Recuva is a free Windows tool for anyone who deleted a file by mistake or lost data after a crash. It comes from Piriform, the developer behind CCleaner, and it can bring back files from the Recycle Bin, a camera card or an MP3 player. The download link on this page leads to the official server, download.ccleaner.com.
Free licence, no price listed
Recuva is freeware and costs nothing.
The installer is 24.5 MB and the minimum supported system is Windows 10. That is a small download for a recovery utility.
What it recovers and from where
Recuva restores files deleted from a Windows computer, the Recycle Bin, a digital camera card or an MP3 player. It also targets files lost when a computer crashed.
The pitch is quick, simple undeletion of accidentally removed files.
Version 1.55.0.133 and its June 2026 update
The current version is 1.55.0.133, which needs Windows 10 or later and takes up 24.5 MB. Its release date and last update are the same, June 22, 2026.
If Recuva does not fit your recovery job, TestDisk, Disk Drill and Wise Data Recovery are the alternatives to compare.
Recuva pros and cons
Pros
- Free: released as freeware
- Small 24.5 MB download
- Covers the Recycle Bin, camera cards and MP3 players as well as the PC
- Updated on June 22, 2026
- Download served from the official host download.ccleaner.com
Cons
- Requires Windows 10 or later
- Recent changes are unclear
- Few details on scan modes and other features
- Scan modes and other feature details are not covered here
Is Recuva safe?
Recuva is made by Piriform and released as freeware. Since it digs through deleted data on your drives, it is worth scanning the installer with your own antivirus before running it. No independent security review is available.
How to install Recuva
- Press the download button to get the official file.
- Run the installer you saved and confirm the Windows security prompt if the publisher matches.
- Follow the setup steps, then start Recuva from the Start menu.
