Recover recently deleted photos and videos - Computer (2024)

You can recover recently deleted photos and videos still in your Trash. Items that are permanently deleted cannot be recovered.

Backed up photos and videos remain in the trash for 60 days. Photos and videos that are not backed up will remain in the Recycle Bin for 30 days. If you are missing images and videos, check your trash.Learn how to enable backups.

Check your archive

If your missing item is archived, you can unarchive it so it appears in your Google Photos library.

Learn how to check your archives and delete archived items.

Check your trash

If your missing photo or video is in your trash, you can recover it.

If your missing photo or video is not in your trash, it may be permanently deleted.Learn more about deleted photos and videos.

Recover photos and videos

Important:You can only recover photos and videos if they are still in your Recycle Bin.

1. Go to on your computerphotos.google.com/login.
2. Click on Trash on the left.
3. Place the cursor on the photo or video you want to recover.
4. Click Select.
   • If the photo or video is not in your trash, it may be permanently deleted.
5. Click Restore at the top right to recover. Your photo or video will return in:
   • Albums that featured it
   • Google Photos account

Not all deleted photos and videos can be recovered

If a deleted photo or video is not in the Recycle Bin, you cannot recover it. You cannot recover a photo or video if:

• You moved it to the trash more than 60 days ago.
• You moved it to the trash and then emptied your trash.
• You have permanently deleted it from your trash.

Your backup settings are important for how and when Google Photos backs up your items. To find and recover photos and videos in the future,enable backup.Learn how to manage your backup settings.

Are you still missing photos or videos?

• Check your backup settings
• Find items from other apps or devices
• How your Google storage works