How to Get Recently Deleted Photos
Losing recently deleted photos can be a distressing experience, especially when they hold sentimental value or important memories. Whether you accidentally deleted them from your phone, computer, or external storage device, there are several methods you can try to recover them. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to get recently deleted photos back.
1. Check the Recycle Bin or Trash
The first and simplest step to recover recently deleted photos is to check the Recycle Bin or Trash on your device. When you delete a photo, it often moves to the Recycle Bin or Trash instead of being permanently deleted. Here’s how to do it:
– On Windows: Open the Recycle Bin from the desktop and search for the deleted photos. Right-click on the photos and select “Restore” to recover them to their original location.
– On macOS: Open the Trash from the dock and search for the deleted photos. Right-click on the photos and select “Put Back” to restore them to their original location.
– On Android: Go to the Gallery app, tap the three dots in the upper right corner, and select “Trash.” Find the deleted photos and tap the “Restore” button.
2. Use File Recovery Software
If the Recycle Bin or Trash does not contain the deleted photos, you can try using file recovery software. These programs scan your device’s storage and attempt to recover deleted files, including photos. Here are some popular file recovery software options:
– Recuva: A free and user-friendly file recovery tool for Windows and macOS.
– EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard: A comprehensive file recovery program available for Windows and macOS.
– Disk Drill: A powerful data recovery tool that supports various file formats and offers both free and paid versions for Windows and macOS.
To use file recovery software, follow these steps:
1. Download and install the chosen file recovery software on your computer.
2. Connect your device (phone, computer, or external storage) to the computer.
3. Run the software and select the storage device from which you want to recover the photos.
4. Choose the file types you want to recover (in this case, photos).
5. Start the scanning process and wait for the software to complete.
6. Once the scan is finished, preview the recovered photos and select the ones you want to recover.
7. Choose a location to save the recovered photos and click “Recover.”
3. Restore from Backup
If you have a backup of your photos, you can restore them from the backup. This method is effective if you regularly back up your device’s data. Here’s how to restore photos from a backup:
– On Android: Go to the Google Photos app, tap the three dots in the upper right corner, and select “Free up space.” Choose “Back up & sync” and ensure that the “Backup & sync” option is enabled. If you have deleted photos, you can download them from the Google Photos website or app.
– On iPhone: Go to the iCloud Photos app, tap the three dots in the upper right corner, and select “Download All.” This will download all your photos from iCloud to your device.
Remember, the sooner you attempt to recover the deleted photos, the higher the chances of successful recovery. Avoid using the device or storage where the photos were deleted, as this may overwrite the deleted files and make recovery more difficult.
