Memory Card Recovery
Description
Heirloom's memory card recovery service helps recover valuable photographs, videos, documents, and other files from damaged or aging memory cards. We recover data from SD cards, microSD cards, CompactFlash cards, and many other memory card formats, transferring every recoverable file into organized digital folders in your private Heirloom cloud.
Every memory card receives a unique tracking number before recovery. All recoverable files from that card are transferred into a correspondingly named digital folder, making it easy to match your recovered files to the original media.
Whether you're sending memory cards, floppy disks, Zip disks, optical discs, photographs, videotapes, film reels, or other media, simply send everything together. Heirloom specialists carefully inspect every item, identify exactly what you've sent, evaluate whether recovery is likely to succeed, and prepare a detailed, itemized quote.
There is no counting, no guesswork, and no obligation. During our free inspection, Heirloom specialists determine whether each memory card is likely to be recoverable and classify it by storage capacity:
- Under 64 GB
- 64 GB to 256 GB
- Over 256 GB
Only cards we believe have a reasonable chance of successful recovery are included in your no-obligation quote. We begin recovery only after you've approved the quote and submitted payment.
Why Use a Memory Card Recovery Service?
Memory cards are reliable, but they can still fail because of accidental deletion, file corruption, electrical damage, physical damage, or normal wear. Professional recovery offers the best opportunity to preserve valuable files before additional data is lost.
Why Choose Heirloom?
Most recovery companies expect you to identify your card type and determine whether it's worth recovering before placing an order.
Heirloom doesn't.
Simply send your memory cards, and Heirloom specialists will:
- Identify every type of media you send
- Inspect every memory card for physical damage
- Evaluate the likelihood of successful recovery
- Classify each card by storage capacity
- Prepare a detailed, itemized quote
- Answer any questions before work begins
Only after you've reviewed and approved your quote do we begin recovering your files.
What types of memory cards can Heirloom transfer?
Heirloom transfers data from all major memory card formats, including CompactFlash (CF), Memory Stick, SD, and MicroSD. If you’re unsure what you have, Heirloom identifies each card during inspection.
How are memory card transfers priced?
Transfers are priced by capacity tier: under 64 GB, 64–256 GB, and over 256 GB. You don’t need to measure or calculate—Heirloom confirms capacity upon arrival.
What happens when Heirloom receives my memory cards?
When your memory cards (and any other media) arrive, Heirloom inspects each item and sends an itemized quote for your approval. No transfer work begins until you approve the quote.
How are my files labeled and organized?
Each memory card is assigned a unique file number. All data from that card is transferred into an online folder with the same number, preserving a clear link between the physical card and its digital files.
Will my original folders and file structure be preserved?
Yes. Heirloom preserves the entire object hierarchy—folders, subfolders, and files—exactly as they exist on the card.
Can I stream, share, or download my files?
Yes. Photos and videos can be streamed directly in Heirloom, shared with others, or downloaded to any computer. While files are transferred exactly as they exist, JPG images and standard video files will render on any device (and directly in Heirloom). Files created with outdated or proprietary software may require legacy programs to open.
What if my memory card is blank or unreadable?
Memory cards confirmed to be completely blank are credited back to you as store credit for other services. While Heirloom has a strong recovery rate, no data transfer can be guaranteed due to age, corruption, or prior damage.
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How It Works
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Ship Your Media
Ship or drop-off your media to our digitizing center.
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Approve Quote
We send your quote via email; You approve, we work.
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We Deliver
Receive your new files, Cloud account, & old media.
Invoice for services sent after quote approval.
Service guaranteed complete under 2 weeks, with average wait time only a few days.
