SD Card Recovery in New Jersey — Photos & Videos Rescued Locally
Lost photos, videos, or files from a damaged, formatted, or unreadable SD card? We recover memory cards from cameras, drones, dashcams, phones, and more — in our Somerville shop, since 2011. No recovery, no fee.
Every Type of SD Card Failure — Handled In-House
From a single deleted photo to a physically damaged drone card, we've seen it all. Here's what we recover at our Somerville, NJ shop.
Accidentally Deleted Files
Hit delete on the wrong folder or emptied the camera. As long as you stopped using the card immediately, recovery rates are very high.
From $149Accidental Format
You clicked format too quickly, or the camera prompted you and you accepted. The data usually survives — don't write anything new to the card.
From $149Corrupt or Unreadable Card
"Card not recognized," "needs to be formatted," or nothing mounts at all. File system corruption is one of the most common and most recoverable failures we see.
From $149Camera SD Card Recovery
DSLR, mirrorless, and point-and-shoot cards — Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm. We recover RAW, JPEG, HEIF, and video formats including MOV and MP4.
From $149Drone & Action Cam Cards
DJI Mavic, Air, Mini series; Autel; Skydio. GoPro MicroSD. Drone footage recovery is high-priority work we handle often — bring just the card.
From $149Dashcam & Security Cam Cards
Looping dashcam footage, overwritten files, or cards that locked after an incident. We can often recover footage the camera itself already deleted.
From $149Phone MicroSD Recovery
Android phones and tablets with removable MicroSD storage. Whether it's contacts, photos, or documents — we recover what your device can't read.
From $149Physical Damage Recovery
Bent pins, cracked card body, water exposure, or a card that snapped in the slot. Physical damage requires specialized tools — we'll tell you honestly what's possible.
From $199Nintendo Switch & Console Cards
Game saves, downloaded titles, and media stored on Nintendo Switch MicroSD cards. We recover game data that won't boot or cards the console won't read.
From $149If It Has a Memory Chip, We Can Attempt Recovery
We work with every SD format and capacity — from tiny MicroSD cards to high-speed professional UHS-II media.
SD & SDHC
Standard full-size SD cards up to 32GB
SDXC
High-capacity SD, 64GB to 2TB
MicroSD / SDHC / XC
Phones, drones, dashcams, Nintendo Switch
UHS-I & UHS-II
High-speed professional camera cards
CompactFlash
Older DSLR cameras and professional bodies
CFexpress
Next-gen professional video and photo cards
Memory Stick
Sony cameras, PSP, older Sony devices
Industrial SD
Security systems, embedded devices, POS
4.8 Stars Across 400+ Google Reviews
Real recoveries from real people across central New Jersey.
"I shoot weddings for a living. My SD card stopped mounting halfway through culling a reception shoot and I panicked. Dave's recovered every single image, including ceremony shots I hadn't backed up yet. Local, fast, and priced fairly."
"My DJI Mini 3 took a hard landing and the MicroSD wouldn't mount afterward. Dave's got every video off it in two days. They were upfront about what it would cost before doing anything, which I appreciated. Worth every dollar."
"Three years of family photos on a card my daughter's camera stopped reading. I was devastated. Dave's had them all back within 48 hours. They called me when it was done, walked me through what happened, and showed me how to prevent it. Outstanding."
SD Card Recovery Pricing — No Surprises
We quote you before we start. The $75 diagnostic is credited toward your recovery if you proceed. If we can't recover your data, you pay the diagnostic only — nothing more.
All prices are flat-rate estimates quoted before work begins. The $75 diagnostic is applied to your final invoice if you proceed. No additional charges without your approval.
One Shop, All Recovery Work Done In-House
Your SD card never leaves our Somerville shop. Drop off, we call you when it's done — most customers are in and out in under 10 minutes at drop-off.
📍 Dave's Computers
75 North Bridge St, Somerville, NJ 08876Saturday: 9am – 2pm
Sunday: Closed
No appointment needed
Right off Route 206
We're located at 75 North Bridge St in Somerville — right behind the Bank of America, with free parking. From Route 206 or I-287 Exit 13, we're one of the easiest shops in central NJ to reach.
Drop off your SD card at the front counter. We'll log it in, ask a few questions about what happened, and give you a realistic recovery estimate on the spot. No appointment necessary, walk-ins always welcome.
Your card never leaves our shop. Unlike national mail-in services, we do all recovery work here. You can call us for updates, stop in to check, or just wait for our text when the files are ready.
Approximate Drive Times to Our Shop
Why Central NJ Customers Don't Mail Their Cards Away
For most SD card recoveries, a national lab is overkill — and slow, expensive, and impersonal to boot.
What You Usually Get
What You Get Here
SD Card Recovery Facts That Can Save Your Files
The decisions you make in the first hour after a card failure have a huge impact on recovery success. Here's what we tell every customer.
🛑 Stop Using the Card Immediately
Every photo you take, every file the camera writes, every time the device reads the card — it risks overwriting the data you want to recover. The moment something goes wrong, eject the card and put it somewhere safe. Don't "try one more thing."
💻 Don't Run Free Recovery Software First
Tools like Recuva and PhotoRec are well-intentioned but they read and write to the card during scanning. If the software fails partway through, it can corrupt the file system further and permanently reduce what's recoverable. Let us run a clean read before anything writes to the card.
📋 "Formatted" Doesn't Mean "Gone"
Accidental format is one of the highest-success-rate scenarios we see. When a card is formatted, the file system index is wiped — but the underlying data often remains intact until new files are written over it. As long as you haven't taken more photos, recovery is highly likely.
🌡️ Physical Damage Is Not Always Fatal
Cards with bent connector pins, cracked bodies, or even water damage can sometimes be recovered with specialized tools that bypass the card's controller and read directly from the NAND memory chip. We'll tell you honestly at the diagnostic whether physical recovery is viable — we don't guess.
Six Reasons Central NJ Trusts Us With Their Data
We've been fixing computers and recovering data in Somerville since 2011. Here's what makes us different from a franchise or a national lab.
No Recovery, No Fee
If we can't recover your data, you pay only the $75 diagnostic. We only charge for recoveries that succeed — and we tell you the price before we start.
In-House Only
Your SD card never leaves our Somerville shop. No subcontractors, no out-of-state labs, no strangers handling your memories. We do the work ourselves.
Fast Turnaround
Logical recoveries often finish same-day or next business day. We don't sit on work — when your files are recovered, we call you.
Real Human Communication
Call (908) 428-9558 and you'll reach someone who actually knows your case. Not a ticket system, not a callback queue — us, at the bench.
15 Years of Local Trust
We've been at 75 N Bridge St since 2011. Thousands of customers across Somerset and Middlesex counties trust us with their most important data.
Honest Flat-Rate Pricing
We quote you before we start and don't change the price when we're done. No surprise invoices, no "it was more complex than we thought" charges.
SD Card Recovery Questions — Answered Honestly
Real questions from NJ customers about SD card recovery. No vague answers.
How much does SD card recovery cost in New Jersey?
SD card recovery at Dave's Computers starts with a $75 diagnostic that's credited toward recovery if you proceed. Logical recoveries — deleted files, accidental format, file corruption — run $149–$249. Physical damage cases run $199–$399 depending on complexity. New customers save $25 with the coupon below. If we can't recover your data, you pay the diagnostic only — nothing more.
Can you recover photos from a formatted SD card?
Yes — accidental format is one of the most recoverable scenarios we see, provided you stop using the card immediately after formatting. Formatting wipes the file system index but the underlying photo data usually remains intact until new files overwrite it. The sooner you bring the card in, the better your odds. Do not take any more photos and do not put the card back in the camera.
What SD card brands and types do you recover?
We recover all major formats: standard SD, SDHC, SDXC, MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC, CompactFlash, CFexpress, Memory Stick, and UHS-I/UHS-II high-speed cards. Brands include SanDisk, Samsung, Lexar, Kingston, Sony, PNY, Transcend, Verbatim, Hoodman, Delkin, and generic/off-brand cards from dashcams and security systems.
Do you recover SD cards from cameras, drones, dashcams, and phones?
Yes. We regularly work with cards from Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, and Olympus cameras; DJI, Autel, and Skydio drones; GoPro action cameras; Android smartphones; dashcams; Nintendo Switch consoles; and security cameras. Bring just the card — we don't need the device unless the card is physically stuck.
My card says it needs to be formatted or isn't recognized — is recovery still possible?
Usually yes. "Card not recognized" and format prompts almost always mean the file system is corrupted, not that the photos are gone. Do not click Format. Bring the card in as-is. Our tools can read the raw storage directly and often extract your files even when Windows, your camera, or your phone refuses to mount the card.
How long does SD card recovery take?
Logical failures — deleted files, accidental format, corruption — typically complete same-day or next business day. Physical damage cases involving the controller or NAND chip take 2–5 business days. We'll give you an honest estimate at drop-off and text updates throughout. We don't sit on your recovery.
Is it safe to run free SD card recovery software before coming in?
We strongly advise against it. Recovery tools like Recuva, PhotoRec, and Disk Drill read and sometimes write to the card during scanning, which can permanently overwrite the data you're trying to recover. If the scan fails or stalls, it may corrupt the file system further, making professional recovery harder or impossible. Stop using the card and bring it to us first.
Do you offer in-home or on-site SD card recovery in New Jersey?
No. All recovery work is performed in-house at our Somerville shop at 75 N Bridge St. We don't offer on-site or in-home service. Drop off your card at the shop — no appointment needed — and we handle everything here so your data never leaves our hands. Most towns in central NJ are within a 20–30 minute drive.
What if you can't recover my SD card data?
If we're unable to recover your data after a thorough attempt, you pay only the $75 diagnostic fee — nothing more. We don't charge for failed recoveries. We'll also explain what we found and whether there are any further options worth pursuing, so you can make an informed decision.
Can you recover video files from an SD card, not just photos?
Yes. We recover video in all major formats including MP4, MOV, AVCHD, MTS, AVI, and RAW video from cinema cameras. Drone footage, wedding video, security recordings, dashcam clips — we've recovered them all. Large video files can sometimes require additional time to verify complete frame integrity, but we check everything before calling you.
Drop Off Your SD Card — No Appointment Needed
One location in Somerville, NJ. All work done in-house. Free parking. Walk-ins always welcome.
📍 Dave's Computers
75 North Bridge St
Somerville, NJ 08876
Behind the Bank of America · Free parking lot
Monday – Friday: 10am – 5pm
Saturday: 9am – 2pm
Sunday: Closed
I-287 to Exit 13 (Somerville / Route 206). Follow Route 206 North into Somerville, turn right on Bridge St. Free parking behind the building.
Save $25 on Your SD Card Recovery
Off Your SD Card Recovery
Print this coupon or show it on your phone when you drop off your card. Applied to the final recovery cost — not the diagnostic.
SD Card Recovery for Customers Across NJ
Our Somerville shop is a short drive from communities across Somerset and Middlesex counties — and beyond.
SD Card Recovery Near These NJ Communities
Drop off at our Somerville shop — all work done in-house, same location since 2011One location — drop-off only. Dave's Computers operates from a single shop at 75 N Bridge St, Somerville, NJ 08876. We do not offer on-site or in-home service in any NJ city. All SD card recovery is performed at our Somerville location. Customers from surrounding towns drive to us — most find it faster and more affordable than mailing a card to a national lab.
Ready to Recover Your SD Card?
Walk in to our Somerville shop — no appointment needed. Most recoveries finish in 1–3 business days. No recovery, no fee. New customers save $25 with the coupon above.
📞 (908) 428-9558