Seeking Assistance: Recovering Corrupted PS4 Gameplay Files from a USB Drive

Hello, fellow gamers!

I find myself in a bit of a technological bind and am reaching out for your collective wisdom. Recently, I transferred some epic Fortnite gameplay clips from my PS4 onto a SanDisk USB flash drive, but to my dismay, the drive has become corrupted. Despite the fact that it shows substantial data usage, none of the files appear when I plug it in.

I’ve exhausted several strategies in my attempts to recover these precious clips:

• I tried converting the file formats to see if other types would work.
• Different media players were tested, but none could read the files.
• I attempted to copy the files back to my PS4, to no avail.
• I even used various repair tools, but unfortunately, most stated they couldn’t resolve the issue.

To top it off, when I check the file data, it shows as 0 bytes—despite the drive indicating that space is still occupied. This leaves me wondering if I’m missing something; perhaps inserting header or footer data from a functioning PS4 video file could help?

I’m really hoping to salvage this high-quality Fortnite content as I intended to use it for future video projects. Before considering expensive professional recovery options, I’d like to gather some insights:

1. Are there any feasible DIY methods available that might help me restore the video data?
2. If professional recovery is necessary, what are some reputable services that genuinely deliver results in recovering PS4 footage?

I’ve come across several recovery services that claim to retrieve PS4 footage, yet many fall short of expectations, so I’m approaching this with caution. Any advice, recommendations, or shared experiences would be immensely appreciated. I’m determined not to give up just yet!

On a lighter note, the saved victories from my PS4 are now deemed outdated, so I can’t even relive those moments—just my luck, right?

Thank you for taking the time to read this! Looking forward to your insights and tips. Stay gaming strong!

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