Accidentally deleted some important GoPro videos and I’m freaking out. These videos mean a lot to me and I really need to get them back. Can anyone guide me through the process of recovering them?
Oh no! Losing those GoPro vids is a total nightmare 
But don’t freak out just yet, there’s hope! Here’s a step-by-step way to try and get those precious files back.
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Stop Using the SD Card: First things first, don’t use the SD card at all. Any new data written to it could overwrite your deleted videos and make them irrecoverable.
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Disk Drill To the Rescue: Trust me, this tool is a lifesaver. You’ll want to download Disk Drill, which is specifically designed for recovering lost data from SD cards and other storage devices.
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Install and Scan: Once you’ve got Disk Drill installed on your computer, insert your GoPro’s SD card into your PC using a card reader. Open Disk Drill and select the SD card from the list of devices. Click the ‘Recover’ button to start the scan. Sit tight, this might take a while, especially if there’s a lot of data on the card.
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Preview and Recover: After the scan is complete, Disk Drill will show you a list of recoverable files. Preview the files to make sure they’re the ones you need. Then, select the specific videos and click ‘Recover’ again to restore them.
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Save the Recovered Videos: Make sure to save your recovered videos to a different location than the SD card—like your computer’s hard drive or an external drive, just to avoid any mishaps.
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Backup Your Videos: Once your files are safe, consider backing them up to another device or cloud storage to avoid future crises!
Disk Drill is super user-friendly and really effective, so give it a shot. Keeping fingers crossed for ya!
Oh, geez, losing GoPro vids really can make you feel like your whole day’s ruined. But hold up, there might be a way to fix this.
Alright, so @himmelsjager already covered Disk Drill which is a solid option. Here’s another approach to throw in the mix:
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Professional Data Recovery Services – If the DIY methods don’t work out, considering professional help isn’t a bad idea. Sometimes specialized companies have advanced tools and techniques that just get the job done.
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Photorec – Another handy tool is Photorec. It’s free and can recover a wide variety of file formats. Download it, run the program, and conduct a scan on your SD card. The user interface is pretty basic, but it works quite well.
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SD Card Maintenance Tools – If you’re using a SanDisk card, for instance, they have their own SanDisk RescuePRO software. Some brands have tailored solutions that might give better results.
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Check GoPro Cloud – If you had the auto-upload feature turned on, your videos might’ve been saved to the GoPro Cloud. It’s a long shot but worth checking out.
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System Restore – Ok, this one is a bit of a unicorn move but try checking if your system’s recent backup have copies of the deleted videos.
One more thing, it’s really crucial you don’t touch or copy new stuff onto that SD card until you try recovering the deleted videos. Every new file you save could overwrite the lost data and make recovery impossible.
And yeah, once you’ve recovered your GoPro videos, back them up in multiple locations. Save yourself from a future heart attack!
Alright, don’t despair – hope you manage to recover your files! 