File Lister (V2.1) is a software tool designed to streamline the final stages of the data recovery process.

Update History

 File Lister 2.1 Update (Build 2.1.9398.26798) – September 2025

We have released the updated version of File Lister, provided free for the data recovery community. This September 2025 update delivers major improvements in speed, efficiency, and stability, making the final stages of the recovery process faster and smoother.

What’s new in this update:

• - Improved performance – optimized speed and reduced memory usage on lists with a large number of files and folders


•  (tested with over 44 million files).


• - Enhanced stability – better handling of very large file lists and databases over 4GB.


• - Alternative compression streams – improved database management and reliability.


• - Automatic error reporting – for smoother operation.


• - Ultra Fast Mode – skips BS marker and header checks, reduces UI updates, and maximizes speed for urgent listing tasks.

File Lister 2.1 Update (Build 2.1.9699.17900) – July 2026

We have released a new update for File Lister, available free of charge to the data recovery community.

The July 2026 release focuses on improving usability, stability, and accessibility by introducing new language support and enhancing the overall user experience.

What's new in this update:

• New language support – Portuguese, Swedish, and Danish have been added to the user interface.


• Improved profile stability – enhanced reliability when working with saved and custom profiles.


• General performance improvements – additional optimizations for a smoother and more responsive user experience.


• Bug fixes – various minor fixes and stability improvements throughout the application.

File Lister 2.1 Update (Build V2.1.9769.25489) – September 2026

Introducing the New File List

We have released a new update for File Lister, available free of charge to the data recovery community.

This update introduces a completely redesigned File List, providing a clearer, more informative, and more intuitive way to browse and analyze recovered data.

What's new in this update:

• Redesigned File List – a cleaner and more organized layout for easier browsing and analysis of recovered data.


• Improved file and folder information – file counts, folder sizes, and status information are now displayed directly in the list.


• Recovery Overview – a new visual overview provides key recovery statistics, including valid, damaged, bad sector, and bad header data.


• File type and format analysis – recovered data can be viewed by category and file format, with file counts, sizes, and percentages.


• New viewing options – explore recovered data using Structure, By Type, or By Date, with List, Gallery, and Overview views.


• Improved navigation and search – clearer folder navigation, integrated search, and visual status indicators make working with large file lists easier and faster.


• Improved overall usability – a more visual and informative presentation makes it easier to understand the condition and contents of recovered data at a glance.

Thank you to everyone who continues to use File Lister and share valuable feedback. Your suggestions help us make the software better with every release.

At HDDSurgery, we provide a free version of our File Lister utility software to support the data recovery community.

All File Lister (V2.1) options and capabilities are thoroughly explained in the File Lister V2.1 Video Tutorial and File Lister (V2.1) by HDDSurgery™ User Guide. We kindly ask you to read the File Lister (V2.1) by HDDSurgery™ License Agreement to ensure you understand and agree with its terms before downloading the software.