{"id":214700,"date":"2025-10-22T10:59:03","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T09:59:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/?post_type=pages_elementor&#038;p=214700"},"modified":"2025-10-22T10:59:03","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T09:59:03","slug":"recover-deleted-files-mac","status":"publish","type":"pages_elementor","link":"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/recover-deleted-files-mac.html","title":{"rendered":"How to Recover Deleted Files on Mac. 100% Working in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"        <section class=\"image2x-bg splash-landing-2  wrapper-images_below no-bg-mobile\" data-background-image=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/bgHeadLand@2x.jpg\" style=\"background-position: center center; background-attachment: scroll; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: cover; background-color: #09254E;\">\n            <div class=\"sl__inner\">\n                \n                                    <div class=\"fb__content\">\n                        <div class=\"fb__product-logo\">\n                            <div class=\"fb__product-icon with-out-style2\"><img class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/cf-core\/src\/CleverFiles\/CfCore\/widgets\/splash-landing-2\/assets\/img\/icons\/ddMacFinalIconSm.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/cf-core\/src\/CleverFiles\/CfCore\/widgets\/splash-landing-2\/assets\/img\/icons\/ddMacFinalIconSm.png 1x, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/cf-core\/src\/CleverFiles\/CfCore\/widgets\/splash-landing-2\/assets\/img\/icons\/ddMacFinalIconSm@2x.png 2x\" width=\"64\" data-height=\"64\" alt=\"Disk Drill 6\" \/><\/div><div class=\"fb__product-title head-block white-text\"><span>Disk Drill 6<\/span><\/div>                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"fb__content\">\n                        \n                        <div class=\"sl-title white-text\">\n                                    <h1 class=\"sl-title-h\" >\n            How to Recover Deleted Files on Mac        <\/h1>\n                                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                <div class=\"fb__content sl-description\"><div class=\"text-center sl__description white-text\"><p>Accidentally deleted files from your Mac or MacBook? In most cases, recovery is simple, but when you realize that you have already emptied the Trash after the deletion, or even bypassed it and deleted files permanently, your situation can appear hopeless. To show you that it rarely is, we are going to describe several methods that can recover your lost data, using recovery software like Disk Drill (macOS Tahoe ready) for tough situations and native operating system features for simpler scenarios. These methods can recover lost files on your Mac even if they have been permanently deleted from the Trash.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n                <div class=\"fb__content\">\n                                            <div class=\"btn-group\">\n                            <div class=\"button\"><a href=\"\/download.html\" class=\"button button-free\">Free Download<\/a><\/div><div class=\"button\"><a href=\"\/pro.html\" class=\"button button-upgrade\">Upgrade to PRO<\/a><\/div>                        <\/div>\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"fb__extra-text--second white-text\">\n                            <img class=\"attachment-full size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/cf-core\/src\/CleverFiles\/CfCore\/widgets\/splash-landing-2\/assets\/img\/icons\/WindowsIcon.png\" 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12.6464 9.46891C14.4519 9.46891 14.4788 11.1576 14.4788 12.4744V18.0001H17.9957Z\"><\/path><path d=\"M1.28052 6.65039H4.80518V18H1.28052V6.65039Z\"><\/path><path d=\"M3.04142 1C1.91446 1 1 1.91446 1 3.04142C1 4.16838 1.91446 5.10196 3.04142 5.10196C4.16837 5.10196 5.08283 4.16838 5.08283 3.04142C5.08212 1.91446 4.16767 1 3.04142 1V1Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n        <div class=\"notice cf-padding-fa4432\" style=\"background-color: #FFFFFF;\"><div class=\"notice-block\"><div class=\"notice-wrapper\" ><div class=\"notice-icon\"><div class=\"icon\" >!<\/div><\/div> <div class=\"notice-description\"><span class=\"mobile-view\">!<\/span><p><b>Important:<\/b> Modern Macs with SSDs use TRIM technology, which can permanently erase deleted data within minutes. If your Mac has an SSD (most MacBooks from 2013 onwards), act immediately to maximize recovery chances.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n        <section class=\"steps-new__wrapper gutter no-bg-mobile cf-padding-fabc38\" style=\"background-color: #FFFFFF;\">\n            <div class=\"container steps-new__container\">\n                \n                                    <div class=\"steps-new__horizontal-title-wrapper\">\n                                <h2 class=\"h2 steps-new__horizontal-title\" >\n            Restore Deleted Files on a Mac from the Trash (Not Emptied Yet)        <\/h2>\n                            <\/div>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-full\">\n                        <div class=\"steps-new__horizontal-description default\"><p>When you discover that some files are missing from your Mac, the first thing you should do is check the Trash Bin, a special folder that temporarily stores deleted files until it is emptied (can happen automatically after 30 days if this option is enabled).<\/p><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                \n                \n        <div  class=\"steps-new__vertical-step-wrapper  first-item\">\n            <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-cols-wrapper steps-new__vertical-cols-wrapper-left\">\n                <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-6\" style=\"padding-left: 50px\">\n                                        <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-description\">\n                        <p>Follow these steps to recover files from the Trash on Mac:<\/p><ol><li>Open the Trash Bin on Mac.<\/li><li>Locate and select the missing files.<\/li><li>Right-click any of the selected files.<\/li><li>Select the <b>Put Back<\/b> option to restore deleted files on Mac to its original location.<\/li><\/ol>                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-6 style2\"><img class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/restore-deleted-files-on-a-mac-from-the-trash.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/restore-deleted-files-on-a-mac-from-the-trash.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/restore-deleted-files-on-a-mac-from-the-trash@2x.jpg 2x\" width=\"471\" data-height=\"236\" alt=\"Restore Deleted Files on a Mac from the Trash\" title=\"Restore Deleted Files on a Mac from the Trash\" \/><\/div>            <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\n        <div class=\"notice cf-padding-f834c9\" style=\"background-color: #FFFFFF;\"><div class=\"notice-block\"><div class=\"notice-wrapper\" ><div class=\"notice-icon\"><div class=\"icon\" >!<\/div><\/div> <div class=\"notice-description\"><span class=\"mobile-view\">!<\/span><p>Files deleted from external devices connected to your Mac can also be recovered from the Trash Bin, but there's an important requirement: the external device must be connected to your Mac. When you delete files from an external drive, macOS stores them in a hidden folder on that device itself. This means that to see and recover these deleted files in your Trash, you'll need to reconnect the external drive to your Mac. Once connected, the deleted files from that device will appear in your Trash Bin alongside files deleted from your internal drive, and you can restore them using the same \"Put Back\" procedure outlined above.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n        <section class=\"short-howto no-bg-mobile video cf-padding-8a25a3\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\">\n            <div class=\"container sh-container\">\n                        <h2 class=\"sh-title\" >\n            Software to Recover Deleted Files on Mac        <\/h2>\n        \n                                    <div class=\"top-block\">\n                        <div class=\"sh-description\" ><p>If <a href=\"\/mac-trash-recovery.html\">Mac Trash recovery<\/a> is no longer possible because you've emptied it, or if you need to recover permanently deleted files on Mac for any other reason, the best solution is to turn to data recovery software.<\/p><p>Disk Drill for Mac is an excellent choice because it combines a highly intuitive user interface with industry-leading recovery capabilities and features, including:<\/p><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"sh-cols__wrapper right\">\n                        \n        <div class=\"sh-col-6 text\">\n                        <ul class=\"sh-ul__list icon\"><li class=\"sh-li__list\"><img class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/cf-core\/src\/CleverFiles\/CfCore\/widgets\/short-howto\/assets\/img\/icons\/check.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/cf-core\/src\/CleverFiles\/CfCore\/widgets\/short-howto\/assets\/img\/icons\/check.png 1x, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/cf-core\/src\/CleverFiles\/CfCore\/widgets\/short-howto\/assets\/img\/icons\/check@2x.png 2x\" width=\"28\" data-height=\"28\" alt=\"APFS, HFS+, NTFS, FAT32, exFAT, EXT4, ReFS support\" \/><span >APFS, HFS+, NTFS, FAT32, exFAT, EXT4, ReFS support<\/span><\/li><li class=\"sh-li__list\"><img class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/cf-core\/src\/CleverFiles\/CfCore\/widgets\/short-howto\/assets\/img\/icons\/check.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/cf-core\/src\/CleverFiles\/CfCore\/widgets\/short-howto\/assets\/img\/icons\/check.png 1x, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/cf-core\/src\/CleverFiles\/CfCore\/widgets\/short-howto\/assets\/img\/icons\/check@2x.png 2x\" width=\"28\" data-height=\"28\" alt=\"Identify and preview recoverable files for free\" \/><span >Identify and preview recoverable files for free<\/span><\/li><li class=\"sh-li__list\"><img class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/cf-core\/src\/CleverFiles\/CfCore\/widgets\/short-howto\/assets\/img\/icons\/check.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/cf-core\/src\/CleverFiles\/CfCore\/widgets\/short-howto\/assets\/img\/icons\/check.png 1x, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/cf-core\/src\/CleverFiles\/CfCore\/widgets\/short-howto\/assets\/img\/icons\/check@2x.png 2x\" width=\"28\" data-height=\"28\" alt=\"Recovers files based on file system data and file signatures\" \/><span >Recovers files based on file system data and file signatures<\/span><\/li><li class=\"sh-li__list\"><img class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/cf-core\/src\/CleverFiles\/CfCore\/widgets\/short-howto\/assets\/img\/icons\/check.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/cf-core\/src\/CleverFiles\/CfCore\/widgets\/short-howto\/assets\/img\/icons\/check.png 1x, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/cf-core\/src\/CleverFiles\/CfCore\/widgets\/short-howto\/assets\/img\/icons\/check@2x.png 2x\" width=\"28\" data-height=\"28\" alt=\"BitLocker-encrypted partition recovery on Mac\" \/><span >BitLocker-encrypted partition recovery on Mac<\/span><\/li><li class=\"sh-li__list\"><img class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/cf-core\/src\/CleverFiles\/CfCore\/widgets\/short-howto\/assets\/img\/icons\/check.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/cf-core\/src\/CleverFiles\/CfCore\/widgets\/short-howto\/assets\/img\/icons\/check.png 1x, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/cf-core\/src\/CleverFiles\/CfCore\/widgets\/short-howto\/assets\/img\/icons\/check@2x.png 2x\" width=\"28\" data-height=\"28\" alt=\"Support for Apple Silicon chips and Intel-based Macs\" \/><span >Support for Apple Silicon chips and Intel-based Macs<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"sh-col-6 multimedia\"><div class=\"sh-video__wrapper\"><iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6AXshz05hXQ\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\n        \n        <section class=\"steps-new__wrapper gutter no-bg-mobile\" style=\"background-color: #F0F5F8;\">\n            <div class=\"container steps-new__container\">\n                \n                                    <div class=\"steps-new__horizontal-title-wrapper\">\n                                <h2 class=\"h2 steps-new__horizontal-title\" >\n            Steps to Recover Permanently Deleted Files on Mac        <\/h2>\n                            <\/div>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-full\">\n                        <div class=\"steps-new__horizontal-description default\"><p>This comprehensive guide will walk you through the steps to recover permanently deleted files on your Mac using Disk Drill, showing you just how straightforward it can be to retrieve your lost data on Mac.<\/p><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                \n                \n        <div  class=\"steps-new__vertical-step-wrapper  first-item\">\n            <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-cols-wrapper steps-new__vertical-cols-wrapper-left\">\n                <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-6\" style=\"padding-left: 50px\">\n                    <h3 class=\"h3 steps-new__vertical-title\">1. Download and Install Disk Drill for Mac<\/h3>                    <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-description\">\n                        <p>The first step is to <a href=\"\/download.html\">download the free Disk Drill application<\/a> from our website. The latest Disk Drill 6 requires macOS 10.15 \"Catalina\" or later, though older versions of Disk Drill support macOS from 10.5 onwards if you're using an older Mac.<\/p><p>After downloading, find the \"diskdrill.dmg\" file in your Downloads folder and double-click on it. If you're recovering files from an external storage device, drag the Disk Drill icon to your Applications folder. However, if you need to recover files from your Mac's system drive, the ideal scenario is to first download the installer to an external device, then install Disk Drill to that external device rather than your Applications folder. This prevents the installer from potentially overwriting the very data you're trying to recover.<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-6 style2\"><img class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/install-disk-drill-6-on-macos-tahoe.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/install-disk-drill-6-on-macos-tahoe.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/install-disk-drill-6-on-macos-tahoe@2x.jpg 2x\" width=\"495\" data-height=\"382\" alt=\"Download and Install Disk Drill for Mac\" title=\"Download and Install Disk Drill for Mac\" \/><\/div>            <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n        \n        <div  class=\"steps-new__vertical-step-wrapper \">\n            <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-cols-wrapper\">\n                <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-6\" style=\"padding-right: 50px\">\n                    <h3 class=\"h3 steps-new__vertical-title\">2. Launch Disk Drill File Recovery Software on Your Mac<\/h3>                    <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-description\">\n                        <p>Once Disk Drill is installed, go ahead and launch it. You will be asked to confirm if you really want to open it since it\u2019s a third-party application downloaded from the internet. Once you do that, you will see a button labeled \u201cInstall now.\u201d Click on it and then grant Disk Drill Full Disk Access so that it can recover lost files.<\/p><p>If you need to recover deleted files on an external device, connect it to your Mac now. Skip this step if you wish to recover a deleted file on your Mac's internal hard drive.<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-6 style2\"><img class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/welcome-to-disk-drill-screen.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/welcome-to-disk-drill-screen.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/welcome-to-disk-drill-screen@2x.jpg 2x\" width=\"471\" data-height=\"342\" alt=\"Launch Disk Drill File Recovery Software on Your Mac\" title=\"Launch Disk Drill File Recovery Software on Your Mac\" \/><\/div>            <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n        \n        <div  class=\"steps-new__vertical-step-wrapper \">\n            <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-cols-wrapper steps-new__vertical-cols-wrapper-left\">\n                <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-6\" style=\"padding-left: 50px\">\n                    <h3 class=\"h3 steps-new__vertical-title\">3. Select the Drive To Be Scanned<\/h3>                    <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-description\">\n                        <p>In Disk Drill's main window, select the drive you want to recover from the displayed list. Click \"Search for lost data\" in the right panel. Choose your scanning method: Universal scan (comprehensive recovery) or ACR (for camera\/drone videos). Disk Drill searches for files with intact metadata (preserving names\/paths) and performs signature-based recovery. Supported file systems include FAT16\/32, exFAT, NTFS\/NTFS5, ReFS, HFS\/HFS+, APFS, EXT2\/3\/4, and BTRFS.<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-bottom-link\"><a href=\"\/file-system-recovery-mac.html\">Recover lost data from FAT, NTFS, HFS+, etc.<i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-6 style2\"><img class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/select-the-drive-to-be-scanned.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/select-the-drive-to-be-scanned.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/select-the-drive-to-be-scanned@2x.jpg 2x\" width=\"471\" data-height=\"298\" alt=\"Select the Drive To Be Scanned\" title=\"Select the Drive To Be Scanned\" \/><\/div>            <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\n        <div class=\"notice \" style=\"background-color: #f0f5f8;\"><div class=\"notice-block\"><div class=\"notice-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:#FFFFFF\"><div class=\"notice-icon\"><div class=\"icon\" >!<\/div><\/div> <div class=\"notice-description\"><span class=\"mobile-view\">!<\/span><p><b>Note:<\/b> If you\u2019ve decided to scan your system drive, then you will be prompted to install the required <a href=\"\/help\/disk-drill-system-extension.html\">Kernel Extension<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n        <section class=\"steps-new__wrapper gutter no-bg-mobile\" style=\"background-color: #f0f5f8;\">\n            <div class=\"container steps-new__container\">\n                \n                \n                \n                \n        <div  class=\"steps-new__vertical-step-wrapper  first-item\">\n            <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-cols-wrapper\">\n                <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-6\" style=\"padding-right: 50px\">\n                    <h3 class=\"h3 steps-new__vertical-title\">4. Wait Until Disk Drill Scans Your Drive<\/h3>                    <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-description\">\n                        <p>While Disk Drill\u2019s algorithms scan your drive, it sorts found files into six types: pictures, videos, audio, documents, archives, and other. This makes it easy to see what it has found, with each type showing how many files there are.<\/p><p>If you're in a hurry, you can choose to look at the files Disk Drill has found even while it's still scanning. In fact, you can even pause the scan and recover deleted files from your Mac right away if they\u2019ve already been located by Disk Drill.<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-6 style2\"><img class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/wait-until-disk-drill-scans-your-drive.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/wait-until-disk-drill-scans-your-drive.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/wait-until-disk-drill-scans-your-drive@2x.jpg 2x\" width=\"471\" data-height=\"298\" alt=\"Wait Until Disk Drill Scans Your Drive\" title=\"Wait Until Disk Drill Scans Your Drive\" \/><\/div>            <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\n        <div class=\"notice \" style=\"background-color: #f0f5f8;\"><div class=\"notice-block\"><div class=\"notice-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:#FFFFFF\"><div class=\"notice-icon\"><div class=\"icon\" >!<\/div><\/div> <div class=\"notice-description\"><span class=\"mobile-view\">!<\/span><p><b>Note:<\/b> The latest version of Disk Drill allows you to pause a scan started on macOS and continue it on Windows (and vice versa).<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n        <section class=\"steps-new__wrapper gutter no-bg-mobile\" style=\"background-color: #f0f5f8;\">\n            <div class=\"container steps-new__container\">\n                \n                \n                \n                \n        <div  class=\"steps-new__vertical-step-wrapper  first-item\">\n            <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-cols-wrapper steps-new__vertical-cols-wrapper-left\">\n                <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-6\" style=\"padding-left: 50px\">\n                    <h3 class=\"h3 steps-new__vertical-title\">5. Select Your Deleted Files<\/h3>                    <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-description\">\n                        <p>When Disk Drill is done scanning, you will be shown the list of files it has found. If you are looking for certain files, you can sort the results to narrow down the number of files shown:<\/p><ul><li>Disk Drill always attempts to recover original filenames when possible (signature-based recovery can only identify file types, not names), and you can search for them by typing a keyword into the search field.<\/li><li>You can also adjust the time to show only the files deleted within the last few days or weeks;<\/li><li>Click on any of the column headers to sort the list by that value.<\/li><\/ul><p>When you find a potential file, click the \"eye\" icon next to the name to preview it. Some files may be corrupted, so previewing is the only way to know if the file is fully recoverable. After you have identified the deleted files on your Mac that you wish to recover, check the boxes next to their names.<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-bottom-link\"><a href=\"\/recover-unsaved-word-excel.html\">How to recover unsaved Word & Excel documents on Mac<i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-6 style2\"><img class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/select-your-deleted-files.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/select-your-deleted-files.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/select-your-deleted-files@2x.jpg 2x\" width=\"471\" data-height=\"297\" alt=\"Select Your Deleted Files\" title=\"Select Your Deleted Files\" \/><\/div>            <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n        \n        <div  class=\"steps-new__vertical-step-wrapper \">\n            <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-cols-wrapper\">\n                <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-6\" style=\"padding-right: 50px\">\n                    <h3 class=\"h3 steps-new__vertical-title\">6. Recover Deleted Files on Your Mac<\/h3>                    <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-description\">\n                        <p>Once you have selected your files, click the Recover button in the bottom right corner. You will be asked to select a suitable recovery location (one that's on a different storage device than the one you're scanning).\u00a0<\/p><p>Disk Drill will automatically confirm whether the selected location is appropriate. If it is, then you can begin the actual recovery. If you haven\u2019t upgraded to Disk Drill PRO yet, you will be prompted to do so in order to complete the recovery of your files. The free version of Disk Drill allows you to only scan and preview the recoverable files.<\/p><p>\u2705 <b>Congratulations! You now know how to restore deleted files on macOS.<\/b><\/p>                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-6 style2\"><img class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/recover-deleted-files-on-your-mac.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/recover-deleted-files-on-your-mac.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/recover-deleted-files-on-your-mac@2x.jpg 2x\" width=\"471\" data-height=\"297\" alt=\"Recover Deleted Files on Your Mac\" title=\"Recover Deleted Files on Your Mac\" \/><\/div>            <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\n        \n        <section class=\"feature-list gutter option-3\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\">\n            <div class=\"container\" >\n                        <h2 class=\"fl-title\" >\n            Device Types Supported by Disk Drill        <\/h2>\n        <div class=\"fl-description\"><\/div>            <\/div>\n\n            \n        <div class=\"fl-card container\">\n            <div class=\"card-list\">\n                                    <div class=\"card-item\">\n                        <div class=\"card-title__wrapper\">\n                            <img class=\"card-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/icon-drive.svg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/icon-drive.svg 1x\" width=\"36\" data-height=\"36\" alt=\"Mac\u2019s internal hard drives\" title=\"Mac\u2019s internal hard drives\"  \/><h3 class=\"card-title\" >Mac\u2019s internal hard drives<\/h3>                        <\/div>\n\n                        <div class=\"card-description\" ><p>Quickly recover lost and deleted data from your Mac\u2019s internal hard disk or <a href=\"\/howto\/mac-ssd-data-recovery.html\">SSD<\/a>* even after you have <a href=\"\/howto\/recover-emptied-trash-mac.html\">emptied the Trash<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"card-item\">\n                        <div class=\"card-title__wrapper\">\n                            <img class=\"card-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/icon-hard-drive.svg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/icon-hard-drive.svg 1x\" width=\"33\" data-height=\"33\" alt=\"External hard drives\" title=\"External hard drives\"  \/><h3 class=\"card-title\" >External hard drives<\/h3>                        <\/div>\n\n                        <div class=\"card-description\" ><p>Connect an <a href=\"\/hard-drive-recovery.html\">external hard drive to your Mac<\/a> and let Disk Drill scan it for lost files and restore your data.<\/p><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"card-item\">\n                        <div class=\"card-title__wrapper\">\n                            <img class=\"card-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/icon-flash.svg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/icon-flash.svg 1x\" width=\"30\" data-height=\"32\" alt=\"Flash drives\" title=\"Flash drives\"  \/><h3 class=\"card-title\" >Flash drives<\/h3>                        <\/div>\n\n                        <div class=\"card-description\" ><p>Just plug your pen drive into the Mac\u2019s USB port and select it in Disk Drill\u2019s interface to recover your deleted flash drive files.<\/p><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"card-item\">\n                        <div class=\"card-title__wrapper\">\n                            <img class=\"card-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/icon-memory-card.svg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/icon-memory-card.svg 1x\" width=\"38\" data-height=\"37\" alt=\"Memory cards\" title=\"Memory cards\"  \/><h3 class=\"card-title\" >Memory cards<\/h3>                        <\/div>\n\n                        <div class=\"card-description\" ><p><a href=\"\/memory-card-recovery-mac.html\">Recover deleted files from SD<\/a> or other kinds of memory cards by using your Mac\u2019s card reader.<\/p><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"card-item\">\n                        <div class=\"card-title__wrapper\">\n                            <img class=\"card-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MBR-partition-scheme.svg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MBR-partition-scheme.svg 1x\" width=\"32\" data-height=\"32\" alt=\"NAS and RAID Systems\" title=\"NAS and RAID Systems\"  \/><h3 class=\"card-title\" >NAS and RAID Systems<\/h3>                        <\/div>\n\n                        <div class=\"card-description\" ><p>Effortlessly recover various <a href=\"\/raid-recovery.html\">RAID configurations<\/a> and NAS systems, commonly used in Linux, Windows, and Mac environments.<\/p><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"card-item\">\n                        <div class=\"card-title__wrapper\">\n                            <img class=\"card-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/icon-phone.svg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/icon-phone.svg 1x\" width=\"36\" data-height=\"36\" alt=\"Android &amp; iOS devices\" title=\"Android &amp; iOS devices\"  \/><h3 class=\"card-title\" >Android & iOS devices<\/h3>                        <\/div>\n\n                        <div class=\"card-description\" ><p>Plug in your smartphone and perform Android or <a href=\"\/iphone-data-recovery.html\">iPhone data recovery<\/a> with a few clicks to get your lost data back.<\/p><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n                <\/section>\n\n        <div class=\"notice \" style=\"background-color: #FFFFFF;\"><div class=\"notice-block\"><div class=\"notice-wrapper\" ><div class=\"notice-icon\"><div class=\"icon\" >!<\/div><\/div> <div class=\"notice-description\"><span class=\"mobile-view\">!<\/span><p>* If TRIM is disabled. <a href=\"\/help\/can-i-recover-data-if-trim-is-enabled-on-my-ssd-drive\/\">Learn more &gt;<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>        <section class=\"recovery-cards__wrapper\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\">\n            <div class=\"container recovery-cards__container\">\n\n                        <h2 class=\"h2 recovery-cards__title\" >\n            File Formats Supported        <\/h2>\n        \n                                    <div class=\"recovery-cards__cards-wrapper\">\n                        \n                            <div class=\"recovery-cards__card with-out-style2\">\n                                <img class=\"recovery-cards__card-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/icon-photos.svg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/icon-photos.svg 1x\" width=\"62\" height=\"62\" alt=\"Pictures\" title=\"Pictures\" \/>\n                                <div class=\"h4 recovery-cards__card-title\">Pictures<\/div>\n\n                                <div class=\"recovery-cards__card-bottom-border\"><\/div>\n                                <div class=\"recovery-cards__card-info\">\n                                    <p>BMP, JPG, PCX, TIFF, and many other formats.<\/p>                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n\n                        \n                            <div class=\"recovery-cards__card with-out-style2\">\n                                <img class=\"recovery-cards__card-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/icon-mpeg.svg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/icon-mpeg.svg 1x\" width=\"62\" height=\"83\" alt=\"Videos\" title=\"Videos\" \/>\n                                <div class=\"h4 recovery-cards__card-title\">Videos<\/div>\n\n                                <div class=\"recovery-cards__card-bottom-border\"><\/div>\n                                <div class=\"recovery-cards__card-info\">\n                                    <p>AVI, FCP, FLV, M4V are just a few of the supported file types.<\/p>                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n\n                        \n                            <div class=\"recovery-cards__card with-out-style2\">\n                                <img class=\"recovery-cards__card-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/icon-mp3.svg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/icon-mp3.svg 1x\" width=\"62\" height=\"81\" alt=\"Audio files\" title=\"Audio files\" \/>\n                                <div class=\"h4 recovery-cards__card-title\">Audio files<\/div>\n\n                                <div class=\"recovery-cards__card-bottom-border\"><\/div>\n                                <div class=\"recovery-cards__card-info\">\n                                    <p>MP3, WAV, WMA, and all other popular formats.<\/p>                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n\n                        \n                            <div class=\"recovery-cards__card with-out-style2\">\n                                <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"recovery-cards__card-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/icon-documents.svg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/icon-documents.svg 1x\" width=\"62\" height=\"72\" alt=\"Documents\" title=\"Documents\" \/>\n                                <div class=\"h4 recovery-cards__card-title\">Documents<\/div>\n\n                                <div class=\"recovery-cards__card-bottom-border\"><\/div>\n                                <div class=\"recovery-cards__card-info\">\n                                    <p>DOCX, XLSX, TXT, Pages, EPUB, and many more.<\/p>                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n\n                        \n                            <div class=\"recovery-cards__card with-out-style2\">\n                                <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"recovery-cards__card-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/icon-raw.svg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/icon-raw.svg 1x\" width=\"62\" height=\"60\" alt=\"Raw Images\" title=\"Raw Images\" \/>\n                                <div class=\"h4 recovery-cards__card-title\">Raw Images<\/div>\n\n                                <div class=\"recovery-cards__card-bottom-border\"><\/div>\n                                <div class=\"recovery-cards__card-info\">\n                                    <p>CR2, CR3, NEF, NRW, ORF, SR2, SRF from Sony, Canon, Nikon and other digital cameras.<\/p>                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n\n                                            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"recovery-cards__info-from-card\"><\/div>\n                <div class=\"fileTypesLinkBlock\"><a href=\"\/help\/file-types\/\">All supported file types<\/a><\/div>            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n        \n        <section class=\"feature-list gutter option-2\" style=\"background-color: #F0F5F8;\">\n            <div class=\"container\" >\n                        <h2 class=\"fl-title\" >\n            Tips to Successfully Restore Deleted Files on a Mac        <\/h2>\n        <div class=\"fl-description\"><p>Here are some tips that will increase the probability that you can perform a successful data recovery.<\/p><\/div>            <\/div>\n\n            \n        <div class=\"fl-card container\">\n            <div class=\"card-list\">\n                                    <div class=\"card-item\">\n                        <div class=\"card-title__wrapper\">\n                            <img class=\"card-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/device.svg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/device.svg 1x\" width=\"50\" data-height=\"50\" alt=\"Stop using the device\" title=\"Stop using the device\"  \/><h3 class=\"card-title\" >Stop using the device<\/h3>                        <\/div>\n\n                        <div class=\"card-description\" ><p>The most impactful action to improve your Mac data recovery chances is to cease using the affected storage device immediately upon suspecting data loss. Continued use of the disk or partition risks overwriting the data you wish to restore. That\u2019s why you should download data recovery software onto a different device than the one you're trying to recover.<\/p><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"card-item\">\n                        <div class=\"card-title__wrapper\">\n                            <img class=\"card-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/backup.svg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/backup.svg 1x\" width=\"50\" data-height=\"50\" alt=\"Create a disk image\" title=\"Create a disk image\"  \/><h3 class=\"card-title\" >Create a disk image<\/h3>                        <\/div>\n\n                        <div class=\"card-description\" ><p>When dealing with the corrupted drive, it\u2019s best to create a backup disk image of the storage device you\u2019re trying to recover to preserve its current state. With a disk image ready, you can attempt data recovery multiple times without worrying about overwriting or further damaging the original data.<\/p><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"card-item\">\n                        <div class=\"card-title__wrapper\">\n                            <img class=\"card-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/different-drive.svg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/different-drive.svg 1x\" width=\"50\" data-height=\"50\" alt=\"Watch for a failing drive\" title=\"Watch for a failing drive\"  \/><h3 class=\"card-title\" >Watch for a failing drive<\/h3>                        <\/div>\n\n                        <div class=\"card-description\" ><p>Don\u2019t ignore the signs of a failing hard drive. If you hear strange grinding noises, start noticing signs of data corruption, or see that the hard drive\u2019s S.M.A.R.T. values look bad, it\u2019s probably not your imagination. These issues will not correct themselves and are bound to get worse until the drive fails. Get your data off the device and to safer storage media as soon as possible.<\/p><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"card-item\">\n                        <div class=\"card-title__wrapper\">\n                            <img class=\"card-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Save-your-work.svg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Save-your-work.svg 1x\" width=\"70\" data-height=\"70\" alt=\"Don\u2019t recover to the original drive\" title=\"Don\u2019t recover to the original drive\"  \/><h3 class=\"card-title\" >Don\u2019t recover to the original drive<\/h3>                        <\/div>\n\n                        <div class=\"card-description\" ><p>To prevent overwriting the data you're trying to recover, avoid saving the recovered files back to the original disk. Instead, choose a different location, such as an external hard drive or, if you\u2019re recovering a smaller quantity of files, a USB drive or memory card.<\/p><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"card-item\">\n                        <div class=\"card-title__wrapper\">\n                            <img class=\"card-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Check-available-storage.svg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Check-available-storage.svg 1x\" width=\"70\" data-height=\"70\" alt=\"Check existing backups\" title=\"Check existing backups\"  \/><h3 class=\"card-title\" >Check existing backups<\/h3>                        <\/div>\n\n                        <div class=\"card-description\" ><p>Before using data recovery tools, check any existing backups you may have. Whether it\u2019s a Time Machine backup or a cloud storage service, you might already have the files you need. Restoring from these backups can often be the simplest way to get the missing files back on a Mac.<\/p><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"card-item\">\n                        <div class=\"card-title__wrapper\">\n                            <img class=\"card-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/safe-mode-icon.svg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/safe-mode-icon.svg 1x\" width=\"37\" data-height=\"37\" alt=\"Use reliable data recovery software\" title=\"Use reliable data recovery software\"  \/><h3 class=\"card-title\" >Use reliable data recovery software<\/h3>                        <\/div>\n\n                        <div class=\"card-description\" ><p>Invest in reliable data recovery software designed specifically for Mac. Your software of choice should support file systems Apple uses (APFS, HFS\/HFS+, FAT32, and exFAT) and be compatible with Intel T1-T2 and Apple silicon (M1\/M2\/M3\/M4) Macs.<\/p><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n                <\/section>\n\n        \n        <section class=\"short-howto no-bg-mobile video cf-padding-f834c9\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\">\n            <div class=\"container sh-container\">\n                        <h2 class=\"sh-title\" >\n            Ways to Recover Deleted Files on Mac without Software        <\/h2>\n        \n                                    <div class=\"top-block\">\n                        <div class=\"sh-description\" ><p>Here are the procedures to use when attempting to restore your deleted files without software. You might want to try some of these methods before resorting to a software solution.<\/p><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"sh-cols__wrapper sh-revert left\">\n                        <div class=\"sh-col-6 multimedia\"><div class=\"sh-video__wrapper\"><iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/N4NoX8mcWCQ\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"sh-col-6 text\">\n                        <ul class=\"sh-ul__list number\"><li class=\"sh-li__list\"><span class=\"sh-number\">1<\/span><a href=\"#undo\">Recover a deleted file with the Undo command<\/a><\/li><li class=\"sh-li__list\"><span class=\"sh-number\">2<\/span><a href=\"#trash-bin\">Recover Deleted Files from Trash via the \"Put Back\" Option<\/a><\/li><li class=\"sh-li__list\"><span class=\"sh-number\">3<\/span><a href=\"#terminal\">Use the Mac Terminal to recover your files<\/a><\/li><li class=\"sh-li__list\"><span class=\"sh-number\">4<\/span><a href=\"#backup\">Restore Lost Files via Time Machine Backup<\/a><\/li><li class=\"sh-li__list\"><span class=\"sh-number\">5<\/span><a href=\"#icloud\">Download your deleted files from iCloud<\/a><\/li><li class=\"sh-li__list\"><span class=\"sh-number\">6<\/span><a href=\"#professional\">Use a professional data recovery service<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\n        \n        <section class=\"steps-new__wrapper gutter no-bg-mobile cf-padding-6e8167 topborderclass\" style=\"background-color: #FFFFFF;\">\n            <div class=\"container steps-new__container\">\n                \n                \n                \n                \n        <div id=\"undo\" class=\"steps-new__vertical-step-wrapper  first-item\">\n            <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-cols-wrapper\">\n                <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-6\" style=\"padding-right: 50px\">\n                    <h3 class=\"h3 steps-new__vertical-title\">Recover Deleted Files with the Undo Option<\/h3>                    <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-description\">\n                        <p>The macOS keystroke combination of Command-Z will often undo the last action you took with the operating system. Using the keystrokes repeatedly can undo the last several commands that you have entered. This can be extremely helpful if you realize you have just deleted an important file.<\/p><p>This method works when you send something to the Trash or perform a mass delete from within a document. However, be aware that the undo function does not persist after closing the application or restarting your system. Additionally, Command-Z cannot recover files once the Trash has been emptied. To recover files from emptied Trash, you need to use Disk Drill.<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-6 style2\"><img class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/recover-deleted-files-with-the-undo-option.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/recover-deleted-files-with-the-undo-option.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/recover-deleted-files-with-the-undo-option@2x.jpg 2x\" width=\"471\" data-height=\"278\" title=\"Screenshot\" \/><\/div>            <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n        \n        <div id=\"trash-bin\" class=\"steps-new__vertical-step-wrapper \">\n            <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-cols-wrapper steps-new__vertical-cols-wrapper-left\">\n                <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-6\" style=\"padding-left: 50px\">\n                    <h3 class=\"h3 steps-new__vertical-title\">Recover Deleted Files on Mac from Trash via the &quot;Put Back&quot; Option<\/h3>                    <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-description\">\n                        <p>The macOS saves deleted files temporarily and they are moved to the Trash to make them easily available for recovery. By default, files in the Trash are stored for up to 30 days before being automatically removed.<\/p><p>To Recover Deleted Files from your Mac for free:<\/p><ol><li>Click on the Trash Can icon in your Dock to view all deleted files.<\/li><li>Locate the file you want to recover.<\/li><li>Drag deleted files to the desktop or right-click on the files you wish to restore.<\/li><li>Select the \"Put Back\" option to recover deleted files on Mac from the Trash to its original location.<\/li><\/ol>                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-6 style2\"><img class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/recover-deleted-files-on-mac-from-trash-via-the-put-back-option.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/recover-deleted-files-on-mac-from-trash-via-the-put-back-option.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/recover-deleted-files-on-mac-from-trash-via-the-put-back-option@2x.jpg 2x\" width=\"471\" data-height=\"236\" alt=\"Recover Deleted Files on Mac from Trash via the &quot;Put Back&quot; Option\" title=\"Recover Deleted Files on Mac from Trash via the &quot;Put Back&quot; Option\" \/><\/div>            <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\n        <div class=\"notice \" style=\"background-color: #FFFFFF;\"><div class=\"notice-block\"><div class=\"notice-wrapper\" ><div class=\"notice-icon\"><div class=\"icon\" >!<\/div><\/div> <div class=\"notice-description\"><span class=\"mobile-view\">!<\/span><p><b>Note:<\/b> If files were deleted from an external drive, the drive must be connected to your Mac for its Trash contents to be displayed.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n        <section class=\"steps-new__wrapper gutter no-bg-mobile cf-padding-6e8167\" style=\"background-color: #FFFFFF;\">\n            <div class=\"container steps-new__container\">\n                \n                \n                \n                \n        <div id=\"terminal\" class=\"steps-new__vertical-step-wrapper  first-item\">\n            <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-cols-wrapper\">\n                <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-6\" style=\"padding-right: 50px\">\n                    <h3 class=\"h3 steps-new__vertical-title\">Retrieve Deleted Files on Mac with Terminal<\/h3>                    <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-description\">\n                        <p>If you're unable to access your Trash the usual way (by clicking its icon in the Dock), then you can recover deleted files from it using the <a href=\"\/howto\/recover-deleted-files-using-mac-terminal.html\">Terminal app<\/a>. While this method requires you to enter some potentially intimidating commands, the recovery process is actually straightforward, as outlined below:<\/p><ol><li>Open the Terminal application on your Mac.<\/li><li>Enter the command \u201c<b>cd .Trash<\/b>\u201d and hit Return to go to the Trash folder.<\/li><li>Type <b>ls<\/b> and press Return. This command will display the contents of the Trash Bin, allowing you to see all the deleted files that are currently stored there.<\/li><li>Use the mv command to recover your file by typing it in this format: <b>mv [filename].[extension] [destination]<\/b>. For example: <i>mv photo5.jpg ~\/Desktop\/<\/i><\/li><li>Type <b>Quit<\/b> to close Terminal.<\/li><li>Open a Finder and navigate to the destination folder (Desktop in our case).<\/li><\/ol>                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-6 style2\"><img class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/retrieve-deleted-files-on-mac-with-terminal.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/retrieve-deleted-files-on-mac-with-terminal.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/retrieve-deleted-files-on-mac-with-terminal@2x.jpg 2x\" width=\"471\" data-height=\"278\" alt=\"Retrieve Deleted Files on Mac with Terminal\" title=\"Retrieve Deleted Files on Mac with Terminal\" \/><\/div>            <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n        \n        <div id=\"backup\" class=\"steps-new__vertical-step-wrapper \">\n            <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-cols-wrapper steps-new__vertical-cols-wrapper-left\">\n                <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-6\" style=\"padding-left: 50px\">\n                    <h3 class=\"h3 steps-new__vertical-title\">Restore Lost Files via Time Machine Backup<\/h3>                    <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-description\">\n                        <p>Time Machine is a freeware backup tool that comes installed with your Mac's operating system. Many Mac owners use this valuable tool to protect their data. Even without a full Time Machine backup drive connected, macOS automatically creates local snapshots on your internal drive that can help recover recently deleted files.<\/p><p>Follow these steps to recover lost files from your Time Machine backup:<\/p><ol><li>Connect the storage media that contains the Time Machine backup to your Mac.<\/li><li>Open a window displaying the folder that last contained the deleted file. For example, if you deleted something from the Documents folder, open a Finder window of the Documents.<\/li><li>Open Time Machine by clicking on the clock icon on Mac\u2019s menu bar and select <b>Browse Time Machine Backups<\/b>.<\/li><li>Locate the items you want to restore from within Time Machine. There may be multiple versions of a file that has been modified, and you can select the version that you want.<\/li><li>Select an item to recover and press the Spacebar if you would like to preview it.<\/li><li>Click <b>Restore<\/b> to recover the selected file or folder.<\/li><\/ol>                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-6 style2\"><img class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/restore-lost-files-via-time-machine-backup.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/restore-lost-files-via-time-machine-backup.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/restore-lost-files-via-time-machine-backup@2x.jpg 2x\" width=\"471\" data-height=\"307\" alt=\"Restore Lost Files via Time Machine Backup\" title=\"Restore Lost Files via Time Machine Backup\" \/><\/div>            <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n        \n        <div id=\"icloud\" class=\"steps-new__vertical-step-wrapper \">\n            <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-cols-wrapper\">\n                <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-6\" style=\"padding-right: 50px\">\n                    <h3 class=\"h3 steps-new__vertical-title\">Download your deleted files from iCloud<\/h3>                    <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-description\">\n                        <p>If you've manually uploaded files to iCloud Drive or have Desktop and Documents folders set to sync automatically, you may be able to recover deleted files from iCloud.<\/p><p>To check for and download files from iCloud:<\/p><ol><li>Go to: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.icloud.com\/\">https:\/\/www.icloud.com\/<\/a><\/li><li>Sign in to your iCloud account.<\/li><li>Open Drive.<\/li><li>Select the deleted file.<\/li><li>Click the download icon to download the file to your Mac.<\/li><\/ol>                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-6 style2\"><img class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/download-your-deleted-files-from-icloud.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/download-your-deleted-files-from-icloud.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/download-your-deleted-files-from-icloud@2x.jpg 2x\" width=\"471\" data-height=\"269\" alt=\"Download your deleted files from iCloud\" title=\"Download your deleted files from iCloud\" \/><\/div>            <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\n        <div class=\"notice \" style=\"background-color: #FFFFFF;\"><div class=\"notice-block\"><div class=\"notice-wrapper\" ><div class=\"notice-icon\"><div class=\"icon\" >!<\/div><\/div> <div class=\"notice-description\"><span class=\"mobile-view\">!<\/span><p>This method works in two scenarios:<\/p><ul><li>First, if you've manually stored files in iCloud Drive, they'll remain there even if deleted from your Mac.<\/li><li>Second, if you deleted files locally but the deletion hasn't synced to iCloud yet (which can happen during poor connectivity or if you quickly go offline after deletion), the files may still be accessible in iCloud.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n        <section class=\"steps-new__wrapper gutter no-bg-mobile\" style=\"background-color: #FFFFFF;\">\n            <div class=\"container steps-new__container\">\n                \n                \n                \n                \n        <div id=\"professional\" class=\"steps-new__vertical-step-wrapper  first-item\">\n            <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-cols-wrapper steps-new__vertical-cols-wrapper-left\">\n                <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-6\" style=\"padding-left: 50px\">\n                    <h3 class=\"h3 steps-new__vertical-title\">Use a Professional Mac Data Recovery Service<\/h3>                    <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-description\">\n                        <p>Sometimes your storage device has been physically damaged to the extent that it cannot be recognized by your operating system. In these cases, all the above methods except for Time Machine will fail, and you will be left wondering what you can do to recover your data. A professional data recovery service may be able to restore your folders and files even if the device is physically damaged. A recovery service\u2019s expert technicians can take apart the drive and clone it so its data can be recovered. This process is done in an environmentally controlled cleanroom to guarantee the disks are not contaminated during the recovery. A reputable service like <a href=\"\/data-recovery-center.html\">CleverFiles Data Recovery Center<\/a> will not charge you if its technicians cannot recover your data. It\u2019s worth a shot if other methods fail and you need to get your data back.<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-6 style2\"><img class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/headMainLaboratoryImage.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/headMainLaboratoryImage.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/headMainLaboratoryImage@2x.jpg 2x\" width=\"300\" data-height=\"401\" alt=\"Restore Lost Files via Time Machine Backup\" title=\"Restore Lost Files via Time Machine Backup\" \/><\/div>            <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\n        \n        <section class=\"steps-new__wrapper gutter no-bg-mobile\" style=\"background-color: #f0f5f8;\">\n            <div class=\"container steps-new__container\">\n                \n                                    <div class=\"steps-new__horizontal-title-wrapper\">\n                                <h2 class=\"h2 steps-new__horizontal-title\" >\n            Protect Your  Mac Data to Prevent File Deletion        <\/h2>\n                            <\/div>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-full\">\n                        <div class=\"steps-new__horizontal-description default\"><p>Protecting your files is the best way to prevent them from becoming permanently lost. Disk Drill provides you with three options to protect your valuable data.\u00a0<\/p><p>The first option is called <a href=\"\/help\/how-to-use-recovery-vault-and-guaranteed-recovery\/\">Recovery Vault<\/a>, and this efficient tool backs up only file metadata to significantly increase the chance of complete, successful recovery of deleted files while requiring only a small amount of storage space.<\/p><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                \n                \n        <div  class=\"steps-new__vertical-step-wrapper  first-item\">\n            <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-cols-wrapper\">\n                <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-6\" style=\"padding-right: 50px\">\n                                        <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-description\">\n                        <p>The second option is the Guaranteed Recovery feature. This feature stores full copies of important files that end up in Trash. As such, it enables their complete recovery even when they become permanently deleted, and it works even if you have a T2, M1, M2, M3, or M4 Mac with an encrypted system disk.<\/p><p>Finally, you can use the Byte-to-byte Backup tool to create a complete backup image of any unencrypted storage device. Keep in mind, however, that this method requires a storage space equal to the size of the backed-up disk.<\/p><p>Of course, you can (and should) enable Time Machine to complement these Disk Drill backup options. Time Machine, built into macOS, automatically keeps a record of all your files and allows you to restore your entire system to a previous state or recover individual files.<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                <div class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-6 style2\"><img class=\"steps-new__vertical-col-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/protect-your-mac-data-to-prevent-file-deletion.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/protect-your-mac-data-to-prevent-file-deletion.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/protect-your-mac-data-to-prevent-file-deletion@2x.jpg 2x\" width=\"471\" data-height=\"297\" alt=\"Protect Your  Mac Data to Prevent File Deletion\" title=\"Protect Your  Mac Data to Prevent File Deletion\" \/><\/div>            <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\n                <section class=\"avoid-losing__wrapper gutter\" style=\"background-color: #FFFFFF;\">\n            <div class=\"container avoid-losing__container\">\n\n                        <h2 class=\"h2 avoid-losing__title\" >\n            Situations Leading to Mac Data Loss or Deletion        <\/h2>\n        \n                                    <div class=\"avoid-description\"><p>There are a variety of reasons that you might lose data on your Mac. Here are some common scenarios:<\/p><\/div>                \n                                    <ul class=\"avoid-losing__cards-wrapper\">\n                                                <li class=\"avoid-losing__cards-item\">\n\n                            <div class=\"avoid-losing__card with-out-style2\" data-text=\"center\">\n\n                                <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"avoid-losing__card-icon center\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Accidentally.svg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Accidentally.svg 1x\" width=\"110\" height=\"110\" alt=\"Accidental deletion\" title=\"Accidental deletion\" \/>\n                                <h3 class=\"h3 avoid-losing__card-title\">Accidental deletion<\/h3>\n\n                                <div class=\"avoid-losing__card-description\">\n                                    <p>Accidental deletion is one of the most common causes of data loss on Mac. It's easy to mistakenly delete an important file or folder while using your computer. To avoid this, always double-check before deleting any files.<\/p>                                <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/li>\n                                                 <li class=\"avoid-losing__cards-item\">\n\n                            <div class=\"avoid-losing__card with-out-style2\" data-text=\"center\">\n\n                                <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"avoid-losing__card-icon center\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/virus_attack.svg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/virus_attack.svg 1x\" width=\"110\" height=\"110\" alt=\"Viruses and malware\" title=\"Viruses and malware\" \/>\n                                <h3 class=\"h3 avoid-losing__card-title\">Viruses and malware<\/h3>\n\n                                <div class=\"avoid-losing__card-description\">\n                                    <p>Mac users are not immune to viruses and other malware even though it\u2019s true that they\u2019re targeted far less frequently. Ransomware, for example, is a type of malware that encrypts your files and demands payment in exchange for the decryption key. To protect yourself from ransomware and other types of malware, it's important to follow cybersecurity best practices.<\/p>                                <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/li>\n                                                 <li class=\"avoid-losing__cards-item\">\n\n                            <div class=\"avoid-losing__card with-out-style2\" data-text=\"center\">\n\n                                <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"avoid-losing__card-icon center\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Faulty_software.svg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Faulty_software.svg 1x\" width=\"110\" height=\"110\" alt=\"macOS and app bugs\" title=\"macOS and app bugs\" \/>\n                                <h3 class=\"h3 avoid-losing__card-title\">macOS and app bugs<\/h3>\n\n                                <div class=\"avoid-losing__card-description\">\n                                    <p>macOS or app bugs can cause unexpected data loss. For example, you may be moving a file from one folder to another using a file transfer app, and suddenly the app crashes. When you try to locate the file, it appears to be missing from both the source and destination folders despite technically still being present on the drive.<\/p>                                <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/li>\n                                                 <li class=\"avoid-losing__cards-item\">\n\n                            <div class=\"avoid-losing__card with-out-style2\" data-text=\"center\">\n\n                                <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"avoid-losing__card-icon center\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/hard_damage.svg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/hard_damage.svg 1x\" width=\"110\" height=\"110\" alt=\"Failing hardware\" title=\"Failing hardware\" \/>\n                                <h3 class=\"h3 avoid-losing__card-title\">Failing hardware<\/h3>\n\n                                <div class=\"avoid-losing__card-description\">\n                                    <p>As your hard drive or SSD ages, it may start to experience performance issues that result in lost data. You should take strange noises or unexplained missing files seriously and consider moving your data to a new device.<\/p>                                <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/li>\n                                                 <li class=\"avoid-losing__cards-item\">\n\n                            <div class=\"avoid-losing__card with-out-style2\" data-text=\"center\">\n\n                                <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"avoid-losing__card-icon center\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/other_loss.svg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/other_loss.svg 1x\" width=\"110\" height=\"110\" alt=\"Formatting errors\" title=\"Formatting errors\" \/>\n                                <h3 class=\"h3 avoid-losing__card-title\">Formatting errors<\/h3>\n\n                                <div class=\"avoid-losing__card-description\">\n                                    <p>Formatting a disk erases all the data on it. While sometimes intentional (like preparing a new drive), accidental formatting can be disastrous.\u00a0 Just like you need to be careful when deleting individual files, you should always verify the drive you intend to format before proceeding.<\/p>                                <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/li>\n                                                 <li class=\"avoid-losing__cards-item\">\n\n                            <div class=\"avoid-losing__card with-out-style2\" data-text=\"center\">\n\n                                <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"avoid-losing__card-icon center\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/hard_damage.svg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/hard_damage.svg 1x\" width=\"110\" height=\"110\" alt=\"Improper drive ejection\" title=\"Improper drive ejection\" \/>\n                                <h3 class=\"h3 avoid-losing__card-title\">Improper drive ejection<\/h3>\n\n                                <div class=\"avoid-losing__card-description\">\n                                    <p>Removing an external drive from your Mac without properly ejecting it can corrupt data and lead to loss. Always use the Eject option before disconnecting any external storage so that all processes have a chance to finish properly.<\/p>                                <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/li>\n                                             <\/ul>\n                \n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n                <section class=\"wrap block-FAQ__wrapper no-bg-mobile\" style=\"background-color: #F0F5F8;\">\n            <div class=\"block-FAQ\" id=\"block-FAQ-f704a6a\">\n\n                        <h2 class=\"h2 block-FAQ__title\" >\n            Frequently Asked Questions        <\/h2>\n        \n                <p class=\"block-FAQ__subtitle\">\n                                        <time datetime=\"2025-10-22 10:59:03\">\n                        Updated on Oct 22, 2025                    <\/time>\n                    by Disk Drill Team                <\/p>\n\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__tabs\">\n                            <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab\" id=\"question-d520deb\">\n\n            <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab-heading\">\n                <h3 class=\"block-FAQ__tab-title\">\n                    How to recover deleted files on my Mac?                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab-icon\">\n                    <svg class=\"transition-all panel-toggle\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\"\n                         viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"\n                         version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n                         xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\n                        <g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\">\n                            <path d=\"M7,7 L7,0 L9,0 L9,7 L16,7 L16,9 L9,9 L9,16 L7,16 L7,9 L0,9 L0,7 L7,7 Z\"><\/path>\n                        <\/g>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"block-FAQ__content\">\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__content-body\">\n                    <p>To recover deleted files on your Mac, start by checking your Trash Bin to see if the files are still there. If they are, simply right-click and select \"Put Back\" to restore them. Next, check your backups, including Time Machine, iCloud Drive, or any other backup services you regularly use. When these basic methods don't work, it's time to turn to data recovery software like Disk Drill, which can scan your drive for permanently deleted files that aren't visible through normal means.<\/p>                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab\" id=\"question-5257e04\">\n\n            <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab-heading\">\n                <h3 class=\"block-FAQ__tab-title\">\n                    How to recover deleted files from the Trash on Mac?                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab-icon\">\n                    <svg class=\"transition-all panel-toggle\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\"\n                         viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"\n                         version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n                         xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\n                        <g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\">\n                            <path d=\"M7,7 L7,0 L9,0 L9,7 L16,7 L16,9 L9,9 L9,16 L7,16 L7,9 L0,9 L0,7 L7,7 Z\"><\/path>\n                        <\/g>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"block-FAQ__content\">\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__content-body\">\n                    <p>To recover files from the Trash on Mac, click the Trash Bin icon in your Dock, find your files, then right-click and choose \"Put Back\" to restore them to their original location. You can also drag files directly to your desired folder.<\/p><p>If you deleted files from an external drive, then you need to make sure it's connected to your Mac, and then the Trash folder will show deleted files from both internal and external drives. If the Trash has been emptied, you'll need data recovery software like Disk Drill to recover permanently deleted files.<\/p>                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab\" id=\"question-652736b\">\n\n            <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab-heading\">\n                <h3 class=\"block-FAQ__tab-title\">\n                    How to recover deleted files on Mac without software?                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab-icon\">\n                    <svg class=\"transition-all panel-toggle\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\"\n                         viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"\n                         version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n                         xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\n                        <g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\">\n                            <path d=\"M7,7 L7,0 L9,0 L9,7 L16,7 L16,9 L9,9 L9,16 L7,16 L7,9 L0,9 L0,7 L7,7 Z\"><\/path>\n                        <\/g>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"block-FAQ__content\">\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__content-body\">\n                    <p>Several built-in Mac features can recover deleted files without third-party software, and Time Machine should be your first choice. To use it, connect your backup drive, open the original file location, enter Time Machine from the menu bar, and restore your files. Another option is iCloud. Sign in at iCloud.com to check the \"Recently Deleted\" folder (files remain 30 days) or download synced files. Also worth mentioning are auto-recovery features of various apps like Microsoft Office, Pages, and Numbers.\u00a0<\/p>                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab\" id=\"question-83271b7\">\n\n            <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab-heading\">\n                <h3 class=\"block-FAQ__tab-title\">\n                    Is there a way to recover emptied Trash on macOS?                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab-icon\">\n                    <svg class=\"transition-all panel-toggle\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\"\n                         viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"\n                         version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n                         xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\n                        <g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\">\n                            <path d=\"M7,7 L7,0 L9,0 L9,7 L16,7 L16,9 L9,9 L9,16 L7,16 L7,9 L0,9 L0,7 L7,7 Z\"><\/path>\n                        <\/g>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"block-FAQ__content\">\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__content-body\">\n                    <p>Yes, there is. Data recovery software enables you to restore deleted files even after you have <a href=\"\/howto\/recover-emptied-trash-mac.html\">emptied your macOS Trash<\/a>. This is because when the Trash is emptied, the files it contained still exist on your computer. They are logically inaccessible and data recovery software can repair the logical links, enabling the OS and applications to access the files again.<\/p>                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab\" id=\"question-105f04a\">\n\n            <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab-heading\">\n                <h3 class=\"block-FAQ__tab-title\">\n                    Can I recover deleted files using Terminal Command?                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab-icon\">\n                    <svg class=\"transition-all panel-toggle\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\"\n                         viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"\n                         version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n                         xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\n                        <g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\">\n                            <path d=\"M7,7 L7,0 L9,0 L9,7 L16,7 L16,9 L9,9 L9,16 L7,16 L7,9 L0,9 L0,7 L7,7 Z\"><\/path>\n                        <\/g>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"block-FAQ__content\">\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__content-body\">\n                    <p>Yes, you can recover deleted files using the Terminal command, but you must use it before emptying the Trash. Use this procedure to give it a try:<\/p><ol><li>Open the Terminal Application.<\/li><li>Use the <b>cd .Trash<\/b> command to navigate to the Trash folder containing recently deleted files.<\/li><li>Use the <b>mv<\/b> command to move files from the Trash to new locations.<\/li><\/ol>                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab\" id=\"question-a0678b9\">\n\n            <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab-heading\">\n                <h3 class=\"block-FAQ__tab-title\">\n                    Can I recover permanently deleted files with the &quot;Undo&quot; option?                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab-icon\">\n                    <svg class=\"transition-all panel-toggle\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\"\n                         viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"\n                         version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n                         xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\n                        <g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\">\n                            <path d=\"M7,7 L7,0 L9,0 L9,7 L16,7 L16,9 L9,9 L9,16 L7,16 L7,9 L0,9 L0,7 L7,7 Z\"><\/path>\n                        <\/g>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"block-FAQ__content\">\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__content-body\">\n                    <p>You can recover files that you have just deleted by using the Undo command by pressing the Command Z key combination. This command restores the files to their original location. It works from within a Finder window as well as many apps that allow you to create and delete files. This will not undo the command to empty the Trash.<\/p>                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab\" id=\"question-759bb97\">\n\n            <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab-heading\">\n                <h3 class=\"block-FAQ__tab-title\">\n                    How can I recover permanently deleted photos from my Mac?                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab-icon\">\n                    <svg class=\"transition-all panel-toggle\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\"\n                         viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"\n                         version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n                         xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\n                        <g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\">\n                            <path d=\"M7,7 L7,0 L9,0 L9,7 L16,7 L16,9 L9,9 L9,16 L7,16 L7,9 L0,9 L0,7 L7,7 Z\"><\/path>\n                        <\/g>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"block-FAQ__content\">\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__content-body\">\n                    <p>You have a few different options to recover deleted photos on your Mac.<\/p><p>Here\u2019s how to try using your Mac\u2019s native Photo Application for recovery.<\/p><ol><li>Open the Photos application on your Mac.<\/li><li>Click the <b>Recently Deleted<\/b> option under Library in the left-hand panel.<\/li><li>Select the photos that you would like to restore.<\/li><li>Click the <b>Recover<\/b> button in the upper right of the window.<\/li><\/ol><p>If you use a cloud backup service such as iCloud, Dropbox or Google Photos, you may be able to use their apps to recover deleted photos. Most services keep deleted files for 30 days. In addition to making sharing files easier, the ability to restore from the cloud is one of the main benefits offered by these services. Specific steps will necessarily be based on the platform you use.<\/p><p>The most reliable way to recover permanently deleted photos from your Mac is with Disk Drill data recovery software. Follow these steps to get it done:<\/p><ol><li>Download and install Disk Drill on your Mac.<\/li><li>Launch the app and choose the disk that contained the photos.<\/li><li>Click <b>Search for lost data<\/b> to start scanning for lost images.<\/li><li>Preview the recoverable photos by filtering on Pictures and make your selections.<\/li><li>Click <b>Recover<\/b> to get back your valuable pictures.<\/li><\/ol>                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab\" id=\"question-22cce24\">\n\n            <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab-heading\">\n                <h3 class=\"block-FAQ__tab-title\">\n                    How do I recover deleted files on my Mac for free?                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab-icon\">\n                    <svg class=\"transition-all panel-toggle\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\"\n                         viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"\n                         version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n                         xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\n                        <g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\">\n                            <path d=\"M7,7 L7,0 L9,0 L9,7 L16,7 L16,9 L9,9 L9,16 L7,16 L7,9 L0,9 L0,7 L7,7 Z\"><\/path>\n                        <\/g>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"block-FAQ__content\">\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__content-body\">\n                    <p>To recover deleted files on your Mac for free, begin with all the built-in options available in macOS. Check your Trash first, use Command-Z to undo recent deletions, browse through any Time Machine backups you have, and examine the trash folders in your cloud services like iCloud, Dropbox, or Google Drive. These methods cost nothing and often succeed in recovering recently deleted files.<\/p><p>When built-in methods fail, free recovery software becomes your next option. Disk Drill is an excellent choice because it can preview all recoverable files without requiring a license. For a comprehensive comparison of free and paid recovery options, check our guide on the <a href=\"\/howto\/top-5-data-recovery-software-mac.html\">best data recovery software for Mac<\/a>.<\/p>                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab\" id=\"question-240ffb7\">\n\n            <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab-heading\">\n                <h3 class=\"block-FAQ__tab-title\">\n                    How do you recover a deleted folder on a Mac?                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab-icon\">\n                    <svg class=\"transition-all panel-toggle\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\"\n                         viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"\n                         version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n                         xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\n                        <g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\">\n                            <path d=\"M7,7 L7,0 L9,0 L9,7 L16,7 L16,9 L9,9 L9,16 L7,16 L7,9 L0,9 L0,7 L7,7 Z\"><\/path>\n                        <\/g>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"block-FAQ__content\">\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__content-body\">\n                    <p>You can get a deleted folder directly from the Trash Can with the following procedure.<\/p><ol><li>Open the Trash by clicking on its icon.<\/li><li>Drag the items out of the Trash to the desktop or into a Finder window opened to your desired location.<\/li><li>Alternately, right-click on the items and select the <b>Put Back<\/b> option to return them to their original locations.<\/li><\/ol>                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab\" id=\"question-47c8e0d\">\n\n            <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab-heading\">\n                <h3 class=\"block-FAQ__tab-title\">\n                    Where are deleted files on Mac?                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab-icon\">\n                    <svg class=\"transition-all panel-toggle\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\"\n                         viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"\n                         version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n                         xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\n                        <g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\">\n                            <path d=\"M7,7 L7,0 L9,0 L9,7 L16,7 L16,9 L9,9 L9,16 L7,16 L7,9 L0,9 L0,7 L7,7 Z\"><\/path>\n                        <\/g>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"block-FAQ__content\">\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__content-body\">\n                    <p>Deleted files are temporarily stored in the Trash Can for a predetermined amount of time or until the Trash is manually emptied. This is a special folder and you can view the files that have been deleted by opening the Trash and searching as you would in any other folder on your Mac. Files can be dragged out of the Trash or <b>Put Back<\/b> to their original location.<\/p>                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab\" id=\"question-a5be0c5\">\n\n            <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab-heading\">\n                <h3 class=\"block-FAQ__tab-title\">\n                    How to recover deleted files from a Mac guest account?                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab-icon\">\n                    <svg class=\"transition-all panel-toggle\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\"\n                         viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"\n                         version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n                         xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\n                        <g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\">\n                            <path d=\"M7,7 L7,0 L9,0 L9,7 L16,7 L16,9 L9,9 L9,16 L7,16 L7,9 L0,9 L0,7 L7,7 Z\"><\/path>\n                        <\/g>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"block-FAQ__content\">\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__content-body\">\n                    <p>If you\u2019ve enabled Time Machine on your Mac, you should be able to restore deleted files from a Mac guest account using the recent Time Machine backup.<\/p><p>Here\u2019s how to restore deleted files from a Mac guest account via Time Machine:<\/p><ol><li>Connect the drive containing Time Machine backups to your Mac.<\/li><li>Click the Time Machine icon on the menu at the top of the screen and choose Enter Time Machine.<\/li><li>Use the timeline on the right to select the needed backup version.<\/li><li>Once you\u2019ve found the deleted file, choose it, and click Restore.<\/li><\/ol>                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab\" id=\"question-8f7d238\">\n\n            <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab-heading\">\n                <h3 class=\"block-FAQ__tab-title\">\n                    Should I try to recover the files using software or take my Mac to a data recovery service?                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab-icon\">\n                    <svg class=\"transition-all panel-toggle\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\"\n                         viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"\n                         version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n                         xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\n                        <g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\">\n                            <path d=\"M7,7 L7,0 L9,0 L9,7 L16,7 L16,9 L9,9 L9,16 L7,16 L7,9 L0,9 L0,7 L7,7 Z\"><\/path>\n                        <\/g>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"block-FAQ__content\">\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__content-body\">\n                    <p>Unless you\u2019re dealing with data loss caused by physical damage, then you should always try to recover your lost files using reliable data recovery software for Mac before resorting to a professional data recovery service because you have nothing to lose. Leading data recovery tools like Disk Drill offer a free trial that allows you to preview recoverable files before purchase so you can clearly see if the software is capable of recovering your lost data. Moreover, using data recovery software is often faster and more cost-effective than sending your Mac to a professional data recovery service.<\/p>                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab\" id=\"question-6e09b77\">\n\n            <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab-heading\">\n                <h3 class=\"block-FAQ__tab-title\">\n                    Can I recover permanently deleted files from a Mac or MacBook with SSD?                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab-icon\">\n                    <svg class=\"transition-all panel-toggle\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\"\n                         viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"\n                         version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n                         xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\n                        <g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\">\n                            <path d=\"M7,7 L7,0 L9,0 L9,7 L16,7 L16,9 L9,9 L9,16 L7,16 L7,9 L0,9 L0,7 L7,7 Z\"><\/path>\n                        <\/g>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"block-FAQ__content\">\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__content-body\">\n                    <p>Recovering permanently deleted files from a Mac with SSD is significantly more challenging than with traditional hard drives due to TRIM technology. When TRIM is enabled, which is the default on most modern Macs, the SSD immediately marks deleted data blocks as empty and may overwrite them very quickly, sometimes within minutes of deletion.\u00a0<\/p><p>Your recovery chances depend on several factors: whether TRIM is enabled, how quickly you attempt recovery after deletion, and whether the SSD has already written new data to those blocks. To increase your chances as much as possible, you should stop using the Mac immediately to prevent overwriting, then use recovery software like Disk Drill as quickly as possible.<\/p>                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab\" id=\"question-97bb1d1\">\n\n            <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab-heading\">\n                <h3 class=\"block-FAQ__tab-title\">\n                    What should I do if some of the recovered files are corrupted?                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__tab-icon\">\n                    <svg class=\"transition-all panel-toggle\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\"\n                         viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"\n                         version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n                         xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\n                        <g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\">\n                            <path d=\"M7,7 L7,0 L9,0 L9,7 L16,7 L16,9 L9,9 L9,16 L7,16 L7,9 L0,9 L0,7 L7,7 Z\"><\/path>\n                        <\/g>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"block-FAQ__content\">\n                <div class=\"block-FAQ__content-body\">\n                    <p>When recovered files show corruption, there are some things you can do to make the situation better. Some file formats, such as videos, can in certain cases be repaired using readily available tools like <a href=\"https:\/\/repair.cleverfiles.com\/\">Clever Online Video Repair<\/a>. Alternatively, you can use Disk Drill\u2019s Advanced Camera Recovery module, which is designed to reconstruct fragmented video files during their recovery. You can also always run another scan with different recovery software, as various tools use different algorithms that might recover cleaner versions of your files.<\/p>                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n                <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n            {\n                \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n                \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n                \"mainEntity\": [\n            [\n    {\n        \"@type\": \"Question\",\n        \"position\": 1,\n        \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages_elementor\/214700#question-d520deb\",\n        \"name\": \"How to recover deleted files on my Mac?\",\n        \"answerCount\": 1,\n        \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"<p>To recover deleted files on your Mac, start by checking your Trash Bin to see if the files are still there. If they are, simply right-click and select &#8220;Put Back&#8221; to restore them. Next, check your backups, including Time Machine, iCloud Drive, or any other backup services you regularly use. 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Sign in at iCloud.com to check the &#8220;Recently Deleted&#8221; folder (files remain 30 days) or download synced files. Also worth mentioning are auto-recovery features of various apps like Microsoft Office, Pages, and Numbers.\u00a0<\/p>\"\n        },\n        \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages_elementor\/214700#question-652736b\"\n    },\n    {\n        \"@type\": \"Question\",\n        \"position\": 4,\n        \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages_elementor\/214700#question-83271b7\",\n        \"name\": \"Is there a way to recover emptied Trash on macOS?\",\n        \"answerCount\": 1,\n        \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"<p>Yes, there is. Data recovery software enables you to restore deleted files even after you have <a href=\\\"\/howto\/recover-emptied-trash-mac.html\\\">emptied your macOS Trash<\/a>. This is because when the Trash is emptied, the files it contained still exist on your computer. They are logically inaccessible and data recovery software can repair the logical links, enabling the OS and applications to access the files again.<\/p>\"\n        },\n        \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages_elementor\/214700#question-83271b7\"\n    },\n    {\n        \"@type\": \"Question\",\n        \"position\": 5,\n        \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages_elementor\/214700#question-105f04a\",\n        \"name\": \"Can I recover deleted files using Terminal Command?\",\n        \"answerCount\": 1,\n        \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"<p>Yes, you can recover deleted files using the Terminal command, but you must use it before emptying the Trash. Use this procedure to give it a try:<\/p><ol><li>Open the Terminal Application.<\/li><li>Use the <b>cd .Trash<\/b> command to navigate to the Trash folder containing recently deleted files.<\/li><li>Use the <b>mv<\/b> command to move files from the Trash to new locations.<\/li><\/ol>\"\n        },\n        \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages_elementor\/214700#question-105f04a\"\n    },\n    {\n        \"@type\": \"Question\",\n        \"position\": 6,\n        \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages_elementor\/214700#question-a0678b9\",\n        \"name\": \"Can I recover permanently deleted files with the &quot;Undo&quot; option?\",\n        \"answerCount\": 1,\n        \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"<p>You can recover files that you have just deleted by using the Undo command by pressing the Command Z key combination. This command restores the files to their original location. It works from within a Finder window as well as many apps that allow you to create and delete files. This will not undo the command to empty the Trash.<\/p>\"\n        },\n        \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages_elementor\/214700#question-a0678b9\"\n    },\n    {\n        \"@type\": \"Question\",\n        \"position\": 7,\n        \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages_elementor\/214700#question-759bb97\",\n        \"name\": \"How can I recover permanently deleted photos from my Mac?\",\n        \"answerCount\": 1,\n        \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"<p>You have a few different options to recover deleted photos on your Mac.<\/p><p>Here\u2019s how to try using your Mac\u2019s native Photo Application for recovery.<\/p><ol><li>Open the Photos application on your Mac.<\/li><li>Click the <b>Recently Deleted<\/b> option under Library in the left-hand panel.<\/li><li>Select the photos that you would like to restore.<\/li><li>Click the <b>Recover<\/b> button in the upper right of the window.<\/li><\/ol><p>If you use a cloud backup service such as iCloud, Dropbox or Google Photos, you may be able to use their apps to recover deleted photos. 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Follow these steps to get it done:<\/p><ol><li>Download and install Disk Drill on your Mac.<\/li><li>Launch the app and choose the disk that contained the photos.<\/li><li>Click <b>Search for lost data<\/b> to start scanning for lost images.<\/li><li>Preview the recoverable photos by filtering on Pictures and make your selections.<\/li><li>Click <b>Recover<\/b> to get back your valuable pictures.<\/li><\/ol>\"\n        },\n        \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages_elementor\/214700#question-759bb97\"\n    },\n    {\n        \"@type\": \"Question\",\n        \"position\": 8,\n        \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages_elementor\/214700#question-22cce24\",\n        \"name\": \"How do I recover deleted files on my Mac for free?\",\n        \"answerCount\": 1,\n        \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"<p>To recover deleted files on your Mac for free, begin with all the built-in options available in macOS. Check your Trash first, use Command-Z to undo recent deletions, browse through any Time Machine backups you have, and examine the trash folders in your cloud services like iCloud, Dropbox, or Google Drive. These methods cost nothing and often succeed in recovering recently deleted files.<\/p><p>When built-in methods fail, free recovery software becomes your next option. Disk Drill is an excellent choice because it can preview all recoverable files without requiring a license. For a comprehensive comparison of free and paid recovery options, check our guide on the <a href=\\\"\/howto\/top-5-data-recovery-software-mac.html\\\">best data recovery software for Mac<\/a>.<\/p>\"\n        },\n        \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages_elementor\/214700#question-22cce24\"\n    },\n    {\n        \"@type\": \"Question\",\n        \"position\": 9,\n        \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages_elementor\/214700#question-240ffb7\",\n        \"name\": \"How do you recover a deleted folder on a Mac?\",\n        \"answerCount\": 1,\n        \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"<p>You can get a deleted folder directly from the Trash Can with the following procedure.<\/p><ol><li>Open the Trash by clicking on its icon.<\/li><li>Drag the items out of the Trash to the desktop or into a Finder window opened to your desired location.<\/li><li>Alternately, right-click on the items and select the <b>Put Back<\/b> option to return them to their original locations.<\/li><\/ol>\"\n        },\n        \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages_elementor\/214700#question-240ffb7\"\n    },\n    {\n        \"@type\": \"Question\",\n        \"position\": 10,\n        \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages_elementor\/214700#question-47c8e0d\",\n        \"name\": \"Where are deleted files on Mac?\",\n        \"answerCount\": 1,\n        \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"<p>Deleted files are temporarily stored in the Trash Can for a predetermined amount of time or until the Trash is manually emptied. This is a special folder and you can view the files that have been deleted by opening the Trash and searching as you would in any other folder on your Mac. Files can be dragged out of the Trash or <b>Put Back<\/b> to their original location.<\/p>\"\n        },\n        \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages_elementor\/214700#question-47c8e0d\"\n    },\n    {\n        \"@type\": \"Question\",\n        \"position\": 11,\n        \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages_elementor\/214700#question-a5be0c5\",\n        \"name\": \"How to recover deleted files from a Mac guest account?\",\n        \"answerCount\": 1,\n        \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"<p>If you\u2019ve enabled Time Machine on your Mac, you should be able to restore deleted files from a Mac guest account using the recent Time Machine backup.<\/p><p>Here\u2019s how to restore deleted files from a Mac guest account via Time Machine:<\/p><ol><li>Connect the drive containing Time Machine backups to your Mac.<\/li><li>Click the Time Machine icon on the menu at the top of the screen and choose Enter Time Machine.<\/li><li>Use the timeline on the right to select the needed backup version.<\/li><li>Once you\u2019ve found the deleted file, choose it, and click Restore.<\/li><\/ol>\"\n        },\n        \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages_elementor\/214700#question-a5be0c5\"\n    },\n    {\n        \"@type\": \"Question\",\n        \"position\": 12,\n        \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages_elementor\/214700#question-8f7d238\",\n        \"name\": \"Should I try to recover the files using software or take my Mac to a data recovery service?\",\n        \"answerCount\": 1,\n        \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"<p>Unless you\u2019re dealing with data loss caused by physical damage, then you should always try to recover your lost files using reliable data recovery software for Mac before resorting to a professional data recovery service because you have nothing to lose. Leading data recovery tools like Disk Drill offer a free trial that allows you to preview recoverable files before purchase so you can clearly see if the software is capable of recovering your lost data. 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When TRIM is enabled, which is the default on most modern Macs, the SSD immediately marks deleted data blocks as empty and may overwrite them very quickly, sometimes within minutes of deletion.\u00a0<\/p><p>Your recovery chances depend on several factors: whether TRIM is enabled, how quickly you attempt recovery after deletion, and whether the SSD has already written new data to those blocks. To increase your chances as much as possible, you should stop using the Mac immediately to prevent overwriting, then use recovery software like Disk Drill as quickly as possible.<\/p>\"\n        },\n        \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages_elementor\/214700#question-6e09b77\"\n    },\n    {\n        \"@type\": \"Question\",\n        \"position\": 14,\n        \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages_elementor\/214700#question-97bb1d1\",\n        \"name\": \"What should I do if some of the recovered files are corrupted?\",\n        \"answerCount\": 1,\n        \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"<p>When recovered files show corruption, there are some things you can do to make the situation better. Some file formats, such as videos, can in certain cases be repaired using readily available tools like <a href=\\\"https:\/\/repair.cleverfiles.com\/\\\">Clever Online Video Repair<\/a>. Alternatively, you can use Disk Drill\u2019s Advanced Camera Recovery module, which is designed to reconstruct fragmented video files during their recovery. 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