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This article will show you how to recover an unsaved and deleted Inkscape file. Read on for instructions.
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| Solutions That Work | Step-by-Step Troubleshooting |
|---|---|
| Solution 1. Recover Unsaved Inkscape File | If you have enabled the auto-save feature of Inkscape, you can recover unsaved files from the auto-save backup. Go to "Edit" > "Preferences" > "Input/Output" > "Auto-Save".... Full Steps |
| Solution 2. Recover Deleted Inkscape Files | If you have lost some saved Inkscape files due to accidental deletion or other reasons, you can use professional file recovery tools to retrieve them... Full Steps |
“I was working on a drawing last night and Inkscape crashed, giving me three options: search for a crash solution and close Inkscape, close Inkscape and find a solution myself. I chose the third option and Inkscape closed, without saving my work. When I restarted the program, my work was gone. Because Inkscape crashed, I lost my unsaved work! Is there any way to recover an unsaved Inkscape file after a crash?”
Inkscape is a professional vector graphics editor used to create or edit vector graphics like illustrations, charts, line art, and logos, and the files tend to be quite large. Because of this, Inkscape can often crash and cause you to lose any unsaved Inkscape files, which can be disastrous. If you're looking to recover a crashed Inkscape, refer to Part 1 for a guide. If you need to recover a deleted Inkscape file, use the Data Recovery Wizard from Part 2.
Part 1: How to Recover an Unsaved Inkscape File
Starting with Inkscape 0.48, if you have auto-save enabled, it is easy to recover unsaved files from the auto-save backup. If Inkscape crashes while you are editing a file, it will attempt to save the document at the time of the crash.
To check whether AutoSave is turned on, choose Edit > Preferences > Input/Output > AutoSave.
If Inkscape successfully saves the file, it is backed up in the C:\Documents and Settings directory.
These files are named something like "New Document 1.2019_03_03_12_34_29.0.svg".
1. On Unix-like systems (Linux, Mac OS X, *BSD, etc.), Inkscape's automatic save location is:
- < li > Use your home directory as the filename .. # < /li >
< li > /tmp/filename .. # < /li >
< li > Use the current directory as the filename .. # < /li >
2. On Windows, Inkscape tries to save in %UserProfile%\Documents:
- XP/2003: C:\Documents and Settings\
- Vista/7: C:\Users\
- Tip:
- You should not rely solely on the auto-save feature to recover from an Inkscape crash. To minimize the risk of losing work unexpectedly, try the following when using Inkscape:
- 1. Update Inkscape to the latest version.
- 2. Turn on auto-save and set a short interval and a safe location for the saved files.
- 3. Get into the habit of manually saving your files frequently.
Part 2: How to Recover Deleted/Lost Inkscape Files
If you have lost your Inkscape files due to accidental deletion, formatting of the hard drive, a virus attack, or any other reason, you cannot rely on the auto-save feature and will need to use professional file-recovery tools.
Data Recovery Wizard Pro is a professional data recovery tool that supports hundreds of file formats, including Inkscape and Illustrator. Similarly to how you can recover a lost Illustrator file after a crash, you can also effortlessly restore deleted or lost Inkscape files after a crash.
Step 1. Run the Data Recovery Wizard tool. Select the drive where your lost files were located and start the scan. This software allows you to recover lost data from all devices, including HDD, SSD, USB drives, SD cards, flash drives, cameras, and more.
Step 2: Preview the complete scan results. You can use the file type filter to choose the file types you need. Stellar Data Recovery software supports over 1000 file types, such as photos, videos, documents, emails, audio files, and more.
Step 3: Preview the files you want to recover. Click on “Recover” and set a location to save the recovered data.
