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I have securely deleted my data/photos/documents with iShredder. How can I recover them?

If you have securely deleted data using iShredder, this process is based on internationally recognized security standards such as US DoD 5220.22-M or BSI standards. iShredder overwrites the relevant storage areas multiple times with specific erasure algorithms and random patterns. As a result, it effectively prevents any possibility of later data recovery—even using professional recovery software or forensic methods.

When an operating system “deletes” data in a conventional way, it merely removes the reference to the file. The actual data remains physically present and can be recovered with some effort. iShredder, on the other hand, overwrites this so-called “free space” multiple times and renders it unreadable, so that the original data blocks can no longer be reconstructed.

  • Multiple Overwrites
    iShredder uses more than 20 certified erasure algorithms, including DoD 5220.22-M, BSI TL-03423, or NATO standards. Multiple overwriting ensures that the original data is permanently destroyed.
  • Elimination of Residual Data
    During secure deletion, hidden caches, temporary files, or logs are also removed, so that no usable data traces remain.
  • Erasure Reports & Documentation
    After each deletion process, iShredder can generate a detailed report upon request. It documents exactly which data or areas were deleted and shows which algorithm was used. This allows you to prove at any time that the data was irreversibly deleted (ideal for companies concerned with audits or GDPR compliance).

A Note on Recovery
Since iShredder securely overwrites all data blocks, there is no easy or known technical method to access this data again. This process is known as “irreversible data destruction.” If you have used iShredder on your device or storage medium, you should therefore assume that all deleted data is indeed permanently removed.
 

What if you still want to secure or rescue data?

  1. Create backups first: Before using iShredder to delete important files, always create backups (e.g., on an external hard drive or in the cloud). Once iShredder has done its job, attempting to recover that data afterward is virtually impossible.
  2. Limited recovery with “inexact” use: If you only used the standard delete function of your operating system and did not use iShredder, there is a chance some data might still be recoverable.
  3. Accidentally deleted something? Once you run iShredder (or a comparable certified data destruction program), those files are very likely lost for good.
     

Recovering data that has been securely deleted with iShredder is practically impossible. The program is specifically designed to permanently prevent unauthorized access to sensitive information. Whether photos, documents, or entire hard drive contents—after using iShredder, the data is gone for good.

For you, this means maximum security: no outside or subsequent access is possible. However, it’s also important to carefully consider which data you want to remove permanently before running iShredder, because even specialized recovery tools are unable to help once the iShredder deletion process has been completed.

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