1. Pick your broken file
Choose the recording that won’t open. Lau & Found reads its structure on your own computer.
SELECT / INSPECTa little video repair website by Kevin Lau
Broken video?
Let’s try to get it back.
Hi, I’m Kevin. This is my little project for video files that won’t open. Pick a file below and we’ll see what can be recovered.
Your footage stays on your computer.
Quick note: this can’t fix every file. Check the supported formats below to see what’s possible.
START HERE
runs in your browser
VIDEO REPAIR TOOL
1 Inspect
2 Recover
3 Save your copy
Drop your damaged recording here
Choose a supported recording. We’ll check which repair is available.
MP4 · MOV · M4VSony RSV recovery is experimental
YOUR ORIGINAL FILE
No damaged file handy?
Reading file structure…
Your file is being read locally.
MATCHING REFERENCE
A healthy clip can fill in the details.
Choose a working clip from the same camera and recording settings. Its picture and sound won’t be added to your recovery.
We couldn’t finish that step.
Your original is kept intact.
RECOVERY OUTPUT
Recovered copy ready for review.
Check the complete recording in your editor. The recovery report explains what was checked and any remaining limitations.
Browser playback could not be verified. This browser may not support the codec, or the recovered file may still contain damage. Check the downloaded copy in your editing software.
No uploads. No account. No payment to save your file.
NEED A HAND?
How to use this thing
Three steps. You might also need a healthy clip from the same camera.
2. See what can be fixed
Run an available repair or add a matching healthy reference when needed.
UNDERSTAND / RECOVER3. Save it and check it
Download the recovered copy and its report for free. Check the full recording in your editor before relying on it.
SAVE / REVIEWWHAT IT CAN TRY
Supported formats
These are the four repair methods available here. Click one for the details. Whether it works depends on your file and what survived.
Browser recovery Experimental recoveryEvery file is checked individually.
No supported repair matches that search. Try MP4, MOV, H.264, H.265, or RSV.
ABOUT THIS LITTLE PROJECT
Hi, I’m Kevin Lau.
I made Lau & Found to help other filmmakers when a recording goes wrong. The name is a little play on “lost and found” and my last name.
It’s free to use and free to download your repaired file. If it helps you out, a coffee would be lovely. It’s completely optional.
Kevin Lau / filmmaker & creatorDoes this fix every corrupted recording?
Automatic repair is limited to the file structures and recording modes listed above. Some files require a matching healthy reference. Unsupported formats receive a clear result, and overwritten or never-recorded data cannot be recovered from the selected file.
Does my footage leave my computer?
No. Inspection and the available automatic repairs run in your browser. Lau & Found does not upload your selected footage or reference clips. Visiting an external donation page is a separate action.
Why might I need a reference clip?
A healthy recording can provide the codec and recording information missing from a damaged file. Use the same camera, resolution, frame rate, codec, bit depth, and audio settings wherever possible. The reference supplies structure; its image and sound are not used as replacement footage.
Will the recovered file keep its original quality?
The available structural repairs preserve surviving encoded media rather than applying a new grade or compression pass. A partial recovery may omit incomplete material. Read the result’s report, then check picture, every audio channel, sync, and duration in your editing software.
What about very large recordings?
Files are read locally in sections where the recovery engine supports it. Your browser, available storage, and the file’s structure still affect what can be processed. Keep the tab open and the source drive connected. If a limit is reached, the tool will explain it.
Is there a fee to download my repaired file?
No. Inspection, available repairs, and downloading the result are free. Coffee contributions are optional and never unlock a repair or remove a watermark.