How to Recover Deleted Photos From Fujifilm Camera

Have you accidentally deleted photos from a Fujifilm camera? Maybe you pressed “Delete All Frames” on the camera or removed them from the memory card on your computer. You’re definitely not the first, and that’s exactly why we decided to write this guide. We’ve gathered methods that work best, based on our team’s experience. Stick with us, and you’ll find everything you need to recover deleted photos from your Fujifilm camera.

Is It Possible to Recover Data from a Fujifilm Digital Camera?

It certainly is possible to recover files from a Fujifilm digital camera in case the photos disappear from the SD card for whatever reason, including deletion. However, data recovery might no longer be an option if the storage device becomes physically damaged, fully formatted, or is subjected to other scenarios where the images are permanently gone.

Below is a table with a list of common data loss scenarios and the corresponding methods to recover the data:

How to Recover Deleted Photos from a Fujifilm Camera

The best method to recover deleted files from an SD card on your own is by using data recovery software. There’s no shortage of SD card recovery programs on the market, and our team has reviewed and tested many of them. For this article, we chose three options to demonstrate recovery: Disk Drill, Recuva, and SanDisk RescuePRO.

Each has its strengths: Disk Drill is very powerful and supports various photo formats used in Fujifilm cameras, Recuva is less advanced but offers an unlimited free version, and SanDisk RescuePRO is a convenient option often bundled with SanDisk memory cards, so there’s a good chance you already have a license key. We chose these three to cover all the bases.

We’ll walk you through the recovery process with each app step by step and break down their pros and cons so you can decide which one works best for your situation. Let’s start with Disk Drill—one of the most popular tools for Fujifilm photo recovery.

Option A: Disk Drill

Here’s a full list of image formats commonly used in Fujifilm cameras that Disk Drill can recover:

• JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg, .jfif, .pjpeg, .pjp) – a compressed format widely used for sharing and printing photos.
• HEIF (.heif, .heic, .heifs, .heics) – a modern compressed format that offers better compression efficiency and color fidelity than JPEG. Supported by the newest Fujifilm X and GFX series cameras.
• RAW (.raf) – Fujifilm’s proprietary RAW format, which stores uncompressed or lossless compressed image data from the camera’s sensor.
• TIFF (.tiff, .tif) – a high-quality, lossless format often created from RAW files during in-camera conversion or post-production for printing.

If you’re lucky and the file system on your card is intact, Disk Drill can extract files with their original metadata. Fujifilm cameras usually use exFAT or FAT32 for SD cards, and Disk Drill works great with these formats.

Here are the steps for Fujifilm deleted photo recovery using Disk Drill:

1. Download the Disk Drill setup file from the Cleverfiles official website.
2. Run the downloaded file and follow the instructions on the screen until properly installed.
3. Next, make sure to connect the memory card of your Fujifilm camera to your computer via a memory card reader, in case your machine doesn’t have one built into it. Once that’s done, launch Disk Drill, then select your memory card from the list of available storage devices and click the Search for lost data button.
4. Disk Drill will begin the scanning process. How long this takes depends on how much total storage capacity your memory card has. While the scan is in progress, you can click the Review found items button to browse through the recoverable files that the software has found so far. You can also choose to wait and click the Recover all… button upon completion of the scan to retrieve all that was found.
5. Disk Drill organizes recoverable files into categories like Pictures, Videos, Audio, Documents, and so on.
6. Since you’re after photos, click on Pictures to narrow down the results to image files. If you want to narrow it down even further you can also use the subtabs to filter by specific image types, such as JPG or BMP, or enter file extension into the search bar at the top-right corner of the window to filter out files with just those extensions. If you’re also interested in videos from your Fujifilm camera, switch to the Videos tab to view and recover video files from the SD card.
7. You can use the “Show” dropdown menu to refine the displayed files. For example, you can choose to see All Files, just Deleted or lost ones, or only Reconstructed files, which have been pieced back together from fragments on the card.
8. As you click on each file, a small preview window will appear on the right, showing a thumbnail of the photo. You can click the eye icon to open a full preview for a closer look.
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   Disk Drill includes a Recovery Chances column for each file, which indicates how likely it is to recover the file fully intact. Pro Tip: If you can preview the file, it means the file is definitely recoverable.

9. Mark the checkboxes next to the files you wish to recover.
10. Click Recover and choose a destination on your computer to save the files. Avoid saving the recovered files back to the memory card.
11. Disk Drill will now attempt to recover the chosen images from the Fujifilm memory card. Finally, you’ll receive a completion message when the process is done, and there will be a button labeled Show recovered data in Explorer that you can click, and you’ll be taken to your retrieved images.

We’ve relied on Disk Drill in all kinds of data loss scenarios over the years. If you’re curious about its full capabilities, we’ve written a detailed review you can check out for more information. Now, as promised, here are its pros and cons to help you decide if it’s the right tool for your needs.

Option B: Recuva

Here’s how to recover deleted photos on a Fujifilm camera using Recuva:

1. Download the Recuva setup file from the official CCleaner website.
2. Run the downloaded file and follow the instructions on the screen until properly installed.
3. Make sure to connect the memory card of your Fujifilm camera to your computer via a memory card reader. Then, launch Recuva.
4. Recuva will initially launch in Wizard mode which guides you through the recovery process in an overly simplified way. Most people prefer the Advanced mode since it’s far more flexible and allows quicker navigation. To enter Advanced mode, simply click the Cancel button. You can also tick the “Do not show this Wizard on startup” checkbox if you no longer want Recuva to boot in Wizard mode every time.
5. Once you’re in Advanced mode, select your memory card from the dropdown on the top-left corner of the window.
6. Click the Scan button to begin scanning the card. You can also click the arrow button beside the Scan button for additional scanning options.
7. The recoverable files will appear in the table below. You can also filter the results through the search bar on the right of the Scan button. Next, select the images you want to retrieve by ticking the checkbox on the left of the filename. Once you’ve selected all the files, click the Recover button on the bottom-right corner of the window to proceed.
8. After that, a small pop-up will appear where you’ll have to select the location where your recovered images will be saved. Click the OK button to start the recovery process.
9. Upon completion of the recovery process, you’ll get a completion message with a breakdown of the recovery operation.

We’ve reviewed Recuva as well, and it’s a straightforward recovery tool best suited for basic recovery scenarios. Its main advantage is its uncapped recovery capability in the free version, which sets it apart from most competitors. While it doesn’t match the advanced features of tools like Disk Drill, it still performs well for standard recovery needs. Here’s a closer look at its pros and cons:

Option C: SanDisk RescuePRO

It’s a fairly basic tool and doesn’t compete with more versatile options like Disk Drill or Recuva, but if you already have a license key, it’s worth a shot.

We once extensively tested their flagship tool, LC Tech FILERECOVERY Professional, and it delivered quite good results, especially with file systems like FAT32 and file types such as JPG, RAF, and TIFF. Perhaps this “junior” version will prove itself well for Fujifilm recovery as well.

Here’s how you can recover deleted files from your Fujifilm camera with RescuePRO:

1. Visit the official LC Technology website, download RescuePRO, and install it.
2. Remove the SD card from your Fujifilm camera and insert it into a card reader.
3. Open the program and choose the recovery type. Since we’re recovering photos, select Recover Photos.
4. Select your SD card from the list of available drives in the program.
5. Click Start to initiate the recovery process. RescuePRO will scan your card for deleted files.
6. Once the scan is complete, select the files you want to recover and choose an output folder to save them.
7. Click Recover to restore the files to your selected destination.

SanDisk RescuePRO comes in two versions: RescuePRO and RescuePRO® Deluxe. The Deluxe version offers broader support for RAW image formats, and is much better option for photographers using Fujifilm cameras. If you don’t have a license key from your memory card, you’ll need to purchase one. The cost is $39.99 for RescuePRO and $59.99 for the Deluxe version. Given its basic functionality, these prices might feel quite steep. Here’s a full breakdown of the pros and cons:

Need a Hand? Not Comfortable with DIY?

If you hit a roadblock while recovering deleted photos from your Fujifilm camera—there are plenty of places online where you can get help. r/Fujifilm on Reddit, with over 180,000 members, is a great spot to start. It’s full of experienced professionals and enthusiasts who’ve tackled just about every Fujifilm-related issue you can think of. Additionally, visit r/DataRecoveryHelp, a community dedicated specifically to data recovery from any device. It’s a great resource for troubleshooting complex recovery scenarios.

You can also check out the Handy Recovery Advisor Community. It’s our forum dedicated to recovery tips and advice. When you start a discussion, be specific—explain the issue, tools you’ve used, and the state of your memory card. The more detail you provide, the better advice you’ll get.

For tougher situations, like severe SD card corruption or physical damage, or if you’d rather pay than handle it yourself, professional recovery services are your best bet. Take a look at our list of the best SD card recovery services. These experts have access to advanced tools that can recover files from even the most damaged cards—tools that aren’t available to home users.

However, it’s important to remember, as we’ve mentioned before, that if your data has been overwritten, it’s gone for good. No professional service can perform miracles.

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