Seeking Cost-effective Alternatives to Wondershare Recoverit for Video Recovery

As content creators, we often find ourselves in sticky situations, particularly when it comes to video recording. Recently, while filming with my Sony ZV-E10, I encountered a frustrating problem: my MP4 file became corrupted when my camera’s battery unexpectedly died. As a Mac user, I turned to the digital realm for solutions, even experimenting with some tools and commands via Terminal. I managed to salvage a brief 1 minute and 46 seconds from the video, which indicated that the file was partially recoverable.

In my quest for a better solution, I downloaded the free trial of Wondershare Recoverit. Ultimately, I was thrilled to see that it could preview the entire 18-minute video—an encouraging sign that more of my footage might be recoverable. However, the price of $85 for a one-time recovery felt steep, particularly given that this was an isolated incident.

This brings me to the question at hand: are there any other options available that are either free or more budget-friendly? If anyone has experience with alternative Software for recovering video files, I would greatly appreciate your recommendations! Your insights could be invaluable not just to me but to countless others who may find themselves in similar predicaments. Thank you in advance for your help!