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Sajah
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January 25, 2021
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Corrupted JPEG files viewable in Bridge as thumbnails but won't open in Photoshop

  • January 25, 2021
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Hi, I recently lost a significant quantity of JPEG and Raw image files after purchasing and having my data transferred to a new desktop computer (running on Windows 10.) I've since managed to salvage a small quanity through using Recuva, a piece of file recovery software, however most of the image files will not open in any of the photo viewing/editing apps I have installed, including Photoshop and Windows Photo Viewer. I just discovered earlier this evening however that the so-called corrupt JPEGs are still viewable in Adobe Bridge as thumbnails, though I can't open them. Does anyone know if there is a way to open these files via Bridge, or would I need to purchase a piece of software that repairs damaged image files (I can't seem to find any free ones, apart from 'trial' versions of paid ones, which don't seem to work on mine) and if so, then can anyone recommend any that are good value and work well? Many thanks.

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jbm007
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jbm007Community Expert
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January 26, 2021

They arre cached file  thumbnail image generated by Bridge and cannot be saved into any format.

The only small option available is to make the prview window as large as possible and capture screen shots off your monitor.

 

If you are a windows machine you could try:https://www.nucleustechnologies.com/blog/free-methods-to-repair-corrupt-jpeg-files/

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    SajahAuthor
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    January 26, 2021

    Hi, many thanks for the advice, will look into both options.

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