ext3grep
Tool to help recover deleted files on ext3 filesystems
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Toolforensic-carving-toolsblueLinuxKali LinuxPlatforms: Linux · Last verified September 6, 2026
ext3grep is a simple tool intended to aid anyone who accidentally deletes a file on an ext3 filesystem, only to find that they wanted it shortly thereafter.
Only use this tool against systems you own or are explicitly authorized to test — see the disclaimer.
Getting started
See the official Kali tool page linked above for installation and usage details.
