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Video Repair Tool

#18 of 33 in File Repair SoftwareVideo Repair Software

Video Repair Tool: A low-cost, reference-based repair tool for MOV, MP4, M4V and 3GP files. Ranked #18 of 33 in File Repair Software by our editors (6.8/10); pricing: Paid; best for low-cost reference-based video repair.

6.8/10Editor score
Video Repair Tool6.8 Visit site

At a glance

  • Editor score
    6.8 / 10
  • Pricing
    Paid
  • Best for
    Low-cost reference-based video repair
  • Free plan
    No
  • Paid from
    €29 one-time
  • Repair categories
    MOV, MP4, 3GP, M4V
  • Founded
    2006 · Bad Driburg, Germany
  • Facts checked
    20 Sep 2026
Video Repair Tool screenshot
  • Where it wins

    • Uses an intact reference movie from the same camera
    • Previews repaired clips before saving
    • Supports H.264, H.265, ProRes and DVCPRO codecs
  • Where it doesn't

    • Supports fewer container types than broader repair tools
    • Reference-based repair requires an intact movie from the same camera
    • Licenses are bound to the installation computer

Our verdict on Video Repair Tool

Video Repair Tool is desktop software for repairing damaged, corrupt, broken and truncated video files. It is aimed at people recovering recordings from digital cameras, smartphones and other devices, with local repair on Windows and Intel-based Mac computers. The software supports MOV, MP4, M4V and 3GP containers, and can work with multiple codecs including H.264, H.265, ProRes and DVCPRO. Its central workflow uses an intact reference movie from the same camera to reconstruct missing video and audio structures.

Pricing is straightforward for occasional or repeated recovery work. The single-user license for five video repairs is listed at €29, while the single-user license for unlimited video repairs is listed at €99. Both licenses are bound to the installation computer. A demo version is available, but repaired output is restricted to half the size of full-mode output. The paid plans therefore fit different repair volumes, though the installation binding matters if the software needs to move between computers. The purchase page also states that refunds are not available.

The repair toolkit goes beyond container-level recovery. Video Repair Tool can reconstruct raw video and audio streams without requiring a valid container, and it offers configurable codec, audio detection and frame-order repair options. Previewing repaired movie clips before saving adds a useful review step. The trade-off is focus: support centers on MOV, MP4, M4V and 3GP rather than a wider container range. Choose it when a reference movie from the same camera is available and local desktop repair is appropriate. Consider another tool when broader container coverage or a license that is not tied to one installation computer is more important.

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Video Repair Tool pricing

Plans Paid No free plan — trial or paid only. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.
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Video Repair Tool fact sheet

Free planNo
Paid from€29 one-time
Repair categoriesMOV, MP4, 3GP, M4V
Batch repairNot verified
Preview before saveYes
Supported platformsWindows, macOS
Maximum file sizeNot verified
Repair deliveryLocal
DeploymentDesktop
PlatformsWindows, macOS
SupportEmail, Phone, Docs
Built forSolo, Small business (editorial estimate)
PricingPaid (source)
Websitemain.grauonline.de
Facts checked20 Sep 2026

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