Overview

IntactFile rebuilds file structures around data that survived corruption, including damaged headers or missing indexes. That makes it a candidate when a file is still present but its structure is damaged; it is not a substitute for recovery of overwritten data, footage never written to disk, or files made up only of zero bytes.

Repairs run locally in the browser, and the maker says files are not uploaded. Structural checks provide a useful safeguard, and failed repairs are not charged. Diagnosis is free for every file, so users can assess damage before committing a repair credit.

Key features

Repair across file categories

The service handles video, PDF, ZIP/RAR/7z archives, DOCX/XLSX/PPTX documents, JPG/PNG photos and SQLite databases. That range is practical for users who encounter corruption across different types of files, rather than a single media format. Preview before saving and batch repair add value when reviewing or processing multiple files.

Local processing, with limited telemetry

Local processing and the no-upload claim are meaningful advantages for sensitive files. The privacy policy still allows anonymous analytics recording the format, repair outcome, damage class, duration and a coarse size bucket, though not file names or contents. Stripe handles payments; IntactFile says card details go to Stripe, not the maker.

Developer access

Business subscribers can use a CLI, MCP server or Node SDK, with repair performed locally on the machine. This is the option for teams integrating repair into developer workflows, but repairs through these tools require an active Business subscription and Node 22 or later. It is not a low-friction API route for users on cheaper plans.

Pricing

The Free plan costs 0.00 EUR per free and allows three repairs a day without an account. Video files are capped at 50 MB; documents and archives, and photos, are each capped at 10 MB. It is a sensible way to diagnose and try small files, but larger jobs or regular workloads require a paid option.

One-off credits do not expire, which suits occasional repairs without a subscription:

Single repair: 5.90 EUR per once for one repair of any file size.
Pack of 3: 13.90 EUR per once for three credits in any supported format.
Pack of 5: 20.90 EUR per once for five credits in any supported format and any file size.
Pack of 10: 37.90 EUR per once for ten credits.
Custom pack (11–100): 3.65 EUR per once, billed at €3.65 × N for 11–100 credits.

The annual plans suit sustained use. Pro is 4.92 EUR per year, billed annually at €59/year, and includes 30 repairs a month, rollover up to 3×, batches of up to 20 files and repair history. Business is 16.58 EUR per year, billed annually at €199/year, with 100 repairs a month, batches up to 100 and the CLI, SDK and MCP server. Pro offers recurring capacity at a lower commitment, but omits developer tools; Business is aimed at teams that need both integrations and larger batches.

Refunds are available within 14 days, no questions asked. Support runs through a monitored email inbox, without a ticket system or chatbot, so teams needing a structured support channel may prefer another fit.

Platforms

IntactFile supports web use and lists API, CLI and SDK access; developer tools are restricted to Business subscribers. Its stated platforms include Linux, macOS and Windows, while local repair keeps processing on the user's device.

Who it's for

IntactFile is a good fit for individuals and teams handling varied file corruption who value local processing, a free assessment and credits that can be saved for later. It is less suitable when the missing content itself must be recovered, free-tier file caps are too small, or developer integration is needed without a Business subscription.

Pros and cons

Pros: Free diagnosis for every file lets users evaluate damage before spending a credit.
Pros: Local repair and no-upload claim suit users wary of sending files to a service.
Pros: One-off credits never expire, making occasional repairs easier to budget.
Cons: The free plan caps most categories at 10 MB, limiting its usefulness for larger documents, archives and photos.
Cons: Repair depends on surviving data and cannot restore overwritten or never-recorded content.
Cons: Developer repairs require Business and Node 22 or later, putting automation beyond the cheaper plans.

Alternatives

Fix.Video is a video-focused alternative with a free plan and paid one-off file packs; choose it when its video-specific offering is a better match than IntactFile's broader category coverage.

Restore.Media offers automatic recovery with per-file pricing that varies by repaired file size and a free full-length low-resolution preview; it is worth considering when that preview-led, per-file model fits better.

Remo Repair Word is a free Windows alternative for Word repair.

DiskInternals ZIP Repair is a free Windows alternative for ZIP repair.

PDF Repair Toolbox is a freemium option for web and Windows users focused on PDF repair.

EaseUS Fixo is a paid option with a free trial on macOS, web and Windows; choose it if its monthly license model suits your repair workload.

Stellar Repair for Photo is a paid photo-repair tool for macOS and Windows with a free trial; its Standard plan includes previews, thumbnail extraction and batch repair.

Stellar Repair for Video is a paid video-repair option for macOS, web and Windows with a free trial.

For broader comparisons, see File Repair Software or Video Repair Software.

Verdict

Choose IntactFile if you need local repair across several file categories, want a free diagnosis before paying, or prefer non-expiring one-off credits. Look elsewhere if the lost data itself must be recovered, your files exceed free limits, or developer automation needs to work without an annual Business plan.

	FixFile	IntactFile
Free plan	No	Yes
Free trial	No	No
Paid from	—	€4.92/mo
Open source	No	No
Platforms	Web	api, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows
Free plan	No	Yes
Paid from	4.99 one-time	—
Repair mode	automatic	—
Supported formats	MP4, MOV	—
Reference file needed	No	—
Preview before saving	Yes	—
Batch repair	—	Yes

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