I accidentally deleted some important photos from my MacBook Pro. They were not backed up, and now I can’t seem to find them in the Trash either. Is there a way I can recover these photos? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Why bother? Sounds like they’re just gone. You can try Disk Drill for Mac, might help, but it’s really hit or miss. You’re gonna have to pay, and even then, no guarantees you get anything back. Check out this article though, might help you pick something - https://www.handyrecovery.com/best-data-recovery-software-for-mac/. They’re all expensive and you’ll spend hours with no guarantees. Good luck, but it’s probably a lost cause.
First of all, we’ve all been there, and it’s frustrating! But don’t worry, you have a few options to try.
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Check the Recently Deleted Album: If you were using the Photos app, it might have moved them to the “Recently Deleted” album. Open the Photos app, and see if they’re in there.
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Time Machine: This one requires a bit of foresight, which I know is not helpful now, but if you did have Time Machine enabled, you could restore your files from a previous backup.
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Disk Drill for Mac: I’ve had great success with Disk Drill, which is specifically designed to recover lost files, including photos. It offers a user-friendly interface and can scan your Mac for any deleted photos. There’s a detailed review you can check out here: Independent Disk Drill Review.
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Contacting a Professional: If the photos are extremely important, consider reaching out to a data recovery professional.
Keep in mind, the sooner you try these options, the better chance you have of recovering your photos! Good luck!
Man, that sucks. I’ve been there before and it’s the worst. If they’re not in the Trash, your best bet might be some recovery software like Disk Drill for Mac. But honestly, it’s kinda hit or miss. I tried it once and it recovered some files, but not everything - and it’s not cheap either. Make sure you check their reviews first. Good luck, and remember to set up backups next time, lesson learned the hard way! Hope you can get your photos back.
Oh man, been there. Losing important photos can be a real pain. But don’t worry, you have a few options to try recovering them. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you out. I’ll go from the simplest to more advanced options:
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Check Recently Deleted: If you used the Photos app, check the “Recently Deleted” album. Photos stay there for 30 days before they’re permanently deleted. Open the Photos app, and look for this album. If your photos are there, you can easily restore them.
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Search Your Mac: Sometimes, photos might just be misplaced. Use Spotlight to search for the photos. Press Command + Space and type in the name of the photo or a keyword related to it.
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Time Machine Backup: You mentioned they weren’t backed up, but if you’ve ever set up Time Machine on your Mac, you might have an automatic backup. Connect your Time Machine drive, and enter Time Machine by clicking the icon in your menu bar. Navigate to the photos’ location or the Photos library and see if an older version has your pictures.
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Data Recovery Software: When the above steps don’t work, you can turn to data recovery software. Disk Drill for Mac is highly recommended. This software scans your hard drive for deleted files and can recover them even if they’re no longer in the Trash.
- Download Disk Drill for Mac users here: https://www.cleverfiles.com/disk-drill-mac.html
- Here’s how to use it:
- Install and Launch Disk Drill: Download and install Disk Drill from the link above, then open it.
- Select Disk to Scan: Choose the disk where your photos were stored (probably your main MacBook drive).
- Scan for Lost Data: Hit the “Search for lost data” button. The software will start scanning for recoverable files.
- Preview and Recover: Once the scan is complete, you’ll see a list of recoverable files. You can preview them before recovery. Find your lost photos and select them.
- Recover: Click on the “Recover” button and choose a new location to save your recovered photos (don’t save them back to the same drive to avoid overwriting any data).
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Professional Data Recovery Service: If none of the above work, it might be worth considering a professional data recovery service. They can be expensive, but if the photos are irreplaceable and you’re willing to spend the money, it’s an option.
Make sure to avoid writing any new data to your hard drive before trying these recovery methods. The more you use your Mac, the higher the chance the deleted files might get overwritten.
Hope this helps! Let us know how it goes and good luck with your recovery.