SysTools Exchange BKF Recovery: Rescue Your Exchange Data from Corrupt Backups

Exchange backups are supposed to save the day, not become another problem. But when your Microsoft Exchange BKF file won't open or throws errors during restore, things get stressful fast. That's where SysTools Exchange BKF Recovery comes in. It's a dedicated tool for recovering Exchange mailboxes, emails, EDB, STM, and LOG files from damaged or corrupt BKF files created using NTBackup or Symantec Backup Exec.

It’s built for IT pros, server admins, and support teams who need to recover Exchange BKF files and get users back online without losing critical data.

Why You Might Need This

You’re trying to restore a company-wide Exchange backup from a few years ago, maybe for legal discovery, maybe because someone deleted a critical mailbox. But the BKF file is corrupted, or it just won’t open. And you’re not about to tell the boss or client that the email archive is gone forever.

SysTools Exchange BKF Recovery obtains what others can't. It sifts through the damage, extracts the Exchange data, and provides access to the mailbox files (EDB), streaming media files (STM), and transaction logs (LOG) within that backup.

What It Can Do

Scans corrupt Exchange BKF files and extracts EDB, STM, LOG files

Compatible with NTBackup and Symantec BKF archives

Supports Exchange Server versions 2003, 2007, 2010

Preview recovered Exchange components before extracting

Handles large BKF files (up to 1TB+)

Multiple scan modes: Quick, Deep, and Range-based for targeted recovery

Extracts mailboxes and saves EDB content for further restoration or conversion

Supported Platforms & Licensing

SysTools Exchange BKF Recovery runs on Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, and 7, both 32-bit and 64-bit. There's no portable version, but installation is lightweight and doesn't require Exchange Server to be installed on the recovery system.

A free trial version allows previewing restored Exchange components. Paid licenses unlock full recovery and export features—ideal for IT shops or internal admins managing disaster recovery scenarios.

Pros and Cons

Pros:

Recovers EDB, STM, LOG from broken BKF files

Doesn’t need Exchange or backup software installed

Preview mode lets you validate recovery before saving

Useful for legal audits, Exchange recovery, or migration

Cons:

Free version is preview-only

Interface is more function-first than modern-looking

Windows-only

Geek Verdict

SysTools Exchange BKF Recovery is a niche tool, but when you need it, nothing else will do. If your job involves Exchange server backups, or if you’re staring at a corrupted BKF file and panicking, this tool can save the day—and your email archive. It’s useful for small IT teams, consultants, and Exchange admins looking to recover data from damaged Exchange BKF files without a full server restore.