Want to recover photos and videos accidentally deleted from Google Photos? See how in this post!
In this article, we've outlined some methods for you to recover your deleted media!

 

✅ Recover your Google Photos files without the hassle

Accidentally deleting a photo hurts, but it can be fixed. If Google Photos backup is turned on, the service saves everything in the trash for 60 days – enough time to undo the mistake. 

In this guide, you'll learn step-by-step how to restore images on your phone or computer, discover why photos sometimes disappear from the recycle bin, and check out extra tools that can save the day when the official method doesn't work!

✅ Methods to recover deleted photos from Google Photos

The procedure is simple and works on any platform. All you need is an internet connection and a Google account.

On the cell phone

  1. Check if Google Photos is up to date on Android or iOS.
  2. Open the app and tap on Library.
  3. Go to the Trash folder.
  4. Press the photo or video you want to restore (you can select multiple files).
  5. Tap Restore. Done! The media returns to its original album and reappears in Photos.

Quick tip : Restored items retain their original date and time. If you don't see the file at the top of the gallery, scroll down to the date it was taken.

On PC

  1. Go to photos.google.com and log in.
  2. Click on the three-line menu (top left corner) and select Trash Can.
  3. Hover your mouse over the desired item and check the selection circle.
  4. Use the Restore option in the upper right corner. The files will be immediately returned to their original album.

✅ What if the photo isn't in the trash?

  • Backup disabled: Without backup, Google Photos won't send the file to the trash. Enable it in Settings > Backup and sync to prevent further data loss.
  • Archived file: open Library > Archive and check if the image has been moved there.
  • App albums: photos from WhatsApp, Instagram, or Facebook are in separate folders within the Library tab. It's worth checking them one by one.
  • Incorrect date: Time zone changes may hide the file in a different position on the timeline. Use the search bar with keywords or approximate dates.

✅ Useful apps to recover deleted photos from Google Photos

When the deletion is permanent, third-party solutions can track down fragments that are still present in the device's memory.

DiskDigger:

Scans internal storage and SD card for thumbnails and entire files. Works without root access, but deep scanning requires extra permissions.

Deleted Photo Recovery:

In addition to images, it locates videos, audio files, and documents. The interface is in English, but the buttons are clear and the process takes only a few minutes.

Recover Deleted Photos:

With over 10 million downloads on the Play Store, the app runs an algorithm that maps "empty" sectors of the disk and attempts to reconstruct data that has not yet been overwritten.

✅ Moment of truth

Warning: the longer the time that passes after the exclusion, the lower the chances of success.

Avoid installing new apps or taking too many photos before attempting recovery.

With these steps, your memories have a great chance of returning to the gallery. 

Keep automatic backups enabled and, whenever possible, make an extra copy to another cloud service or an external hard drive – you can never be too careful when it comes to digital memory.