Recover Permanently Deleted Photos & Videos from Google Photos

"I used to back up photos to Google Photos. However, last night, over 900 family pictures disappeared after I deleted them from my phone's gallery. I've thoroughly checked and they're not in Google Photos anymore. Is there any method that can assist me in recovering permanently deleted photos from Google Photos?"

Can you restore permanently deleted files from Google Photos?

If you're an Android user, you can synchronize your photos and videos with Google Photos for backup. However, similar to the scenarios mentioned earlier, there might be instances where you accidentally delete these files from your device, and they'll subsequently be removed from your Google Photos account as well. When this occurs, would you like to restore your files? This page provides straightforward and effective tutorials guiding you through the process of recovering permanently deleted files from Google Photos. Feel free to try them all to retrieve your photos and videos.

Restore Permanently Deleted Files from Google Photos Trash

Files that are accidentally deleted from Google Photos remain in your trash for 60 days. So, if you permanently erased your photos or videos from your phone, you can attempt to restore them fully from the Trash within this time frame.

1. Open the Google Photos app, and tap on "Menu" (the three horizontal lines icon). Then choose "Trash" from the options. 2. You'll find all your deleted files in this folder. Just select the photos or videos you want to recover by tapping on them, and then tap on the restore arrow button (usually located at the top-right corner) to bring them back to your gallery.

Recover permanently deleted files from Google Photos with Android data recovery software

Sometimes, you might empty the Trash folder in Google Photos after permanently deleting your photos and videos on your Android device. Alternatively, you might need to recover permanently deleted files from Google Photos after 60 days. In such cases, you can try using an Android data recovery software to retrieve your data. Apart from photos and videos, it can assist in restoring other file types like messages, contacts, documents, and more. The recovery process is straightforward, simply requiring a few clicks! No technical skills or data recovery experience are needed. Give it a try yourself now.

To restore permanently deleted photos and videos, follow these steps:

Step 1. Launch the Android Data Recovery software and connect your Android phone to the computer using a USB cable. Click the "Start" button to allow the software to recognize and connect to your device.

NOTE: Since the software can only access a rooted Android device, ensure that your phone is rooted before attempting data recovery.

Step 2. Once your Android phone is connected, the software will quickly scan the device to locate all existing and lost data. You can easily find the lost photos and video files you're looking for by selecting the appropriate file types.

Step 3.   Preview each recoverable file individually, then swiftly select the ones you wish to retrieve. Use the "Only display deleted items" option to view only the deleted files. Lastly, click the "Recover" button to restore permanently deleted files from Google Photos.