Data Now

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Frequently Asked Questions

Service

How long does it take?
DriveSavers offers a range of turnaround times to best suit your needs for getting your recovered data back to you in a timely and economical manner.

Priority Service
Time Critical Recovery; Recovery begins upon receipt of drive – 365 days a year, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Standard Service
1-2 Business Day Turnaround; Fastest Standard turnaround time in the industry, at 24 to 48 hours during normal business hours, Monday through Friday.

Economy Service
5-7 Business Day Turnaround; An economical service option offering job completion during normal business hours.
10-14 Business Day Turnaround; Smart Devices

Do you offer a remote data recovery service?
In certain situations, DriveSavers provides unparalleled remote data recovery service for data loss situations that do not involve mechanical or physical damage. It is an ideal recovery option for RAID, NAS, and SAN systems, hardware too large to ship (i.e. large servers), and for highly sensitive data that needs to stay on-premises.

Will it change/ruin my warranty? (i.e. Apple, Samsung, etc.)
All data recoveries are performed in accordance with standards set by leading hard drive and data storage manufacturers. All leading manufacturers authorize DriveSavers to open sealed drive mechanisms; our data recovery process will not void their original warranty.

How do you return my data, what does it look like?
The recovered data is transferred onto a new storage device and shipped back to you along with the original device via FedEx. Your package will include easy-to-follow instructions and links to support videos on how to review and back up your recovered data.

Will my data be at risk?
Your data is never compromised. An exact copy of the original data on the source drive is made; all recovery attempts are done on the copy.

DriveSavers provides the highest level of data security in the data recovery industry today and is the only data recovery company in the industry today to post proof of annual, company-wide security audits.

The security control objectives established for our annual audit are designed to satisfy the stringent security requirements and audits mandated by the corporate clients and government agencies we serve.

DriveSavers is compliant with data privacy, security standards, and guidelines. DriveSavers undergoes an annual SOC 2 Type II audit of its internal data hosting and processing controls to guarantee that our data recovery services uphold the stringent data security and privacy protocols mandated by the corporate clients and government agencies we serve.

Certified Cleanroom
Data recoveries are performed in a pristine Cleanroom environment that meets ISO standards to minimize contamination and maximize recovery results.

Maximum Security
Accounting, auditing, and information security professionals have verified that the facility’s information technology controls and processes are operating effectively and provide maximum data security.

Data Safety
Your critical and proprietary data is safe from external breaches while on the firm’s network during the data recovery process.

Certified Engineers
Data recovery engineers are certified to properly and safely recover encrypted files and drives.

More about our certifications and security

Cost

What does it cost?
The final cost is determined by the success and completeness of the recovery and the selected turnaround time. A successful recovery will generally fall in the top third of the original quote range. We will never exceed the price that we initially quoted.

Why does the price have a range?
Every data loss scenario is different. Until the device has been examined by our Data Recovery Engineers, the severity and complexity of the data loss can’t be determined. After the free evaluation of your device, you will be provided a more accurate price range, however, the maximum final price will never exceed the maximum price that you were first quoted.

How do you determine the cost of the recovery?
The final cost of the recovery is determined by the complexity and completeness of the recovery, based on the complexity of the mechanical and/or logical issues, the quality of the recovered data, the quality of file names, and data structure. The final cost will never exceed the initial quote that you received when you first call DriveSavers. We call that our maximum price gap guarantee.

What if I only want a few files does that change the cost?
The work involved in recovering files from data storage devices is very complex. Whether you need one file or all files the effort is the same for the engineers, and we always attempt to recover all data on the device.

How do I pay you, when do you need my payment information?
Payment is collected when the recovery is complete, before shipping or pickup. You do not need to provide payment to start the data recovery process. DriveSavers accepts all major credit cards. Purchase orders and NET terms can be provided for Fortune 500 companies and government institutions.

We also offer two payment plan options PayPal Credit, a Digital Reusable Credit Line, and Affirm, a Consumer Finance Company.

View our payment plans

Success

What is the success rate for your recovery?
We have the highest chance of success in the industry. Our in-house R&D team combined with relationships with the industry-leading storage device manufacturers, allows us the highest opportunity for success, with over 90% recovery rate across all device types.

Can you recover the data?
Our engineers are stubborn, and will not stop attempting recovery until the data is recovered or it is determined by a number of engineers and a supervisor that the data is unrecoverable.

Have you worked on this specific issue before?
We’ve received hundreds of thousands of devices and hundreds of different issues. We have been in the data recovery business for over 35 years and have seen everything you can imagine - but there are always new data loss scenarios.

Can you recover data from XYZ?
DriveSavers recovers data from almost any digital storage device. Call our Data Recovery Advisors for a free quote 1.800.440.1904.

Why can't you guys just recover everything?
Some devices have logical issues (corruption, software errors, deletion) or physical issues (head crash) where data is destroyed beyond recovery.

What if you only recover a portion of the files and not all of them?
We will calculate the final cost of the data recovery based on the complexity and completeness of the recovery. It is our goal to get everything as it was before the data loss. If the files or documents you requested are not fully recovered, we will adjust the cost accordingly.

What happens if you cannot recover my data?
In the unlikely event that your data is not recoverable, there is NO charge for our data recovery attempt, and we even ship your device back to you, for free!

What does it look like when I have the data recovered? (HDD, Phones, Flash Drives, etc.)
In most cases, we are able to restore the original folder structure of the device, but in cases where there is damage to the directory, we will return the data in a custom file structure.

Payment Plans

What are your payment options?
We accept all major credit cards including Discovery and Diners Club. Business checks and Net 30 Purchase orders are an option with the approval of the DriveSavers accounting department.

Do you have payment plans?
We also offer two payment options PayPal Credit, a Digital Reusable Credit Line, and Affirm, a Consumer Finance Company.

View our payment plans

Shipping

How do I get my device to you?
Call us to set up an order and we will email you a free overnight shipping label.

How do I package a device to ship to you?
To safely ship your device to DriveSavers, follow these five steps:

Put your device in an antistatic bag or ziplock bag and seal it.
Wrap your device with an adequate amount of bubble wrap, about 2-5 inches for most types of devices. (Do not use packing peanuts or another lightweight packing. These tend to shift during shipping and can increase the chance of damage.)
Seal the sides of the bubble wrap with strong tape.
Put your device into a sturdy cardboard box and make sure it’s tightly packed. Your media should not be able to move around during shipment.
Securely apply tape to seal the box as well as place your prepaid overnight shipping label that you received with your service order confirmation on the top of the box.

Can I ship with anyone else besides FedEx?
You may ship your device to us using any mailing/shipping service. We suggest you use a service with tracking. We offer free prepaid overnight shipping only via FedEx.

Do I get the device I shipped to you back?
Yes, we ship the device back to you, unless you have asked us to recycle it for you.

Can I get my recovered data returned to me on the cloud?
We offer a Data Express service. Depending on the amount of data you need ASAP, we may be able to transfer data via our Data Express SFTP portal over the Internet. We would still ship the completed recovery to you.

Get more info about shipping best practices here

Location

Where is DriveSavers located?
DriveSavers is located in the San Francisco Bay Area, the technology hub of the world.
Our Cleanroom, engineers, call center, sales, and marketing team all work at the DriveSavers headquarters. We believe keeping the DriveSavers team in one location enhances our knowledge and supports our customers with the best data recovery services in the industry.

Do you have a local place or is there another company that does the same work?
DriveSavers is the industry leader in Data Recovery. DriveSavers strategically has a single data recovery lab, with all of our Data Recovery Engineers in a single location, helping with overall recoverability rates of devices due to increased collaboration between our team of engineers. Our single location also allows DriveSavers to have engineers who specialize in all different device types all in one single location. This ensures that all customers have a specialist working on their job.

Why does your website say you have a location near me, do you have a location near me?
We offer and have served all major cities and states throughout the United States on a daily basis. Although we do not have other physical locations - we work internationally and offer free shipping of your device to our certified secure data recovery lab.

Miscellaneous

What if I can’t recall the name of the folder or how it was stored?
Any information you can provide about the data you need to be recovered will help us to know what is most critical to you to ensure a successful recovery. However, we will attempt to recover all the data on the device.

Do you fix the devices?
No, and Yes – If the device is malfunctioning we may repair it using parts from our inventory in order to get it functioning long enough to get the data off. After the repair, the used part is then returned to the inventory.

If the repair involves soldering the device might seem to function when you receive it back. We don’t repair devices for reuse, at times devices are returned in a semi-functional manner.

Can you recover the data from the cloud or an online backup service?
No, you will need to contact your cloud provider or backup service provider.