MiniTool Mac Data Recovery

By MiniTool
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Key Details of MiniTool Mac Data Recovery

Recover your lost data from Mac OS.
Last updated on September 10, 2019
There have been 7 updates
Virus scan status:
Clean (it’s extremely likely that this software program is clean)

Editors’ Review

Download.com staffSeptember 10, 2019

MiniTool Data Recovery for Mac helps you recover files from your hard drive or an external drive. With just a few clicks, you can run a scan and find the files you're looking for.

Pros

Four options: This program can work to recover files in four different ways. These include Undelete Recovery, Damaged Partition Recovery, Lost Partition Recovery, and Digital Media Recovery, which is the option best suited for an external drive. All scans run quickly and display results, so you don't have to wait around to get your files back.

Lots of help: Tips show up periodically as you're working in the program to help you find the right tool. There is also a Technical Support page that includes links to a Manual, FAQs Page, and an email address for 24/7 technical support.

Cons

Intimidating interface: Once you get past the initial screen by making a selection about the type of recovery you want to attempt, the app's interface can get a little overwhelming, especially for beginners. However, if you're willing to invest a little time in reading the manual and the other Help resources, you can figure out what the next steps are regardless of your level of computer knowledge.

Bottom Line

MiniTool Data Recovery for Mac is a useful and versatile program that can help you recover many files you otherwise wouldn't be able to access. Although it can get a bit technical as you work through the steps of data recovery, the various resources provided can give you all the information you need to complete a successful retrieval of your files. The program is free to try with a limit of 1MB of restored data, and it costs $79 to buy.

Editors' note: This is a review of the trial version of MiniTool Data Recovery for Mac 2.3.

What’s new in version 3.0.2

New release to compatible with latest OS X El Captain

MiniTool Mac Data Recovery

By MiniTool
Trial version
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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: February 8, 2016

Latest update: September 10, 2019

Version: 3.0.2

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Mac

Operating System

Mac OS X 10.7
OS X 10.8
OS X 10.10
Mac OS X
OS X 10.11
OS X 10.9

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 320,616

Downloads Last Week: 5

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User Reviews

4.1/5

77 User Votes

Freeware performed perfectly
blillicoJanuary 20, 2015
Pros
500G WD external hdd would not mount and could not be repaired by DiskUtility. Downloaded freeware above, began scan at 7pm, set macmini to "never sleep" and let it run overnight. Awoke to the hdd properly mounted and all files recovered.
Cons
There was no report from the software showing what had been repaired or recovered etc. Time machine appears to not be working anymore, but I don't care, I will not be relying on this hdd for anything more than third tier redundancy from now on.
Summary
My hdd was not dropped or damaged, it is just old and must have experienced some failure in the boot sequence that prevented it from mounting. I am not sure what the software did or repaired, it just worked. A report would have been nice to understand what happened, but I'm not complaining.
Where other tools failed, this one worked!
borogovesMay 23, 2014
Pros
Found all the important files I was looking for in my damaged hard drive. It shows preserved directory structure when it can find it. It took a full day to scan the disk prior to being able to restore files--that's pretty standard apparently. But once scanned, the lookup of filenames and restoring individual files was really zippy.
Cons
Not terribly intuitive to use; but hopefully you're not doing this every day. Doesn't have prebuilt filename filters for a lot of file types common to Mac (for example, you can't filter on '.key' to look for Keynote files). You *think* you're going to be able to recreate your hard drive from the files themselves, but it's so much harder when the directory structure isn't intact. So many directories on the Mac have parallel structures, or have structures that you never see except when you're trying to recover something like your email or your photo library.
Summary
Perfectly manageable disk recovery at a good price.
Useless! App Crashes Immediately
fixmedocMay 20, 2014
Pros
There are none
Cons
App Crashes once you select an option.
Summary
Useless app crashes!
Only one of three data recovery programs that worked.
jdhyunApril 6, 2014
Pros
Easy to use.
Cons
Takes time to scan the files in larger drives.
Summary
Did not provide error messages stating the files could not be recovered.
COULDN'T FIND EITHER OF MY 2 MAC EXTERNAL DRIVES
BigIslandFrankieDecember 3, 2013
Pros
Looks easy to use with Icons that are pretty self explanatory.
Cons
Doesn't seem to find much to restore,.. maybe this App works better on a Windows PC computer.
Summary
Had to resort to other ways to find and restore my lost data. Mini Tool didn't find anything for me!
Just like the rest, mislead into thinking it's free
ToneluxNovember 30, 2013
Pros
don't care
Cons
Just like the rest, they mislead you into thinking it's free. I don't mind paying, but I would like to know CLEARLY up front.
Summary
1MB not 1GB for trial
tomsn68November 7, 2013
Pros
Seems easy
Cons
Description from publisher says "What's new in this version: With Free Edition, user can restore lost data up to 1 GB" However after launching you it say you can restore up to 1MB of data. Felt suckered into downloading.
Summary
Descption from publisher says "What's new in this version: With Free Edition, user can restore lost data up to 1 GB" However after launching you it say you can restore up to 1MB of data. Felt suckered into downloading.
Easy, Free and gets the job done.
alcam95October 26, 2013
Pros
I got all my photos back that i had lost and it really didn't take much time at all. The process is easy to follow and i was amazed that it retrieved files i thought i had lost months ago.
Cons
The only con i really had was mainly because of my own ignorance of technical terms. When it asked to pick which external device, i was slightly confused as to which one to pick as it all just seemed like jargon. Eventually figured it out however, and obviously not everyone would have the same problem i did.
Summary
Always wary of downloading files off the internet, i found myself in a desperate situation after my photos miraculously deleted after plugging into my mac ( not the first time). Luckily this software worked and everything i needed was returned. Highly recommended.
Slow and recovered next to nothing!
gigic7DLMarch 11, 2013
Pros
None nada zip.
Cons
Slow, not effective.
Summary
Don't bother with this.
Supports iPods, BUT BEWARE - not all iPods.
madinagoodwayDecember 14, 2012
Pros
This is probably a great product for recovering data from iPod, as long as you have the right kind of iPod.
Cons
Nowhere does it say it doesn't support iPod with iOS.
Summary
On developer's website it says "It support IDE, SATA, SCSI, USB hard disk, memory card, USB flash drive and iPod." Nowhere does it say it doesn't support iPod with iOS, not even in CNet's Publisher's Description. I am disappointed at the lack of this piece of essential data. Hoping to get my money back which the developer has agreed to.

Developer’s Description

Recover your lost data from Mac OS.

MiniTool Mac Data Recovery is an all in one file recovery software for home and business user. It can recover deleted file and folder, restore lost data even the partition is formatted or deleted, restore data from corrupted hard drive, virus infection, and unexpected system shutdown or software failure. It support IDE, SATA, SCSI, USB hard disk, memory card, USB flash drive and iPod.