Can iBoysoft Recover Your Files on Mac?

iBoysoft Data Recovery for Mac can help recover deleted or lost files when the drive is still detected by macOS, even if it is corrupted, unmountable, inaccessible, or formatted.

Situation Recovery Possibility Prerequisite
Deleted files High On external drives; the deleted data has not been overwritten
Emptied Trash High On external drives; the storage space has not been reused
Formatted drive High No new data has been written to the drive after formatting
Unmounted external drive High The drive is still detected by Mac and shows in Disk Utility
Corrupted APFS/HFS+ volume Moderate to high Depend on the extent of file system damage
Unbootable Mac Moderate to high The startup disk remains detectable in macOS Recovery Mode
Physically damaged drive Low Require professional hardware recovery services

Safety Tip: Stop using the affected drive before data recovery. Do not repair, erase, format, or save new files to the disk before iBoysoft Data Recovery for Mac scans it.

What Can iBoysoft Data Recovery for Mac Recover?

Deleted or lost files

Deleted or lost files

Recover documents, photos, videos, emails, archives, and other file types that were accidentally deleted, including deleted files after emptying Trash.

Formatted drives

Formatted drives

Recover data from accidentally formatted disks, including APFS, HFS+, exFAT, and FAT32 volumes.

Inaccessible drives

Inaccessible drives

Recover files from unmounted external drives, unreadable external drives, and corrupted external drives that cannot be accessed normally in Finder or Disk Utility.

Lost partitions

Lost partitions

Recover files from lost disk partitions, including deleted or missing APFS and HFS+ partitions that are no longer visible but remain detectable by the system.

Unbootable Macs

Unbootable Macs

Recover important files when your Mac is unbootable, allowing you to retrieve data before troubleshooting, repairing, or reinstalling macOS.

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Supported Devices, File Systems, File Types, & OS

Devices:

  • Mac internal SSD/HDD
  • External hard drives
  • USB flash drives
  • SD cards
  • Memory cards
  • Fusion Drives
  • Other macOS-recognized storage devices

File Systems:

  • APFS
  • HFS+
  • HFS
  • HFSX
  • exFAT
  • FAT32

File Types:

  • Office Files
  • Photos/Pictures/Images
  • Videos/Movies/Vlog
  • Audios/Music/Songs
  • Emails/Archive
  • Others

OS:

  • macOS Tahoe 26
  • macOS Sequoia 15
  • macOS Sonoma 14
  • macOS Ventura 13
  • macOS Monterey 12
  • macOS Big Sur 11
  • macOS Catalina 10.15
  • macOS Mojave 10.14
  • macOS High Sierra 10.13
  • macOS Sierra 10.12
  • OS X El Capitan 10.11

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How to Recover Files on Mac with iBoysoft Data Recovery

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01
Download and install iBoysoft Data Recovery for Mac.
02
Select the disk or volume where files were lost.
03
Scan the selected drive for recoverable files.
04
Preview recoverable files before recovery.
05
Choose files and recover them to another safe location.
Mac data recovery steps

Note: Do not save recovered files back to the same drive where data was lost.

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When Data Recovery Software Doesn't Work

  • The drive is physically damaged
  • The drive is not detectable
  • The lost data has been overwritten
  • The files are deleted from a TRIM-enabled SSD, and the TRIM operation has already been executed.

Why Choose iBoysoft Data Recovery for Mac

Preview recoverable files before recovery

Native support for HFS+ and APFS data recovery

Compatible with Apple Silicon M5, M4, M3, M2, M1 Macs

Recover Files from unbootable Macs

Read-only scanning without writing to the source drive

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iBoysoft Data Recovery vs. Built-in Mac Recovery Options

Method Best For Limit
Trash Recently deleted files still in Trash Not useful after emptying Trash
Time Machine Files backed up before deletion Requires existing backup
Disk Utility First Aid Disk checking and repair Only repairs certain file system errors and may reduce data recovery chances.
iBoysoft Data Recovery for Mac Deleted, lost data recovery; unmountable, inaccessible, corrupted, formatted drive data recovery Recovery depends on disk detection and overwrite status

Tip: If you do not have a backup, scan the drive before repairing, erasing, or formatting it. These operations may reduce the chances of recovering your data.

Preview Recoverable Data, Upgrade When You Need More

Trial Edition

  • Free scan
  • Free preview recoverable files
  • Recover data from encrypted APFS, APFS, HFS+, FAT32, exFAT drive
  • Recover data from an unbootable Mac in macOS Recovery Mode

1-month License

  • Scan drives & preview recoverable files
  • Recover unlimited data
  • Recover data from encrypted APFS, APFS, HFS+, FAT32, exFAT drive
  • Recover data from an unbootable Mac in macOS Recovery Mode

US$ 89.95  (excl. VAT)

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1-year License

  • Scan drives & preview recoverable files
  • Recover unlimited data
  • Recover data from encrypted APFS, APFS, HFS+, FAT32, exFAT drive
  • Recover data from an unbootable Mac in macOS Recovery Mode

US$ 99.95  (excl. VAT)

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Recovered lost photos, documents, videos, or important work files with iBoysoft Data Recovery for Mac? Your experience can help other Mac users facing similar data loss situations. Share your story on Trustpilot and let others know how iBoysoft helped you through the recovery process.

CH Charles
Apr 23, 2026

I had a drive failure on a Crucial X9...

I had a drive failure on a Crucial X9 Pro SSD - I could see it in disk utility but the drive wouldn't mount. Downloaded iBoysoft Data Recovery for Mac, and was initally skeptical. However it was super inuitive to use and managed to find all the data on the drive straight away. Kinda magic!
S Skeie Liddle
Feb 20, 2026

iBoysoft restored deleted photos

I took a bunch of photos on my recent vacation and was excited to look at them, but when I went to upload them from my SD card they were inexplicably deleted. I tested out a bunch of software to try and restore the photos, but none worked. I finally tried iBoysoft. Immediately I noticed that the interface was way more user-friendly than the other applications. After scanning for 20 minutes, it found my photos (and photos that had been deleted from when my dad used the SD card years ago). I wish I had tried iBoysoft first instead of going through the headache of downloading a bunch of other apps that didn't work.
X Xavier
Feb 5, 2026

So Helpful Recovering My Photos

When my logic board got fried due to a power surge, I used this software to recover my data and it worked great. My expectations were low because I know how difficult data recovery can be, but recovering my thousands of photos was possible with them. Of course there are drawbacks - the major one being that the files had different names when I recovered them, but having to go through and verify/re-name was just a small price that I was willing to pay.
KA Karina
Nov 7, 2025

iBoysoft saved me

I am a Digital Designer, and my house had electrical damage, and I lost all my files - more than 5 years of designs and hard work gone in seconds. I tried everything to recover them, and nothing worked... until I found iBoysoft.

I can't even express how grateful I am - they literally saved my business and all my designs!
If you ever face data loss, I 100% recommend giving iBoysoft a try. They truly saved me.
Денис Ермолаев Денис Ермолаев
Oct 10, 2025

Excellent Data Recovery Service!

I had accidentally lost some important files and was worried they were gone forever. iBoysoft came to the rescue! Their software is incredibly easy to use, and I managed to recover all my lost data quickly and safely. The process was smooth, and their support team was very helpful whenever I had questions. Highly recommend iBoysoft to anyone facing data loss issues!
Spencer Hayes Spencer Hayes
Sep 4, 2025

My brand new external hard drive...

My brand new external hard drive wouldn't mount to my Macbook and iBoysoft found all of the data and made it easy to recover. I don't know why this isn't built into the Apple Software already!
VK Vaishnav KV
Aug 18, 2025

Recovered files from a corrupted SSD using iBoysoft

I recently ran into a scary situation where my external SSD got corrupted. It showed up on my Mac, but the files took forever to load and sometimes nothing opened at all. I had a lot of personal files on it, so I thought I had lost everything.

I tried iBoysoft Data Recovery for Mac and it actually worked really well. The scan took some time, but it showed me all my files and even let me preview them before recovery. The deep scan was the most impressive part because it managed to bring back files I thought were gone for good.
If anyone's facing the same issue, I'd say don't panic and try a recovery tool first before giving up on the drive.
TR Tim Riebe
Aug 7, 2025

Not intuitive, but I still managed to view my files and it works great!

Once I figured out how to load the app and use the app to open the file, it worked flawlessly... hint. Print the instructions before you try to use the app. :) They are enough to get things figured out if you have a modest amount of computer experience...I'm not a regular apple user, so I might have struggled more than others will. Even so, it's working fine now and I use it to connect to several different portable hard drives and SSD's.
BG BEAU GAVIN
Mar 11, 2025

I mistakenly ordered a program from...

I mistakenly ordered a program from iboysoft realizing it wasn't what I needed I requested a refund. I was surprised bc I was refunded a couple days later without a hassle of any sort. I don't write reviews but I feel this is one that deserves to be heard. Ty

FAQ

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Q Is iBoysoft Data Recovery for Mac free?
A

No, iBoysoft Data Recovery for Mac is a paid tool, but it can scans your drive and allows you to preview recoverable files for free. This lets you check whether your lost files are recoverable before deciding on a paid recovery. It is more stable and safer than free Mac data recovery software.

Q Can I recover permanently deleted files on Mac?
A

Yes, it is often possible, but the success rate depends on what happened after the files were deleted.

If the storage space has not been overwritten by new data, data recovery software may be able to locate and recover the deleted files.

Recovery may be difficult or impossible if:

New files have overwritten the deleted data.
The drive uses SSD TRIM, which may automatically erase deleted data blocks.
The storage device has been reformatted, damaged, or encrypted.

To maximize the chances of recovery, stop using the affected drive as soon as possible.

Q Can it recover files from APFS drives?
A

Yes. iBoysoft Data Recovery for Mac supports data recovery from APFS-formatted drives, including encrypted APFS (password required). It can scan APFS volumes for deleted or lost files and supports recovering a wide range of file types, such as documents, photos, videos, audio files, and archives.

Q Can it recover data from an unmounted external drive?
A

Yes. If an external drive is not mounting due to file system corruption, partition issues, or other logical errors but shows in Disk Utility, iBoysoft Data Recovery for Mac can often access the drive directly and scan it for recoverable data.

Q Does it work on Apple silicon Macs?
A

Yes. iBoysoft Data Recovery for Mac is fully compatible with Apple silicon Macs, including M1, M2, M3, M4, and M5 models.

Q Can I recover files from an unbootable Mac?
A

Yes. If your Mac won't start normally, iBoysoft Data Recovery for Mac can help recover files from the internal drive through macOS Recovery Mode, allowing you to save important data before troubleshooting or reinstalling macOS.

Q Can I preview files before recovery?
A

Yes. iBoysoft Data Recovery for Mac allows you to preview all the recoverable files, including photos, videos, documents, audio files, and more. Previewing helps verify file integrity and determine whether the files you need are recoverable before recovery.

Q Is it safe to recover files before running Disk Utility First Aid?
A

In many data loss situations, recovering important files before running Disk Utility First Aid is recommended. Repair operations may modify file system structures, which can reduce recovery opportunities in some cases. Recovering data first helps minimize this risk.

Q When should I stop using the drive?
A

You should stop using the affected drive as soon as you discover data loss. Continuing to save or copy data to the drive may overwrite lost data and reduce the chances of successful recovery. Running a data recovery software with a read-only scan as early as possible is generally recommended.

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