Corrupt .jpg files

FAXA · Jul 7, 2008, 02:37 PM

I've recoverd some photos that had been lost when my had to reformat but i can't open them because they are corrupt.

Is there a way to 'un-corrupt' a jpg file?

Thanks
FAXA

Mussels · Jul 7, 2008, 02:42 PM

well... no. corrupt means the data is lost. Parts of the files are missing or over-written, so you only recovered empty/damaged files. nothing you can do there.

psyko12 · Jul 7, 2008, 02:46 PM

Didn't read this link but I think it could help...

www.softplatz.com/software/corrupted-jpeg/

it's from a google search.

http://www.google.com.ph/search?q=re...ient=firefox-a

FAXA · Jul 7, 2008, 02:46 PM

I'll try out that program. Thanks for the link.

Kreij · Jul 7, 2008, 02:47 PM

It's possible that only the header is corrupt and you may be able to repair it using a hex editor.
Finding what is corrupt could be a problem.

Mussels · Jul 7, 2008, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kreij

It's possible that only the header is corrupt and you may be able to repair it using a hex editor.
Finding what is corrupt could be a problem.

i'll give you thanks for that. IMO, he's screwed. However corrupt headers is a possibility, and everyone loves hope...

FAXA · Jul 7, 2008, 02:52 PM

Ok I tested out the program but it couldn't fix the problem.

However I did find out that the image headers were corrupt so I'll try to fix that with a hex editor. Trouble is I haven't got a clue how..and I don't think its worth it because i'll have to do this for about 30 photos xD

Kreij · Jul 7, 2008, 02:59 PM

Look here under the application section for utilities that can possibly help you fix the file(s).

Oliver_FF · Jul 7, 2008, 03:32 PM

If you know the properties of the images, ie height and width mainly...

Open MS Paint, create a new image of the same height/width, save it to file...

Then just open the blank file and steal that header

Works great for .bmp's, should work for .jpg's

FAXA · Jul 7, 2008, 05:20 PM

Ok well thanks for all your help but I can't seem to get anything to work.

FAXA

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FAXA Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 158 (0.07/day) Thanks: 32 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts System Specs	Ok I tested out the program but it couldn't fix the problem. However I did find out that the image headers were corrupt so I'll try to fix that with a hex editor. Trouble is I haven't got a clue how..and I don't think its worth it because i'll have to do this for about 30 photos xD __________________ He who laughs last thinks slowest. 011000110110100001100101011001010111001101100101 Last edited by FAXA; Jul 7, 2008 at 02:57 PM. Reason: My spelling is awful...

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