{"id":6750,"date":"2024-08-01T17:09:02","date_gmt":"2024-08-01T17:09:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/?p=6750"},"modified":"2024-10-14T19:22:34","modified_gmt":"2024-10-14T19:22:34","slug":"recover-formatted-hard-drive-mac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/recover-formatted-hard-drive-mac\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Recover Files from a Formatted Hard Drive on Mac"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/recover-formatted-hard-drive-mac\/#is_it_possible_to_recover_data_from_a_formatted_hard_drive_on_a_mac\" title=\"Is It Possible to Recover Data from a Formatted Hard Drive on a Mac?\">Is It Possible to Recover Data from a Formatted Hard Drive on a Mac?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/recover-formatted-hard-drive-mac\/#how_to_recover_data_from_a_formatted_hard_drive_on_a_mac\" title=\"How to Recover Data from a Formatted Hard Drive on a Mac\">How to Recover Data from a Formatted Hard Drive on a Mac<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/recover-formatted-hard-drive-mac\/#method_1_restore_formatted_hard_drive_on_mac_from_time_machine_backup\" title=\"Method 1 Restore Formatted Hard Drive on Mac from Time Machine Backup\">Method 1 Restore Formatted Hard Drive on Mac from Time Machine Backup<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/recover-formatted-hard-drive-mac\/#method_2_recover_files_from_a_formatted_hard_drive_on_a_mac_with_disk_drill\" title=\"Method 2 Recover Files from a Formatted Hard Drive on a Mac with Disk Drill\">Method 2 Recover Files from a Formatted Hard Drive on a Mac with Disk Drill<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/recover-formatted-hard-drive-mac\/#method_3_use_photorec_to_recover_the_formatted_mac_hard_drive\" title=\"Method 3 Use PhotoRec to Recover the Formatted Mac Hard Drive\">Method 3 Use PhotoRec to Recover the Formatted Mac Hard Drive<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/recover-formatted-hard-drive-mac\/#dont_want_to_go_diy_leave_it_to_the_pros\" title=\"Don&#8217;t Want to Go DIY? Leave It to the Pros\">Don&#8217;t Want to Go DIY? Leave It to the Pros<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/recover-formatted-hard-drive-mac\/#is_it_possible_to_recover_data_from_a_formatted_mac_system_hard_drive\" title=\"Is It Possible to Recover Data from a Formatted Mac System Hard Drive?\">Is It Possible to Recover Data from a Formatted Mac System Hard Drive?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/recover-formatted-hard-drive-mac\/#final_words\" title=\"Final Words\">Final Words<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/recover-formatted-hard-drive-mac\/#faq\" title=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/recover-formatted-hard-drive-mac\/#can_i_recover_data_from_a_formatted_external_hard_drive_on_mac\" title=\"Can I recover data from a formatted external hard drive on Mac?\">Can I recover data from a formatted external hard drive on Mac?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/recover-formatted-hard-drive-mac\/#can_i_recover_files_from_a_formatted_hard_drive_on_a_mac_with_their_original_names_and_folder_structure\" title=\"Can I recover files from a formatted hard drive on a Mac with their original names and folder structure?\">Can I recover files from a formatted hard drive on a Mac with their original names and folder structure?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/recover-formatted-hard-drive-mac\/#what_is_the_difference_between_formatting_and_erasing_a_hard_drive\" title=\"What is the difference between formatting and erasing a hard drive?\">What is the difference between formatting and erasing a hard drive?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/recover-formatted-hard-drive-mac\/#how_much_do_recovery_chances_depend_on_the_file_system_before_and_after_formatting\" title=\"How Much Do Recovery Chances Depend on the File System Before and After Formatting?\">How Much Do Recovery Chances Depend on the File System Before and After Formatting?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Formatting a Mac hard drive, whether intentional or accidental, can lead to the complete erasure of data, but there are solutions to recover lost information even in this situation. Below, we will provide a technical examination of methods and tools to recover data from a formatted Mac hard drive.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is_it_possible_to_recover_data_from_a_formatted_hard_drive_on_a_mac\"><\/span>Is It Possible to Recover Data from a Formatted Hard Drive on a Mac?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>First things first. You need to know how hard drive formatting works to figure out if data recovery on a Mac is possible. When you format a hard drive on a Mac, the system deletes the file directory but usually does not remove the actual data. Instead, it marks the space as available for new data. This key detail creates the potential to unformat the Mac hard drive, provided no new data overwrites the original files.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-8187 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/disk-utility-security.jpg\" alt=\"Formatting security options\" width=\"2144\" height=\"1296\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The likelihood of recovering data from a formatted hard drive depends significantly on the formatting type and the actions you take after formatting. Disk Utility is the native macOS application used for disk management tasks, and that includes formatting. It offers various security options during the formatting process, each differs in the extent to which data is erased:<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-8188 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/napkin-Chance-of-Recovery.jpg\" alt=\"Chances of recovery\" width=\"1092\" height=\"728\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Quick erase.<\/strong> This option removes the file directory, which makes data invisible to the OS without overwriting the actual data sectors. <strong>Chance of recovery: High<\/strong>. Since the data remains intact, specialized recovery software can often retrieve most, if not all, of the lost files.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Secure erase (1-Pass).<\/strong> This method writes a single pass of random data over the entire hard drive, which makes data retrieval more of a challenge. <strong>Chance of recovery: Moderate<\/strong>. While it significantly reduces the possibility of recovery, advanced forensic tools might still recover some data fragments.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Secure erase (3-Pass).<\/strong> This option performs three passes of overwriting. It enhances data destruction by writing different patterns each time. <strong>Chance of recovery: Low<\/strong>. The multiple overwriting passes make it highly improbable to recover data using conventional DIY methods.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Secure erase (7-Pass).<\/strong> The most thorough option involves seven passes of data overwriting to provide maximum data destruction. <strong>Chance of recovery: Impossible<\/strong>. Recovery from a 7-pass secure erase is virtually unattainable with current technology.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"frame_bg frame_bg--success\"><div class=\"frame_bg--title\"><\/div>If the type of formatting was <strong>Quick Erase<\/strong> and the hard drive hasn&#8217;t been used afterward, the chances of recovery are <strong>highest<\/strong>. Therefore, it is always recommended to <strong>immediately cease using the drive<\/strong> after data loss. Do not download files, install applications, or add new data to the drive to prevent overwriting residual data.<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_recover_data_from_a_formatted_hard_drive_on_a_mac\"><\/span>How to Recover Data from a Formatted Hard Drive on a Mac<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you deal with formatted storage (disks or partitions formatted on macOS are no exception) you essentially have two DIY options: backups (which you likely don\u2019t have if you\u2019re reading this article) or data recovery software. If these options aren\u2019t viable, the last resort is to use professional data recovery services.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"method_1_restore_formatted_hard_drive_on_mac_from_time_machine_backup\"><\/span>Method 1: Restore Formatted Hard Drive on Mac from Time Machine Backup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you configured <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/restore-from-time-machine\/\">Time Machine<\/a> to back up your hard drive <strong>before it was formatted<\/strong>, you can recover your files from this backup.<\/p>\n<div class=\"frame_bg frame_bg--default\"><div class=\"frame_bg--title\"><\/div>\ud83d\udd75\ufe0f\u200d\u2642\ufe0f <strong>Don&#8217;t know what that is?<\/strong> Time Machine is a handy backup feature in macOS that allows users to create backups of both system and non-system drives, including external ones. These backups are available for drives formatted in APFS or HFS file systems, which are ideal for macOS environments.<\/div>\n<p>Time Machine starts with an initial full backup and then saves only the changes made to your files. It creates <strong>hourly<\/strong> backups for the past day, <strong>daily<\/strong> backups for the last month, and <strong>weekly<\/strong> backups after that, as long as the backup drive is connected. When the drive fills up, Time Machine automatically deletes the oldest backups. Because of how Time Machine operates, be prepared that some older files might not be included in the backup.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-8201 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/napkin-time-machine-16-9-padding.jpg\" alt=\"Time Machine's pros and cons\" width=\"2136\" height=\"1202\" \/><br \/>\n<strong>Here is a step-by-step guide on how to restore files from a non-system formatted drive using a Time Machine backup:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Connect the external drive containing the Time Machine backup to your Macbook or Mac.<\/li>\n<li>Click on the Time Machine icon in the menu bar and select &#8220;Browse Time Machine Backups.&#8221;<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-6803 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/browse-time-machine-backups.jpg\" alt=\"Browse time machine backups\" width=\"1454\" height=\"458\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Use the timeline on the edge of the screen to find the date before the hard drive was formatted. Time Machine will display all backups from that date.<\/li>\n<li>Browse through the backups and select the files or folders you wish to restore. Time Machine allows you to preview files before restoring them.<\/li>\n<li>Once you have selected all the necessary files, right-click on files and select the &#8220;Restore to&#8230;&#8221; option to recover files to a new location.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-6805 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/restore-files-from-backups-tm-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"restore files from time machine backups\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1665\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>In the event that you have formatted your system drive, restoring its full state should be performed through Migration Assistant. This tool helps you transfer all your data, including applications and system files, from the Time Machine backup to your Mac, effectively restoring the system to its previous state before the format.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-6804 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/migration-assitant.jpg\" alt=\"migration assistant on macOS\" width=\"2046\" height=\"1366\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"frame_bg frame_bg--primary\"><div class=\"frame_bg--title\"><\/div><strong>Note<\/strong>: To optimize backup performance and save space, you can exclude certain files or folders from Time Machine backups. This is useful for large files that can be regenerated or data that isn&#8217;t critical to back up.<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"method_2_recover_files_from_a_formatted_hard_drive_on_a_mac_with_disk_drill\"><\/span>Method 2: Recover Files from a Formatted Hard Drive on a Mac with Disk Drill<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Disk Drill for Mac is one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-mac-data-recovery-software\/\">best macOS data recovery tools<\/a> and a premier choice for data recovery from formatted hard drives on Mac due to its ability to detect remnants of old file systems and its support for major file systems such as HFS, APFS, and exFAT. This tool excels at file recovery through file system pointers and can perform <a href=\"https:\/\/www.handyrecovery.com\/understanding-file-signatures-and-signature-based-data-recovery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">signature recovery<\/a> for about 400 file formats. This feature is especially beneficial when the disk has been reformatted in the same file system it originally used, which is usually a lot more destructive to the \u2018old\u2019 file system. Simply put, Disk Drill can restore a large amount of the most common file types, even if it can&#8217;t retrieve your data directly from the file system.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-8202 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/napkin-drill-16-9-padding.jpg\" alt=\"Disk Drill's pros nad cons\" width=\"2136\" height=\"1202\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s a step-by-step guide on how to recover data from a formatted Mac hard drive with Disk Drill:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/download.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download<\/a> Disk Drill from its official website and install it by dragging the application icon to your Applications folder.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-6775 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/download-and-install-disk-drill.jpg\" alt=\"download and install Disk Drill for macOS\" width=\"1504\" height=\"1076\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Open Disk Drill and provide it with full disk access. This step provides the necessary permissions to locate and recover your lost files.<\/li>\n<li>Choose the formatted hard drive that you want to scan. Click the &#8220;Search for lost data&#8221; button to initiate the scan. Be patient, as the scan duration varies based on factors such as connection type, drive size, drive condition, number of file systems, and the degree of disk fragmentation.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-6781 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/select-fromatted-drive-in-disk-drill-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"select formatted HDD and start scan\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1559\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Once the scan is complete, click on &#8220;Review found items&#8221; to browse the files located by Disk Drill. Alternatively, you can choose &#8220;Recover all&#8230;&#8221; to retrieve all found data.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-6779 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/review-found-items-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"review found items after scan\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1559\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Locate the files you need using the preview option, accessible via the eye icon next to each file. This step helps to check you recover exactly what you need.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-6778 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/preview-and-select-files-for-recover-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"preview and select files for recover\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1559\" \/><\/li>\n<li>After selecting the necessary files, click on \u201cRecover.\u201d Then, choose a destination to restore the files. Choosing a location different from the original hard drive is critical to prevent overwriting existing data.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-6782 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/select-recovery-location-disk-drill-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"select recovery location in Disk Drill\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1559\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Confirm your recovery destination by clicking the &#8220;Next&#8221; button, finalizing the recovery process.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Disk Drill can recover data from both internal Mac hard drives and external storage devices, even if they were originally formatted to file systems not natively supported by macOS, such as NTFS or EXT4. However, the free version of Disk Drill can only scan and preview recoverable files but does not allow actual data recovery without upgrading to the Pro version. For more details, like the pros and cons, you can check our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/disk-drill-review\">Disk Drill review<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"method_3_use_photorec_to_recover_the_formatted_mac_hard_drive\"><\/span>Method 3: Use PhotoRec to Recover the Formatted Mac Hard Drive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cgsecurity.org\/wiki\/PhotoRec\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PhotoRec<\/a> offers a powerful alternative to recover a wide range of file types from drives that have undergone severe damage or reformatting. This free, open-source software is particularly effective because it operates independently of the file system.<\/p>\n<p>It supports approximately <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cgsecurity.org\/wiki\/File_Formats_Recovered_By_PhotoRec\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">470 file types<\/a>, but it might not be the best choice for selective recovery of a large volume of files. PhotoRec restores all files it finds without preservation of the original file names and structures. You can only specify the types of files to recover, not the individual files themselves, which might lead to an overwhelming amount of data retrieval with minimal organization.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-8203 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/napkin-photorec-16-9-padding.jpg\" alt=\"PhotoRec's pros and cons\" width=\"1838\" height=\"1034\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s how to perform formatted Mac hard drive recovery using PhotoRec:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open your terminal and use <a href=\"https:\/\/brew.sh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Homebrew<\/a> to install PhotoRec by typing <b>brew install testdisk<\/b>. This command also installs TestDisk, a related tool for partition recovery.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-6776 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/install-testdisk-with-photorec.jpg\" alt=\"install TestDisk with PhotoRec with homebrew\" width=\"1273\" height=\"810\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Type <strong>sudo photorec<\/strong> to start PhotoRec from the Terminal. Grant the necessary permissions if prompted, which will allow PhotoRec full access to the hard drives.<\/li>\n<li>Use the arrow keys to select the drive from which you want to recover data. Confirm your choice and proceed to select the partition that was formatted.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-6780 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/select-drive-in-photorec.jpg\" alt=\"select drive in photorec\" width=\"1439\" height=\"901\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Specify the types of files you want to recover or opt to recover all types. This step tailors the recovery process to your specific needs, albeit without the ability to select specific files.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-6774 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/choose-file-formats.jpg\" alt=\"choose file formats in PhotoRec\" width=\"1439\" height=\"901\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Choose a recovery directory different from the formatted drive to avoid overwriting any recoverable files. This precaution is critical for a successful recovery process.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-6783 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/select-recovery-path-photorec.jpg\" alt=\"choose recovery destination in photorec\" width=\"1439\" height=\"901\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Begin the recovery process. PhotoRec will display the recovery status in real time, showing the number of files recovered and the estimated time remaining. The duration of this process varies based on the drive\u2019s size and condition.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-6777 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/photorec-recovery-process.jpg\" alt=\"photorec recovery process \" width=\"1439\" height=\"901\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If you had a lot of data on the drive, finding what you need may take you more time than the recovery process itself. Yet, PhotoRec remains one of the best completely free tools of its kind. For those interested in other software with more features, you can check out our list of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pulse\/best-photorec-alternatives-handy-recovery-jxhyf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best PhotoRec alternatives<\/a> to find more options.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"dont_want_to_go_diy_leave_it_to_the_pros\"><\/span>Don&#8217;t Want to Go DIY? Leave It to the Pros<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Suppose the data loss scenario is severe or previous recovery attempts with software tools like Disk Drill and PhotoRec have not succeeded. In that case, it may be necessary to consult a professional data recovery center. Professional data recovery services are equipped with advanced technologies and cleanroom environments that are not typically available to the general public. These facilities enhance the likelihood of successful data recovery from physically damaged or heavily corrupted hard drives.<\/p>\n<p>When you select a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.handyrecovery.com\/best-data-recovery-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">data recovery center<\/a> for your MacBook or external drives, it\u2019s important to consider factors such as the center\u2019s reputation, the expertise of its technicians, and its success rate with similar data loss scenarios. Professional data recovery services can be expensive, with prices ranging from <strong>$100 to over $1,000<\/strong>, depending on the complexity of the recovery. Many centers offer a \u201cno data, no fee\u201d policy, which means you only pay if they successfully recover your data.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-8205 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/napkin-data-recovery-services-16-9-padding.jpg\" alt=\"Pros and cons of data recovery services\" width=\"2136\" height=\"1202\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is_it_possible_to_recover_data_from_a_formatted_mac_system_hard_drive\"><\/span>Is It Possible to Recover Data from a Formatted Mac System Hard Drive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Accidental formatting of the system disk is relatively rare among Mac users but can occur, particularly when you manage disks in recovery mode using Disk Utility. In such scenarios, there is a risk of mistakenly formatting the system disk.<\/p>\n<p>Data recovery from a formatted system hard disk is mainly possible on older Mac models without <a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-us\/103265\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">security chips<\/a>. These models didn&#8217;t use system disk encryption, making recovery possible. If you need to recover data from a system hard drive formatted in recovery mode, <strong>you can use Disk Drill by following these steps<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Restart your Mac and hold down Command + R as it boots to enter Recovery Mode.<\/li>\n<li>Once in Recovery Mode, navigate to the Utilities menu and open Terminal.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-6808 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/run-terminal-in-recovery-mode-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Open terminal in recovery mode\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1539\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Enter the command <em>sh &lt;(curl http:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/bootmode\/boot.xml)<\/em> to start Disk Drill version 5 or use <em>sh &lt;(curl http:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/bootmode\/boot4.xml)<\/em>\u00a0for running version 4 on older Macs. This command will load Disk Drill into RAM and initiate the application.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-6807 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/run-disk-dril-in-recovery-mode-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"run disk drill in recovery mode\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1539\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Wait for the Disk Drill to be installed and launched within your recovery environment.<\/li>\n<li>In Disk Drill, select the formatted system disk and press the &#8220;Search for lost data&#8221; button. Be patient, as the scan could take some time, depending on the disk size and data complexity.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-6811 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/start-scan-system-drive-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Start scan system drive in disk drill\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1539\" \/><\/li>\n<li>After the scan is complete, browse through the recoverable files, select the necessary files, click the &#8220;Recover&#8221; button, and save them to an external drive to avoid overwriting data.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-6810 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/select-files-for-recover-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"select files to recover in disk drill\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1539\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"frame_bg frame_bg--default\"><div class=\"frame_bg--title\"><\/div><strong>Note:<\/strong> Disk Drill cannot preview files when operating in recovery mode. As a result, you will likely need to recover all available files initially. Once they are safely transferred to another drive, it is advisable to carefully sort through and select the relevant files after the recovery process.<\/div>\n<p>This method provides a viable solution for recovering data from older Macs where modern security protocols do not prevent such actions. However, for newer models with enhanced security features, recovering data from a formatted system drive may not be possible through conventional means.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"final_words\"><\/span>Final Words<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you lost data on your Mac\u2019s hard drive and have no backups, you basically have two choices: use data recovery software or hire professional data recovery services. Software tools are perfect for quick and affordable recovery when the data loss is recent and the drive itself is fine. Professional services are better for serious cases of hardware damage. Try using data recovery software first. These tools aren\u2019t as complicated as they sound.<\/p>\n<section itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"><div class=\"panel-group sc_accordion_faq\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\" aria-multiselectable=\"true\"><h2 class=\"sc_accordion_faq--title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"faq\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading1\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can_i_recover_data_from_a_formatted_external_hard_drive_on_mac\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse1\">\r\n                Can I recover data from a formatted external hard drive on Mac?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapse1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading1\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                Yes, you can recover formatted external hard drives on a Mac with data recovery software like Disk Drill or PhotoRec. The success of the recovery largely depends on the security options used during formatting and whether the drive has been used afterward.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how you can recover files from a formatted external hard drive on a Mac:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Download and install data recovery software.<\/li>\n<li>Connect the formatted external hard drive to your Mac.<\/li>\n<li>Launch the app and scan the formatted hard drive.<\/li>\n<li>Select all lost files you need from the scan result.<\/li>\n<li>Specify a suitable recovery destination and finish the process.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading2\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can_i_recover_files_from_a_formatted_hard_drive_on_a_mac_with_their_original_names_and_folder_structure\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse2\">\r\n                Can I recover files from a formatted hard drive on a Mac with their original names and folder structure?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapse2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading2\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                Successful recovery largely depends on whether the remnants of the original file system are intact and not overwritten, and if the recovery tool supports that file system. For instance, Disk Drill supports macOS file systems and can restore original file names and directory hierarchies when the file system remains undamaged. In contrast, some other apps like PhotoRec cannot recover original names and folder structures as they rely on file signatures, resulting in generic file names and a flat file layout.\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading3\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_is_the_difference_between_formatting_and_erasing_a_hard_drive\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse3\">\r\n                What is the difference between formatting and erasing a hard drive?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapse3\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading3\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                Formatting a hard drive typically involves preparing the drive for use with a specific file system and may not necessarily erase all the data stored on the drive. It generally deletes the file system\u2019s directory structure, making the data invisible but not gone. Erasing a hard drive, on the other hand, involves removing all data from the drive, often through methods that overwrite the data, making it unrecoverable. This is more secure than formatting if the goal is to eliminate data completely.\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading4\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_much_do_recovery_chances_depend_on_the_file_system_before_and_after_formatting\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse4\">\r\n                How Much Do Recovery Chances Depend on the File System Before and After Formatting?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapse4\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading4\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                The likelihood of successful data recovery when changing file systems depends on how the new file system manages data and metadata compared to the original. Transitions between similar file systems (like HFS+ to APFS) generally offer better recovery chances than those between vastly different systems (like exFAT to APFS). Utilize advanced recovery tools tailored for specific file systems and act promptly to retrieve your lost data.\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Formatting a Mac hard drive, whether intentional or accidental, can lead to the complete erasure of data, but there are solutions to recover lost information even in this situation. Below, we will provide a technical examination of methods and tools to recover data from a formatted Mac hard drive. 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