How to Retrieve Deleted Audio Files: A Comprehensive Guide
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Summary
Learn how to retrieve deleted audio files effortlessly with our comprehensive guide, covering built-in tools and third-party software for Windows, MacOS, Android, and iOS. Follow step-by-step instructions to recover your lost audio files and prevent future data loss.
![recover audio file](/uploadimg/en/2024/7/2024-07-16-16_08_28_ff292d90652d439b87ac883bc96a63be.png)
![Windows Recycle Bin](https://www.reneelab.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/07/windowsRecycleBin.png)
![Mac - Trash](/uploadimg/en/2024/7/2024-07-16-16_08_28_c7315f90bb914df781b31e66642cb3c4.png)
Windows: Using File History
![Working with File History from the Control Panel](/uploadimg/en/2024/7/2024-07-16-16_08_30_9669dcfa34ed4a12beabdc52ed6cbab0.png)
![folder properties](https://www.reneelab.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/07/en_folder_properties.png)
![file previous versions for file history](https://www.reneelab.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/07/en_file_previous_versions.png)
MacOS: Using Time Machine
![mac enter time machine](https://www.reneelab.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/07/en_mac_enter_time_machine.png)
SHIFT + DEL
to delete the files, then it is out of System control. But fortunately, in most cases, the file data is still existing some where in your hard drive, you will need third-party professional softwares to recover these file data.- Uncompressed audio formats, such as
WAV
,AIFF
,AU
or raw header-lessPCM
; Note wav can also use compression as well. - Formats with lossless compression, such as
FLAC
, Monkey’s Audio (filename extension.ape
), WavPack (filename extension.wv
),TTA
,ATRAC Advanced Lossless
,ALAC
(filename extension.m4a
),MPEG-4 SLS
,MPEG-4 ALS
,MPEG-4 DST
, Windows Media Audio Lossless (WMA
Lossless), and Shorten (SHN
). - Formats with lossy compression, such as
Opus
,MP3
,Vorbis
,Musepack
,AAC
,ATRAC
and Windows Media Audio Lossy (WMA lossy
).
![Renee Undeleter data Recovery software](https://www.reneelab.com/wp-content/themes/dt-the7/images/grey.png)
Easy to use Only simple steps to recover data from storage devices.
Multiple scan modes Fast partition scan, whole partition scan and whole disk scan for different recovery needs.
File types Support to recover pictures, videos, audios, documents, mails, etc.
Supported storage devices Recover data from recycle bin, SD card, external disk, etc.
Supported systems Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP, 2000 and Mac OS X10.6, 10.7, 10.8.
Easy to use Only simple steps to recover data from storage devices.
Multiple scan modes - 3 scan modes for different recovery needs.
Supported storage devices Recover data from recycle bin, SD card, external disk, etc.
![data recovery in renee undeleter](https://www.reneelab.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/05/fast-partition-scan-undeleter.png)
![fast scan lost data](https://www.reneelab.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/renee-undeleter-fast-scan.jpg)
![scan disk with Renee Undeleter](https://www.reneelab.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/renee-undeleter-data-recovery.jpg)
![preview music files](https://www.reneelab.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/en_undeleter_preview_music.png)
![preview deleted mkv video file](https://www.reneelab.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/en_undeleter_preview_deleted_video_mkv_file.png)
- 1. Highly reliable tool for recovering deleted audio files on both Windows and MacOS.
- 2. Specializes in retrieving various types of files including those lost due to accidental deletion, system crashes, or formatting.
- 3. Offers multiple scan options such as Fast Partition Scan and Whole Disk Scan to cater to different recovery needs.
- 4. Supports previewing audio and video files before recovery.
Cons:
- 1. Requires downloading and installing third-party software, which may not be ideal for users looking for built-in solutions.
![select hard disk type](/uploadimg/en/2024/6/2024-06-06-16_05_43_ac79be2b42dc42cc899f8793d5d1f53e.png)
![testdisk scanning](/uploadimg/en/2024/6/2024-06-06-16_05_44_94989ca4ead642c09e7ac40f0574ed79.png)
![select files to recover for testdisk](/uploadimg/en/2024/6/2024-06-06-16_05_44_0fb5d53d73e640b18c9bc52651cee3c7.png)
- TestDisk is a powerful free data recovery software.
- It supports multiple operating systems including Windows, Mac, and Linux.
- The software can recover various types of files, including audio files.
- TestDisk can handle lost or damaged partitions.
- The recovery process is detailed and thorough.
Cons:
- The recovery process requires multiple steps, which might be complex for some users.
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