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JPEG and JPG are the two popular image file formats used to store the image files. Both the formats are similar but the only difference is JPEG file extension is used in Windows and JPG in Mac operating system. However Windows supports both JPEG and JPG image file formats. Most of the low end digital cameras use JPEG file format to store the captured images. Whenever you capture photos using DSLR cameras, they store the captured file in digital RAW photo file formats like CR2, CRW, etc but when you synchronize them with computer and open for preview, they will be temporarily converted to JPEG and JPG file formats.

In some cases you might lose your JPEG or JPG files due to various reasons. At this point of time instead of doing silly mistakes you need to stay calm, because you can recover JPEG files which are deleted before overwriting the storage media. With help of some image recovery software you can get back all your deleted and lost images. This article explains detailed procedure of how to recover JPEG and JPG files from different storage media but before going to recovery process let us walk through the reasons for deletion or loss of image files.

A few common scenarios where you might lose your JPEG and JPG files are listed here.

• In some instances you might delete unwanted photos from your hard drives to reuse the storage space. At this point of time if you accidentally delete some important photos by using “Shift + Delete” key combination, this will bypass the Recycle Bin.
• While sinking photos between computer and other removable storage devices, if your computer restarts due to power failure or operating system crash, the chances of losing image files are more.
• Sometimes due to errors in file system or virus attack, your memory cards or removable devices becomes inaccessible. In order to use those devices you need to format them. If you have stored some important image files in such devices, you are guaranteed the loss of files.

With a few precautionary measures like following a proper plug and play procedure while sinking photos, taking a proper backup before formatting any removable storage device, etc helps to avoid the loss of image files.

In worst case scenario, if you end with losing JPEG and JPG files without backup, as it is mentioned earlier you can undelete them with the help of photo recovery software. These utilities scan the storage device with the help of unique file signature and recover images before overwriting with new data.

Remo Recover (Windows) – Media Edition is one such popular photo recovery software which is developed by some expert data recovery professionals. It facilitates you to recover audio, video and photo files from different storage media like hard drives, memory cards, removable storage devices, etc. Built-in “Find Tool” helps you in locating a particular file based on creation date, extension, size and file name. Recovered data can be stored to any storage device which is accessible to your operating system.

You can download Remo Recover (Windows) – Media Edition for secure photo recovery process.