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Recovering Deleted Photos from Google Photos
Losing photos can be incredibly stressful, especially when they hold cherished memories. If you’ve recently deleted photos from Google Photos, there are several ways you might be able to recover them. This guide outlines the steps you can take, the timelines involved, and potential limitations.
Understanding Google Photos Storage and Deletion
Google Photos offers several storage options, impacting how deleted photos are handled:
- Original Quality: Photos are stored in their original resolution and count towards your Google Account storage (15 GB shared across Google Drive, Gmail, and Photos).
- Storage Saver (formerly High Quality): Photos are compressed, and generally don’t count towards your storage limit.
When you delete a photo, it doesn’t promptly disappear. Google Photos has a built-in recovery system.
Where to check First: The Trash/Bin
The first place to look is the Trash or Bin within Google Photos. Deleted photos are held here for a period of time before being permanently removed.
- On the Web: Open Google Photos in a web browser.Click “Trash” (or “Bin”) in the left-hand menu.
- On Mobile: Open the Google Photos app.Tap “Library” at the bottom, then ”Trash” (or “bin”) at the top.
if you find your photos in the Trash, select them and tap “Restore.” They will be returned to your Google Photos library.
Importent Timelines:
- Photos in the Trash are automatically deleted after 60 days.
- If you emptied the Trash manually, the photos are permanently deleted.
Recovering Photos Deleted More Than 60 Days Ago
If your photos have been in the Trash for over 60 days,or if you emptied the Trash,recovery becomes more challenging,but not always unachievable.
1. Google Account Activity
You can check your Google Account activity to see if you can restore from a backup. This is more likely to be
