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8 April 2024  John Weaver  Senior Program Developer
 

Summary
Explore the distinctions between XD cards and SD cards. Unlock the secrets of easy data recovery from XD cards using Renee Undeleter in this informative guide.



Table of contents

table iconI. What is an XD card? What is the difference between it and SD card?
table iconII. How to restore the data in the XD card?
table iconIII. How to repair if the XD card fails?
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I. What is an XD card? What is the difference between it and SD card?

The XD card, short for xD-Picture Card (Extreme Digital), is a flash memory card created for digital cameras by Fujifilm and Olympus, released in July 2002. Compatible with Olympus, Kodak, and Fujifilm digital cameras, it measures 20.0 x 25.0 x 1.7 mm. Initially, the S type XD card had a maximum capacity of 512MB, but subsequent H, M, and M+ type cards expanded the maximum capacity to 2GB.
Note: Although the theoretical storage capacity of an M-type XD card can reach 8GB, the maximum storage capacity available on the market is generally only 2GB.
Various types of XD cards
The XD card is different from the more popular SD card in terms of appearance, capacity, and writing speed.
● Appearance: One side of the XD card is arc-shaped, while the appearance of the SD card is more square with sharp edges and corners.
● Capacity: XD cards usually have a maximum capacity of 2GB. In contrast, SD cards often surpass 4GB, with widely accessible sizes including 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB. The latest SD card models can even provide up to 2TB of storage.
● Writing speed: The fastest writing speed supported by the XD card is 4MB/s, while the fastest writing speed of the SD card can reach 312MB/s.
xd card and sd card
xD Cards are prone to data loss for several reasons. Removing the card abruptly during data transfer or read/write operations can cause loss or corruption of data. Additionally, viruses have the potential to erase data from the card. Other frequent causes are accidental deletion and formatting. For those experiencing data loss on an xD Card, the following information provides effective recovery solutions.

II. How to restore the data in the XD card?

If you discover data loss on your XD card, stop using the card immediately to prevent overwriting. Use a specialized data recovery tool, such as Renee Undeleter, which is compatible with both Windows and Mac, to scan and recover your files promptly.

1. What is Renee Undeleter?

Renee Undeleter is an efficient tool crafted for data recovery. It adeptly retrieves files that have vanished due to accidental deletion, recycle bin emptying, or disk/memory card/U disk formatting. This robust software is equipped with four essential modules: Fast Partition Scan, Whole Partition Scan, Whole Disk Scan, and Image Creation, effectively tackling a diverse spectrum of data loss predicaments.
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2. How to recover XD card data with Renee Undeleter?

Step 1: Insert the XD card into a card reader that is connected to the computer. After that, download, install, and launch Renee Undeleter. Select the “Whole Partition Scan” option from the main menu. It is crucial to ensure that Renee Undeleter is not installed on the disk from which you are attempting to recover data, in order to avoid overwriting.
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  • Fast Partition Scan: Recovers files from accidental deletions or emptied recycle bins swiftly.
  • Whole Partition Scan: Restores files from inaccessible or formatted partitions efficiently.
  • Whole Disk Scan: Analyzes partition information and thoroughly scans the entire disk.
  • Image Creation: Generates a partition’s mirror image to preserve its current state, allowing data restoration from the image.
Step 2: Next select the XD card device that needs to recover data. After the selection is complete, click (Next).
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Step 3: Wait for the scan to complete. You can double-click a file to preview its contents. To restore a file, select it and click Recover to save it to an alternative location.
preview before recovery

III. How to repair if the XD card fails?

If your XD card has some faults, you can try the following methods to repair the faulty XD card after the XD card data is recovered.

1. Repair by disk error check

Step 1: Insert the XD card into the computer. Navigate to “My Computer” or “This PC”, right-click on the XD card, and choose ‘Properties’. In the Properties menu, go to the ‘Tools’ tab and click on ‘Check’ to inspect the card.
run check to find erros in storage device
Step 2: Next, select the (Scan Drive) option in the error checking interface, then wait for the scan and repair it according to the prompts.
scan drive

2. Repair by chkdsk command

chkdsk can help you repair file systems that have been corrupted due to bad sectors on the disk. Specific steps are as follows:
Step 1: Boot up your computer and connect the XD card through a card reader. Then, search for cmd using the search box located at the bottom left corner. Right-click on the ‘Command Prompt‘ and select Run as administrator to launch it with elevated privileges.
run as administrator
Step 2: Open the command prompt, type chkdsk X: /r /f where X is your XD card’s drive letter. The /r parameter locates bad sectors and recovers readable information, while /f fixes all errors. Press Enter to start the repair process. Once complete, verify if the XD card issue is resolved.
If the common repair methods fail and the XD card remains inaccessible or shows as RAW, it may have reached the end of its lifespan and should be replaced. It’s advisable to promptly back up data when issues arise. To recover data from the XD card, consider using Renee Undeleter. Download the free trial version by clicking the button below.
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