Tips to handle Memory Cards

A memory card can be corrupted while you are saving, deleting, or opening data in the memory card. However, understanding the reasons of memory/flash card corruption can help you to prevent loss of data stored in your memory card. Below are some tips that enable you to save your memory card from getting corrupted:

Always switch off the digital camera before inserting or removing a memory card.
Do not switch off your digital camera while a photo is being saved on your memory card.
Always have your battery full when you want to transfer your data from your memory card to your system or vice-versa.
Always format your memory card in the digital camera, instead of your computer.
Stop taking pictures when your memory card is full.
Always wait for a picture to store in your memory card and then click the next one.
Always wait for a picture to store in your memory card and then click the next one.
Never rename, open, delete, or move files on the memory card while its contents are open on your system.


The above tips enable you to save your memory card from getting corrupted in most cases. However, if you have not followed any of the above tips and your memory card has been corrupted, then the best way is to restore your data from an updated backup. However, if you have not maintained any backup or backup is unable to restore the required data, then you will need to use efficient memory card recovery software.

Stellar Phoenix Photo Recovery v3.2 is a powerful and user friendly memory card recovery software that recovers lost files after corruption of memory card. The memory card data recovery is compatible with all major audio, video, and picture file formats, including jpg, jpeg, tif, gif, riff, tiff, avi, png, bmp, mov, wav, midi, and quicktime. The free downloadable trial version of the photo recovery software provides a provides a preview of all recoverable files.


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