“My 16GB Transcend memory card is showing a not formatted error. This is not letting me access any of my important files saved on the memory card, instead it says 'disk is not formatted'. Is there any possibility to resolve this issue with Transcend memory card format error? Please suggest a secure solution to recover my documents, photos, videos, and other files on the Transcend memory card showing format error"

In general, if a normally functioning Transcend memory card screens card not formatted/format memory card error when you connect it to computer then it indicates that your Transcend memory card is corrupted or logically damaged. But, before you conclude that card corruption is the real culprit, check your USB cable or card reader. Swap your current card reader/USB and try to access the Transcend memory card.

If still, you encounter the same error then the former guess is correct. Your Transcend media card is corrupt, hence it is reporting the not formatted error. Now, are you thinking how your Transcend card got corrupt? Well, here is the list of possible reasons.

• Forceful ejection of the card from the camera/computer while it is in use
• Capturing videos or images when the camera battery is low
• Interruptions during data transfer from Transcend card to an external device or vice-versa
• Formatting the card in an unsupported device
• Using the same card on multiple devices
• Accumulation of harmful malware/virus on Transcend card
• Exceeded Read/Write cycles

You might be very cautious about your Transcend memory card, but you cannot guarantee that the card will never get corrupted. However, issues like corruptions will sound troublesome when your valuable files on the Transcend memory card remain inaccessible. Now only two factors can save you in these situations are- a good backup and a reliable Transcend data recovery software.

1. If you have previously backed up the data stored on your error showing Transcend card then, find it. Then you can straightaway restore from the memory card backup.

Note: Remember, formatting will erase entire files from your Transcend memory card. So, double-check before you format the card.

2. In case, if you don’t have any backup of your Transcend card data then you can make use of the My File Recovery tool, recover files from the card and then format it.

Why My File Recovery software to recover files from Transcend memory card?

My File Recovery tool is programmed with efficient recovery engine that effortlessly retrieves data from your Transcend memory card showing format error. The software works in read-only mode so it doesn’t affect the card’s internal structure as well files saved on it. You can run the application on all editions of Windows and Mac. A demo version of the tool is also made available.

The recovery ability of the software is not just limited to Transcend but it also supports data restoration on a variety of storage devices like system internal drive, external hard drive, USB drive, SSD drive, iPods, etc. of various brands. The handy interface of the tool and admirable tech-support gives you a trouble-free recovery experience. This program also features an option to preview the files restored from the Transcend memory card.

Note: Apart from restoring data after Transcend memory card format error, you can utilize the software to recover files after system restore, factory reset, accidental deletion/formatting, virus intrusion, etc.

Steps to restore data from Transcend memory card after format error:

Step 1: Connect the Transcend memory card to the computer where the My File Recovery tool is installed.

Step 2: Select the Transcend memory card from the list of available storage drives. Then click on the Scan button.

Figure 1: Main Screen

Step 3: Wait for the program to finish the scan on the Transcend memory card.

Figure 2: Scanning for files

Step 4: Scan results appear in Data View and File Type View panes.

Figure 3: Recovery results

Step 5: Preview the media files from the list and then mark the required files for restoration.

Figure 4: Preview Window

Step 6: Set a suitable folder location to save the files retrieved from Transcend storage drives. Press on the Save icon.

Figure 5: Save Recovered Files