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Secure Data Recovery has performed reliable tape data recovery since 2007. It does not matter if the tape holding corporate backups has physical damage or logical issues. We have the specialized hardware and software to handle degraded tapes and catalogs. Our engineers can repair damaged tape, address corruption, restore deleted files, and extract and convert data to a usable format. We can also quickly process data stored on tapes to reduce the workload on IT teams. Trust the service with legacy media experts and a No Data, No Recovery Fee guarantee.

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Tape Recovery Service

Our process offers a secure and reliable tape recovery service solution for your We offer a secure and reliable tape recovery service solution and data taper repair to restore files from your long-term backups. Your recovery will be payable upon successful completion, with our “No Data, No Recovery Fee” guarantee.

Consultation

Our data recovery technicians are available 24x7. Call our experts to receive a free consultation and quote.

Evaluation

Your backup tapes, evaluated by seasoned professionalsinside of secure data recovery labs.

Header Scan/Cataloging

Not sure which tapes store the data you need? Let us help you manage your tape recovery service by providing you with a detailed report of what backup sessions are present on each cartridge.

Approval & Tape Data Recovery

Review a comprehensive evaluation report and approve the work with payment due upon success.

Tape Data Recovery Reviews

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ray sneed

Dec 03, 2025

Great customer service

Jake from Secure Data Recovery was a delight to deal with. He was helpful and patient and professional in all of our interactions. He was quick on communication and went above and beyond in order to try and get us the best experience.

Sami Tabikh

Aug 23, 2025

30 year old magtape

I wanted data off a reel of 30 year old 8-track magtape. Secure Data Recovery had the equipment and expertise to recover and repair the data. Their representative Timothy Rutan was friendly, knowledgeable and professional. I highly recommend their services.

2020LTT

Aug 27, 2024

Jake Gambatese was GREAT!

We had some old corporate tapes from the 1990s, and he saved the data in a format that we could read today. Highly recommend!

LTO Tape Data Recovery

Secure Data Recovery Services offers dependable LTO tape data recovery. We operate secure data recovery facilities that support all LTO Ultrium tape formats from LTO 1 to LTO 9.

With up to 45 TB of storage for the latest models, LTO is considered to be the most common backup tape format used today. Our engineers are ready to assist with any LTO tape data recovery regardless of the file type or backup software utilized by your tape library.

DAT Tape Data Recovery

We offer professional data tape repair services for all DAT cartridges. Our experts offer tape conversion and tape duplication in the most complex situations.

Anything from a Mid-File error, damaged tapes, data corruption to unspooled or torn data tape repair is fully supported by our labs and comes with a risk-free diagnostic.

IBM AS-400 Tape Data Recovery

Secure Data Recovery Services offers a range of professional services for AS/400 systems, and our teams can help you avoid downtime after a major media disaster.

We have experience with i5/OS and other IBM operating systems as well as various UNIX and Linux variants. We can create an effective plan for each case to treat physical and logical media issues as effectively as possible.

Our experience with encrypted and compressed data allows for fast turnaround times. We are one of the only data recovery companies with same-day emergency data recovery services for AS/400 tape cartridges

While reliability varies greatly from one format to the next, any tape system can lose data due to physical cartridge issues. Secure Data Recovery Services offers a range of professional services for tape data, and our teams can help you avoid downtime after a major media disaster.

Some common causes of tape data loss include:

Humidity and Moisture Damage
Physical Impact Damage and Broken Internal Cartridge Components
Permanent Errors Residing Mid-File and Corruption
Accidental Overwrites
Cartridge Damage from Tape Drive Failure
Flipped, Twisted, Broken or Stretched Tape
Oxide Loss and Storage-Related Media Decay

Whether you need to recover data from a single set of tapes or an entire archive, Secure Data Recovery Services offers secure tape data recovery with flexible turnaround options. We also offer risk-free diagnostics for all tape systems.

Free Recovery for Windows Backup files

Looking to repair .bkf msbackup files on a functioning tape storage media? Try our SecureRecovery® for Backup. Created by our data migration experts during data recovery operations and is available to help solve your file corruption issues free of charge. This easy-to-use tool repairs damaged files created with Windows Backup utility and also supports files created with VERITAS Backup Exec. Simply run the installation wizard on any Windows machine and select the files you wish to repair then click next and let the software attempt to repair the damage. The recovered data is saved into the same hierarchical folders structure. Features:

Supports Microsoft® Windows Backup XP SP1, XP SP2, XP SP3, 2003, and 2000
Supports VERITAS Backup Exec for Windows Servers
Recovers folder structure
Recovers individual files

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In cases where the damage to the files is severe physical tape recovery may be necessary. If the results are unsatisfactory contact us to discuss alternative data recovery options.

Full Support for All Backup Software & Formats

Secure Data Recovery Services’ dedicated R&D departments keep us ahead of the competition to provide you with the ultimate solution for tape data recovery, whether you need to restore backups from a single cartridge or a full library.

Our labs support the following tape formats:

LTO
DAT
DLT/SDLT
DDS
4mm

8mm
Exabyte
DC2000 & Travan
AIT
IBM

We have the tools and expertise to help you get your data back. Here are just some of the tape backup software suites we support:

Backup Exec
Retrospect
EMC NetWorker
Legato

CommVault
Acronis
Netvault
HP Data Protector

Secure Data Recovery Services has the expertise you need to recover from data loss no matter the complexity or age of your backup library. With the most experienced data recovery technicians and top security credentials, we can limit your business’s downtime following a server failure or any other unexpected event. Look no further if you need help with tape data recovery, tape migration or tape repair. Call us now to get started: 800-388-1266.

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Our core value is to support you in every way possible. Whether it’s answering your questions, setting up a case for your failed media, or sharing as much information as we can about the data recovery process - even if you decide not to use our services.

If you’re experiencing data loss, don’t hesitate to reach out to us right now.

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