Picture, photograph or image recovery is the most sought after type of file recovery. There are several reasons for this. One is that the digital data which forms image files tends to readily collapse during transfer. What we mean by this is that when you lose a few bits of binary code that comprise a digital photograph, there is a great likelihood it will damage a large percentage of the picture. This is shown when you attempt to view the photo as a section of the picture being grayed out. In comparison, when you lose a few bytes of data in a text message it is usually never even shown. For this reason the need for image recovery is far greater than other types of file retrieval. Another interesting point to consider is that image files vary greatly. While most file recovery programs are built to find and recover popular file extensions such as JPG and JPEG files. They do not always accommodate the search for what are known as RAW camera files. Most high and digital camera manufacturers store their saved digital images as RAW files. A good, workable program for photo recovery should be able to recognize any image file type and restructure the original file information so as to make the picture once again viewable.