Wise Data Recovery 6.2.2 is a freeware Windows tool from WiseCleaner.com, Inc. for getting deleted files back. It recovers up to 2 GB at no cost and reads local drives, external and USB drives, SD cards, mobile phones and other removable devices. The installer is 11.4 MB and comes from downloads.wisecleaner.com, the official WiseCleaner server.
First steps after installing version 6.2.2
The package is small at 11.4 MB, so installation should be quick. After it finishes, the sensible first move is to pick the drive or device that held the lost files. Supported sources include local drives, external drives, USB drives, SD cards, mobile phones and other removable devices.
What the 2 GB free limit covers
The developer describes the app as a professional recovery tool aimed at deleted photos, documents, videos and email. Speed is part of the developer's pitch.
The main limit is the cap. Recovery is free up to 2 GB, which suits a handful of documents or a folder of photos better than a full video library. Check the WiseCleaner site for what applies beyond 2 GB before relying on it.
When TestDisk, Disk Drill or Recuva fits better
If a 2 GB ceiling is too tight, the alternatives are TestDisk, Disk Drill and Recuva. Look at each one against your own recovery job.
Wise Data Recovery is free of charge under a Freeware licence, which makes it a low-cost first attempt for small recoveries.
What's new in 6.2.2
Version 6.2.2 was released on July 18, 2025. The publisher did not supply a changelog, so the specific changes in this build are not documented.
Wise Data Recovery pros and cons
Pros
- Freeware licence, free of charge
- Free recovery of up to 2 GB of data
- Small 11.4 MB download
- Covers drives, USB sticks, SD cards and mobile phones
- Targets photos, documents, videos and email
Cons
- Free recovery stops at 2 GB
- Interface cannot be previewed before installing
- Version 6.2.2 has no published update notes
- Windows only
Is Wise Data Recovery safe?
WiseCleaner.com, Inc. distributes Wise Data Recovery as Freeware, and the 11.4 MB installer comes from the publisher's own server at downloads.wisecleaner.com. No scan results were provided, so check the file with your own antivirus before running it. Since a recovery tool reads your drives, it is worth confirming the download is intact.
How to install Wise Data Recovery
- 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 Wise Data Recovery from the Start menu.
