You can restore recently deleted photos and videos that are still in your bin. Items that are permanently deleted can't be restored.
If you're missing photos and videos, check your bin. Photos and videos in the bin are permanently deleted after 30 days. Learn how to turn on backup.
Check your archive
If your missing item is archived, you can unarchive it so that it shows in your Google Photos library.
Learn how to check your archive and unarchive items.
Check your bin
Important: This article details the current retention policy. This is also in the latest version of the Google Photos app.
If your missing photo or video is in your bin, you can restore it.
If your missing photo or video isn't in your bin, it may have been permanently deleted. Learn more about deleted photos and videos.
Restore photos and videos
Important: You can only restore photos and videos if they're still in your bin.
- On your computer, go to photos.google.com/login.
- On the left, click Bin
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- Place your cursor over the photo or video that you want to restore.
- Click Select
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- If the photo or video isn't in your bin, it may have been permanently deleted.
- At the top right, click Restore
Restore. Your photo or video will be back in:
- The albums that it was in
- Google Photos account
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Restore. Your photo or video will be back in:
Check if you can restore deleted photos and videos
Important: If you're inactive in Google Photos for two years or more, your content may be deleted. Learn about the Google Photos inactivity policy.
You can restore deleted photos and videos if:
- You moved them to the bin less than 30 days ago.
- You moved them to the bin and haven't emptied the bin.
- You haven't permanently deleted them from the bin.