How to Restore Recently Deleted Files on Mac
Accidentally deleting important files on your Mac can be a frustrating experience. However, with the right methods, you can easily restore recently deleted files and recover your lost data. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to restore recently deleted files on your Mac.
1. Check the Trash
The first place you should look for recently deleted files is the Trash. The Trash is a temporary storage location for deleted files on your Mac. To check the Trash, follow these steps:
- Click on the Trash icon on your Dock.
- Scroll through the files and folders in the Trash to find the recently deleted file you want to restore.
- Right-click on the file and select “Put Back” to restore it to its original location.
2. Use the Finder’s Recent Items
MacOS keeps a record of recently deleted files in the Finder’s Recent Items menu. To access this menu and restore a deleted file, follow these steps:
- Open the Finder on your Mac.
- Click on “Recent Items” in the sidebar.
- Scroll through the list of recently deleted files and click on the file you want to restore.
- Choose the location where you want to restore the file, and click “Restore” to put it back.
3. Use the Time Machine Backup
If you have enabled Time Machine, you can use it to restore recently deleted files from a backup. Here’s how to do it:
- Connect your external hard drive or Time Machine disk to your Mac.
- Open the Time Machine app from the Dock or the menu bar.
- Use the arrows to navigate through the backup timeline and find the date when your file was deleted.
- Click on the file you want to restore and then click “Restore” to put it back in its original location.
4. Use Third-Party File Recovery Software
If the above methods don’t work, you can try using third-party file recovery software to restore recently deleted files on your Mac. Some popular options include:
- Recuva
- EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard for Mac
- Disk Drill
These programs can scan your Mac’s hard drive and recover deleted files that are not in the Trash or Time Machine backup.
Remember, the sooner you try to recover your deleted files, the higher the chances of successful recovery. Avoid using your Mac or writing new files to the drive where your deleted files were stored, as this can overwrite the deleted data and make recovery more difficult.
