Glary Undelete review
A free Windows undelete tool with useful filtering and memory-card support.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Glary Undelete is a free Windows file recovery utility for restoring deleted files from local disks, external devices, and supported memory cards. It can recover files emptied from the Recycle Bin, as well as files deleted after crashes, bugs, or virus incidents. Its recovery sources include CompactFlash, SmartMedia, MultiMedia, and Secure Digital cards, making it relevant for Windows users who need a straightforward undelete tool for drives or removable media.
The Freeware plan includes file undelete for FAT and NTFS file systems, along with support for NTFS+EFS files. Users can filter results by filename, date, size, and recovery state, then save recovered files to a user-defined folder. The software also handles compressed, fragmented, and encrypted NTFS files. Its estimated recovery labels—Very Good, Good, Medium, Overwritten, and Poor—give users a way to sort results before choosing what to restore.
Glary Undelete is a focused option rather than a broad photo-recovery suite. The listed scan mode is quick, and the product is limited to Windows. It also does not provide verified photo preview or raw-photo support, which reduces its fit for photographers working with specialized image formats or needing to inspect files before recovery. Choose it for simple free recovery across Windows disks and common memory cards; choose an alternative if deeper scanning, wider platform coverage, photo preview, or raw-photo handling is central to the recovery task.
Glary Undelete pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Recovers files from local disks, external devices, and memory cards
- Supports FAT, NTFS, and NTFS+EFS file systems
- Filters results and shows estimated recovery states
- Where it doesn't
- Windows-only availability limits cross-platform use
- The category specification lists quick scanning
- No verified photo preview or raw-photo support
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