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Introducing Exterro FTK Imager Pro: Faster, Smarter, and Built for Today’s Investigations

Read this blog post to learn about the release of Exterro FTK Imager Pro, an advanced forensic imaging solution that unlocks faster access to encrypted evidence for investigators worldwide.

Every investigator knows the feeling: the case is urgent, the data is locked up, and the clock is already ticking. For years, FTK Imager has been the go-to tool trusted by law enforcement, corporate investigators, eDiscovery professionals, and cybersecurity teams to get that first, defensible look at digital evidence.

Now, Exterro is taking things to the next level with the launch of FTK Imager Pro—a faster, smarter, all-in-one solution that cuts hours off your evidence acquisition workflow.

What’s New in Imager Pro

On-the-Fly Decryption
Forget waiting on massive imaging jobs just to confirm relevance. FTK Imager Pro lets you instantly unlock encrypted drives (BitLocker, FileVault, McAfee, Symantec, and more) with valid credentials—so you can preview decrypted data in minutes, not hours.

iOS Advanced Logical Collection
Mobile evidence is no longer an afterthought. With a guided, intuitive workflow, you can easily capture photos, messages, app data, and call logs directly from iOS devices—no complex full extractions required.

Direct Decrypted Live Data Access
Triaging evidence just got faster. FTK Imager Pro lets you skip full-disk imaging and preview decrypted files instantly, preserving the chain of custody while accelerating investigations.

Why It Matters

Traditional imaging tools weren’t built for today’s encrypted, mobile-first world. Investigators have been stuck juggling multiple tools, wasting hours on full-disk imaging, or missing critical evidence locked inside mobile devices.

FTK Imager Pro changes that. It’s portable, intuitive, and cost-effective—delivering speed, simplicity, and forensic integrity in a single lightweight tool. As Justin Tolman, Exterro’s Forensic Evangelist, puts it, “Every investigation starts with a clock ticking. FTK Imager Pro brings speed and efficiency exactly where examiners need it most, allowing them to close cases faster and easier.”

Built on a Legacy, Ready for What’s Next

For over 15 years, FTK Imager has been the industry standard for acquiring defensible, court-ready evidence. Universities teach it. Investigators worldwide rely on it. And now, FTK Imager Pro carries that legacy forward—optimized for the encrypted, mobile-driven challenges of today’s cases. As Harsh Behl, VP of Product Management at Exterro, says, “Investigators don’t have time to waste imaging a 2TB drive just to confirm relevance. FTK Imager Pro collapses that into a 5-15 minute workflow.”

Get Started Today

FTK Imager Pro will be available soon for $499 per user/year. Whether you’re in the field, in the lab, or in the courtroom, it turns encrypted and mobile evidence from roadblocks into actionable insights.