what makes us different.
personalized customer service because people and their precious data are at the center of everything we do.
all work done in-house.
in-house research and development.
data recovery process powered by AI.
genuine passion for restoring people's precious data.
free estimate within a couple of hours.
customers get the exact price before confirming the start of the data recovery work.
prices based solely on the problem.
no data, no charge guarantee.
we deliver services that bring value and benefit to our customers.
we go the extra mile at no additional cost to successfully recover irreplaceable data.
we accept the challenge, no matter how difficult it is.
our strengths.
data recovery experts since 1999.
cutting edge data recovery technology and expertise.
advanced knowledge, experience and inventiveness.
applying machine learning and AI-based technologies in data recovery.
birthplace of the WD-HA Pro and other data recovery tools & solutions.
data recovery on HDD, SSD, Mac, RAID, NAS, server, tape, flash media, USB, iPhone, smartphone, laptop, cloud, virtual machine, ransomware, etc.
recovering severely damaged storage media deemed unrecoverable by other companies.
24/7 live support by data recovery engineer.
emergency data recovery.
complete data security with a commitment to our customers' privacy.
how it all started.
The Kotar family began servicing office machines and computers in the 1960s. By the early 2000s, it became clear that customers were more concerned about recovering lost data than repairing broken hardware—prompting us to shift our focus to data recovery.
Since then, we've successfully handled thousands of cases—from mission-critical servers and RAIDs to smartphones, SSDs, and USB drives—serving individuals, businesses, governments, and institutions.
In 2005, we founded our Data Recovery Research Department, where we develop proprietary tools and techniques, including the groundbreaking WD-HA Pro. With decades of invaluable experience and AI-powered innovation, we continue to push the boundaries of what's possible.
Robert Kotar, founder and owner, expanded the business from Europe—where he began offering data recovery in 1999—to Silicon Valley in 2012. He leads our ongoing R&D efforts and works closely with top specialists and cutting-edge technologies to deliver industry-leading results.
today.
Kotar Data Recovery is a professional data recovery lab based in San Jose, CA. As the birthplace of the WD-HA Pro, Kotar holds a prominent place in the data recovery industry. Our ongoing innovation—driven by hands-on experience—has led to the development of advanced techniques and tools, including cutting-edge AI-powered solutions that continually push the boundaries of what's possible.
We collaborate with hundreds of IT consultants, technology service providers, and resellers across local, national, and international markets. With top-rated customer service, state-of-the-art tools, a high success rate, and an innovative approach, Kotar Data Recovery delivers exceptional results for even the most demanding individual and business clients—all at competitive prices.
our vision.
In an increasingly complex digital world, data is one of our most valuable assets—shaping our personal lives, driving businesses, and powering innovation. As the volume of information grows, so does the risk of loss—and the impact can be profound.
At Kotar Data Recovery, our mission is not only to restore people’s valuable data, but to do so efficiently, quickly, and securely.
Our vision is to lead the future of data restoration by combining cutting-edge technology and AI with human ingenuity.
We believe true progress lies at the intersection of knowledge, experience, creativity, and relentless curiosity.
That’s why we’re committed to ongoing in-house research and development—enabling us to enhance existing methods and develop proprietary, AI-powered solutions to solve even the most challenging data recovery cases.
Above all, we believe data recovery is not just about technology—it’s about people and their work, memories, and lives.
sustainability commitment.
We understand environmentally friendly sustainability practices are our responsibility and our active and effective role in protecting the planet.
In our efforts to adopt a greener approach to everyday practices, we follow the 3 Rs strategy: reduce, reuse, recycle.
We are going paperless wherever possible, reducing usage of energy, changing our lighting to energy-efficient LEDs, using biodegradable supplies when possible, reusing packaging materials, recycling and encouraging remote work to reduce carbon emissions.
The actions of one small business may not seem like much. However, we believe even one small step could be an example for others to join the effort to save the Earth.