Hey everyone, I need some serious help! I accidentally formatted my SD card on my digital camera, and now I'm trying to recover my important photos and videos. I kept using the card after formatting because I didn't realize how much trouble that could cause. I took it to a tech shop, but they couldn't find anything, which was really confusing since I managed to recover some files myself. I even bought a program called Disk Drill for recovery, but it can't seem to get everything back, and some of the files I found won't fully load. I'm really worried about losing these pictures. Any advice on what I can do next?
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Continuing to use the SD card after formatting was risky and could lead to permanent loss of your files. Formatting basically tells the card that the space is free, and if you write new data, it can overwrite the old files. If you've recovered some files, that's a good sign, but if they're fragmented, you're out of luck for the most part. You might have better luck with a professional data recovery service, but be prepared that it might be pricey. If you really want to try recovering more, forums like Data Recovery might offer some leads for expert help. Just remember, there’s no guarantee it can all be sorted out, especially after overwriting.
How much would it typically cost for professional recovery?