Stop Using the exFAT USB Drive
Immediately stop using the USB drive. Continued writes can overwrite the deleted video data, making recovery impossible.
Select the Correct Scan Mode
For a formatted exFAT USB, the Carving Only mode is ideal because it scans by file signature without relying on a file system table.
- Quick Scan – works on NTFS, not suitable here.
- Deep Scan – runs Quick Scan first, then signatures; can be slower.
- Carving Only – pure signature scan, perfect for exFAT, FAT32 and other non‑NTFS volumes.
Recover Deleted Videos from a Formatted exFAT USB Drive
Launch RecoverHelper, choose the USB drive, and pick Carving Only. The software scans the entire device, previews found video files, and shows original timestamps when possible.
- Click Start Scan and wait for progress.
- Review the preview list; verify the missing videos appear.
- Proceed to recovery.
Save Recovered Files to a Different Drive
RecoverHelper opens the source drive read‑only and blocks same‑drive output. Choose a separate internal or external drive as the recovery destination to avoid overwriting the original data.
Free JPG/PNG Recovery and Full‑Format Unlock
JPG and PNG photos recover instantly at no cost. After pairing the free mobile app once, all other formats—including RAW, HEIC, video (MP4, MOV, MKV, etc.), audio, documents and archives—are also recovered for free.