FTK Imager
Developed by ExterroFree imaging tool to create verified copies of drives and memory.
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What is FTK Imager?
FTK Imager is a free imaging tool widely used to create forensic images (E01, raw/dd) of hard drives, USB drives and memory, with hash values to prove the copy is exact. It can also preview files on a drive or image.
Use a hardware write blocker when imaging evidence so the original is never changed.
Best for
- Creating forensic images
- Hash verification
- Quick previews of evidence
Quick facts
- Developer
- Exterro
- Category
- Forensic
- Platforms
- Windows
- Licence
- 100% Free
- Website
- exterro.com
What FTK Imager can do
Disk imaging
E01, raw (dd) and other formats.
Hash verification
MD5 / SHA1 checks.
Memory capture
Capture RAM from a live system.
Preview
Browse files on drives and images.
Mount images
Mount an image as a read-only drive.
Using it in 3 steps
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1
Protect the evidence
Connect the drive through a hardware write blocker.
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2
Create an image
Make a verified forensic image with hash values.
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3
Analyse & report
Examine the image (never the original) and document findings.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Free
- Industry standard for imaging
- Hash verification
Cons
- Windows only
- Imaging only — not a full analysis suite
System requirements
- Runs on: Windows
- A hardware write blocker for original evidence drives
- Check the official website for the latest version and full system requirements
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FTK Imager FAQ
Questions we often hear from customers who tried this software first.
FTK Imager is a product of Exterro. Data Recovery Mumbai is an independent data recovery lab and is not affiliated with the developer. All trademarks belong to their owners. Information is for guidance; check the official website for current features and prices.