IsoBuster

IsoBuster is a data recovery tool specializing in the recovery of data from optical disc formats like CD, DVD, Blu-ray, and HD DVD. It is designed to read and recover files, tracks, sessions, and partitions from damaged or poorly mastered discs.

IsoBuster bypasses Windows' limitations in accessing optical media, allowing it to read data directly from the disc's surface. This direct access enables the recovery of files even when the operating system cannot read the disc in the standard way.

The software supports a wide variety of image file formats (.ISO, .IMG, .BIN, etc.), allowing users to open and extract files from disc images without needing to burn them to physical media. It also supports various file systems, including ISO9660, Joliet, UDF, HFS, and HFS+.

Key features of IsoBuster include:

• Data Recovery: Recovers data from scratched, damaged, or defective optical discs.
• Image File Support: Opens and extracts data from disc image files.
• File System Support: Supports a wide range of file systems used on optical media.
• Sector Viewer: Allows users to examine the raw data on a disc at the sector level.
• Extraction of Hidden Sessions: Can extract data from hidden or multi-session discs.
• CD/DVD Analysis: Provides detailed information about the disc structure and file system.

IsoBuster is commonly used by professionals and home users to recover lost or inaccessible data from optical discs. It offers a free version with limited functionality and paid versions with more advanced features.