CompactFlash (CF) is a mass storage device format used in portable electronic devices. The format was first specified and produced by SanDisk. It is now used for a variety of devices; most contain flash memory but some, such as the Microdrive, contain a hard disk.

CompactFlash became the most successful of the early memory card formats, surpassing Miniature Card, SmartMedia, and PC Card Type I in popularity. CompactFlash remains popular and is even supported in some new devices.

Can I Restore Damaged Photos on CF Card?

In order to restore lost photos on cf card, you'd better confirm that the deleted pictures are not eased actually. There are two things you should pay close attention to avoid losing digital photos from digital camera permanently! 1. Once you deleted photos carelessly, stop using camera immediately. As if you use camera continually, your deleted photo files may be overwritten and lost forever. 2. DO NOT pull out the memory card without switching off the digital camera, as this action would cause interruption in read/write process and your photo lost never come back again!

Cases could make you delete data on CF Card

• 1. Select "Format" on digital camera and delete all the images o CF card;
• 2. Switch off the camera before the images are completely written to the CF card;
• 3. Keep taking photos when the camera battery is at the end of its life.
• 4. Other reasons.

How to Retrieve Lost Photos on CF Card

• 1. Install uMacsoft Card Recovery and launch
• 2. Scan partitions to find lost files
• 3. Preview and save what you lost on CF Card

You cannot recover the files to the same drive where they were lost, therefore choose another volume or some external storage device such as a USB flash drive to save them safely.