Can’t open an important file? Seeing “file is corrupted”, “format not recognised”, or “cannot open this document”?
At Dr IT Services, we offer expert corrupt file recovery in Birmingham, repairing damaged documents, spreadsheets, photos, videos and more — from hard drives, USBs, SSDs and memory cards.
We use specialist forensic tools to recover or rebuild partially damaged files that standard software can’t fix.
Common Corrupted File Types We Recover
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- 📄 Word documents (.doc, .docx)
- 📊 Excel spreadsheets (.xls, .xlsx)
Can’t open an important file? Seeing “file is corrupted”, “format not recognised”, or “cannot open this document”?
At Dr IT Services, we offer expert corrupt file recovery in Birmingham, repairing damaged documents, spreadsheets, photos, videos and more — from hard drives, USBs, SSDs and memory cards.
We use specialist forensic tools to recover or rebuild partially damaged files that standard software can’t fix.
Common Corrupted File Types We Recover
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- 📄 Word documents (.doc, .docx)
- 📊 Excel spreadsheets (.xls, .xlsx)
- 📷 Photos (.jpg, .png, .nef, .cr2)
- 🎥 Videos (.mp4, .mov, .avi, .mkv)
- 📁 PDFs, PowerPoints, ZIP/RAR files
- 🎼 Audio files (.mp3, .wav, .flac)
- 📂 Outlook PST/OST files, databases
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Even if the file is unreadable or only partially accessible, we may be able to repair or extract its content.
Why Do Files Get Corrupted?
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- Unexpected shutdown or crash while saving
- Disk errors or bad sectors on SSD/HDD
- Power surges, forced shutdowns
- File system corruption (NTFS, APFS, exFAT)
- Incomplete transfers or faulty USB ports
- Malware or ransomware tampering
- Bit rot on old backup drives
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We can also recover corrupted files from formatted or deleted drives — see formatted drive recovery
Why Choose Dr IT?
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- ✅ 20+ Years of Data Recovery Expertise
- ✅ Advanced Forensic Repair Tools
- ✅ Partial File Extraction or Hex-Based Repair
- ✅ File Rebuild Without Writing to Original Media
- ✅ 90%+ Recovery Success on Office Docs & Media
- ✅ 300+ Local 5-Star Reviews
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Learn more about our recovery approach
Our Corrupt File Recovery Process
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- 🔍 Clone or image the storage media
- 🧠 Identify headers, file structure & metadata issues
- 🧰 Attempt repair using document/video rebuild tools
- 📁 Extract valid file content to new media
- ✅ Return working version, if possible, or best-effort recovery
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If a file is unrecoverable, you don’t pay. We operate a No Data, No Fee guarantee.
Pricing & Turnaround
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- Per file recovery: from £30
- Batch file or large file recovery: from £60–£120
- Turnaround: 1–3 working days
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Areas We Cover
File recovery services available across:
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- Edgbaston, Selly Oak, Harborne
- Northfield, Kings Norton, Quinton
- Smethwick, West Bromwich, Handsworth and more
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Real Reviews
“My Excel report wouldn’t open at all. Dr IT recovered the entire file in less than 48 hours!” – ★★★★★ Anita J.
“Wedding video was glitching badly — now it plays perfectly. Can’t thank them enough.” – ★★★★★ David C.
FAQs – Corrupted File Repair
Can you fix partially overwritten files?
Sometimes — we assess the damage and attempt partial content reconstruction where headers and metadata still exist.
Can you fix files from external drives or USBs?
Yes — including USB sticks, SD cards, and SSDs with errors.
Can you repair encrypted files?
If the encryption key is available, we can attempt decryption and repair.
Book a File Recovery Now
📞 Call: 07405 149750
✉️ Contact us today
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Also lost files completely?
See our deleted file recovery service
Or recover files from formatted drives
- 📷 Photos (.jpg, .png, .nef, .cr2)
- 🎥 Videos (.mp4, .mov, .avi, .mkv)
- 📁 PDFs, PowerPoints, ZIP/RAR files
- 🎼 Audio files (.mp3, .wav, .flac)
- 📂 Outlook PST/OST files, databases
Even if the file is unreadable or only partially accessible, we may be able to repair or extract its content.
Why Do Files Get Corrupted?
- Unexpected shutdown or crash while saving
- Disk errors or bad sectors on SSD/HDD
- Power surges, forced shutdowns
- File system corruption (NTFS, APFS, exFAT)
- Incomplete transfers or faulty USB ports
- Malware or ransomware tampering
- Bit rot on old backup drives
We can also recover corrupted files from formatted or deleted drives — see formatted drive recovery
Why Choose Dr IT?
- ✅ 20+ Years of Data Recovery Expertise
- ✅ Advanced Forensic Repair Tools
- ✅ Partial File Extraction or Hex-Based Repair
- ✅ File Rebuild Without Writing to Original Media
- ✅ 90%+ Recovery Success on Office Docs & Media
- ✅ 300+ Local 5-Star Reviews
Learn more about our recovery approach
Our Corrupt File Recovery Process
- 🔍 Clone or image the storage media
- 🧠 Identify headers, file structure & metadata issues
- 🧰 Attempt repair using document/video rebuild tools
- 📁 Extract valid file content to new media
- ✅ Return working version, if possible, or best-effort recovery
If a file is unrecoverable, you don’t pay. We operate a No Data, No Fee guarantee.
Pricing & Turnaround
- Per file recovery: from £30
- Batch file or large file recovery: from £60–£120
- Turnaround: 1–3 working days
Areas We Cover
File recovery services available across:
- Edgbaston, Selly Oak, Harborne
- Northfield, Kings Norton, Quinton
- Smethwick, West Bromwich, Handsworth and more
Real Reviews
“My Excel report wouldn’t open at all. Dr IT recovered the entire file in less than 48 hours!” – ★★★★★ Anita J.
“Wedding video was glitching badly — now it plays perfectly. Can’t thank them enough.” – ★★★★★ David C.
FAQs – Corrupted File Repair
Can you fix partially overwritten files?
Sometimes — we assess the damage and attempt partial content reconstruction where headers and metadata still exist.
Can you fix files from external drives or USBs?
Yes — including USB sticks, SD cards, and SSDs with errors.
Can you repair encrypted files?
If the encryption key is available, we can attempt decryption and repair.
Book a File Recovery Now
📞 Call: 07405 149750
✉️ Contact us today
Also lost files completely?
See our deleted file recovery service
Or recover files from formatted drives