# How to Use pg_filedump for Data Recovery?

> Backups are a DBA's lifeline — but what if your PostgreSQL database has already exploded and you have no backups? Maybe `pg_filedump` can help you!

---

LLMS index: [llms.txt](/llms.txt)

---

[![featured](/img/hero/pg/pg-filedump.jpg)](https://vonng.com/en/pg/pg-filedump/)

Backups are a DBA's lifeline — but what if your PostgreSQL database has already exploded and you have no backups? Maybe `pg_filedump` can help you! [**Read more**](https://vonng.com/en/pg/pg-filedump/)