Causes for Data Loss and File Corruption
Files are corrupt and cant open after recovery.
How to repair corrupt files after recovery?
Virus attack, sudden system crash,file systemerror, diskbad sectors, wrong human operation, etc.
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can lead to file corruption or missing.
This is because file recovery is different from file repair.
Most data recovery programs can only recover files but not repair files.

Detailed guides are attached respectively for Windows and Mac users.
Check how to repair Outlook (365) system and repair corrupted Microsoft Outlook data files on Windows 10/11.
Some free Outlook repair tools are listed.

Part 1.
Learn how to recover and repair corrupt video files, photos like JPEG files, Word/Excel documents, etc.
There are many Windows data recovery tools out there.

you could find an easy-to-use one to do the job.
MiniTool Power Data Recoveryis recommended here.
This data recovery software is compatible with Windows.

It also lets you create a bootable USB drive torecover data when PC wont boot.
MiniTool Power Data Recovery TrialClick to Download100%Clean & Safe
Step 1.
Launch MiniTool Power Data Recovery to access its main UI.
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Step 2. pick the target drive or gear and clickScanbutton.
Wait a while to let the software finish the data scan.
At last, you could check the scan result to find the files you want to recover.

As for best tools to repair corrupted files on Windows 10, we list some for your reference.
MiniTool Video Repair Professionalfree video repair softwarefor Windows.
you could use it torepair MP4, MOV, M4V, F4V videos, etc.

and repair corrupted videos from any gear.
Batch video repair, Advanced Repair, Preview functions are supported.
100% clean and free program.

MiniTool Video RepairClick to Download100%Clean & Safe
Step 1.
Launch MiniTool Video Repair and clickAdd video(s) and start repairingicon to load source videos.
ClickRepairbutton and it will automatically repair the selected videos.

File Repair Repair corrupted documents, databases, media and picture files.
Hetman File Repair Focus on repairing broken image files.
Yodot AVI Repair Repair AVI, XVID, DIVX videos.

System File Checker (SFC) Windows built-in free command-line tool to specifically repair corrupt system files.
you might check the detailed guide later in this post.
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Get WinZip file archive and compression tool to zip or unzip files with ease.
Part 2.
Stellar Data Recovery for Macis a top Mac data recovery software with photo & video repair feature.

from all Mac computers and external drives like HDD, SSD, SD card, USB, and more.
It also supports creating a bootable recovery USB to recover lost/deleted data from crashed and non-booting Mac.
Moreover, the premium edition of this program also helps you repair corrupt videos and photos.
Data Recovery for MacClick to Download100%Clean & Safe
Step 1.
Launch this Mac file recovery software to get into the main interface.
Next you might pick the location where you want to scan for lost/deleted files, and clickScanbutton.
After the scan, you’ve got the option to check the scan result to find need files.
you’re able to also clickSearchbox to search the target file.
This can help you quickly find the object file.
After you find the files, you’re free to check them and clickRecoverbutton.
Continue to select destination and clickSavebutton to store the recovered files.
Check the simple operation below.
Open this Mac data recovery program again on your Mac computer.
On its main UI, it’s possible for you to clickMore Toolsicon at the upper-corner.
To repair corrupt video files after recovery, you should selectRepair Videomodule.
To repair corrupt photos, you should chooseRepair Photomodule.
ClickRepairto start the repair process.
After it finishes file repairing, you could preview the repaired video or photo files.
opt for desired files and clickSave Repaired Filesbutton to store them to a preferred location.
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Also learn how to download documents from Google Docs on a computer or mobile.
Part 3.
Part 4.
Back up Files Regularly to Avoid File Corruption
Data loss and file corruption can sometimes unexpectedly occur.
MiniTool ShadowMakeris a professional PC backup software that allows you to back up files or system.
It supports scheduleautomatic file backupand file sync.
If you have problems with using MiniTool software, you might contact[email protected].