Recover Deleted MKV Video Files

MKV videos can be lost due to accidental deletion, emptying the Recycle Bin, or a quick format that only removes the directory index.

Because the data remains on the drive until overwritten, recovery is often possible.

• Stop using the drive immediately to prevent overwriting the missing video.
• Do not install or copy new files to the affected disk.
• Connect the drive to a computer where RecoverHelper is installed.

For MKV files, the Deep Scan is recommended. It first runs a Quick Scan to recover any remaining file‑system entries, then carves the entire drive by signature to find videos that the file system has forgotten.

If the drive is a non‑NTFS volume (e.g., SD card or USB), you can also use Carving Only to focus on signature recovery.

• Run the selected scan mode and preview the found MKV files.
• Select the videos you need.
• Save (recover) them **to a different drive** – RecoverHelper blocks same‑drive output to protect your source data.

JPG and PNG photos are recoverable right away at no cost.

To unlock recovery of all other formats—including MKV, MP4, MOV, RAW, HEIC, audio, documents, and archives—pair the free mobile app once. After pairing, every format is free to recover.