How to Recover Deleted Pictures on PC[4 Options]

Is it possible to recover deleted photos from my computer?

Because computers have ample storage, many users will store their pictures, videos, files, etc. on the PC. Even if we are extremely careful and meticulous, some accidental deletion is unavoidable. If you encounter the same problem as the user in this case, this post may give some inspiration to get your deleted photos back on the computer.

How to recover deleted pictures on PC on Windows 11, 10, 8, 7

Here in this part, 4 feasible ways are listed how to recover deleted pictures on PC on Windows 11, 10, 8, 7. Keep reading and take it into practice.

Way 1. Restore your pictures from Recycle Bin

When some data are missing or you delete some files accidentally, Recycle Bin is our first remedy to make up for the loss. And here are some specific steps on how to restore deleted pictures on PC from Recycle Bin.

Step 1. Open the Recycle Bin on the desktop.

Step 2. Locate the deleted photos. Right-click and then select View > Details to locate your photos.

Or you can search the name of your deleted photos in the search bar on the top and right corner of Recycle Bin window.

Step 3. Right-click on deleted files and click Restore.

Then you will find the deleted pictures will be recovered to the original location and know how to get deleted photos back on computer.

Way 2. AOMEI Data Recovery-- Get back your pictures with little effort

However, if you emptied your Recycle Bin or you perform the deletion by the shortcut Shift + Delete, then the files would be permanently deleted. At this time, software that is devoted to recovering photos is more efficient and useful, like MyRecover.

With MyRecover, you could enjoy the following advantages:

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 Simple to use: It has a user-friendly interface and a simple operation that allows you to recover your photos with a few clicks.

Multiple compatibilities: It’s workable for Windows 11, 10, 8, 7 and Windows Server. You won’t need to update your Windows version.

 Support all kinds of types: AOMEI Data Recovery can not only recover pictures but also deleted PPTX files, Word documents and so on.

Step 1. Download and install and run the software > Hover the mouse over the drive saved deleted files before, and click Scan to scan.

Step 2. The scanning time is determined by the partition's data size. You could restore images instantly or wait for all of the results.

Step 3. Go to Deleted files > select the photos you want > click Recover x files to restore deleted pictures. If failed, go to Other missing files > Images to check if your photos are there.

Way 3. Recover deleted pictures from Previous Versions

Restoring the previous version is also a great way to recover deleted pictures. But the prerequisite is that you enabled Restore Point or File History, otherwise this way is not workable. Now follow me to operate the ways how to recover deleted pictures on PC on Windows 11, 10, 8, 7.

Step 1. Go to the folder from where photos were deleted. And in your PC search box, type "File History" and after that, choose "Restore your files with File History".

Step 2. Then, search for the filename of your deleted pictures or folder, and then you are able to see all versions of the backup. Once you've found the photos you're looking for, select them and click the Recycle icon.

Step 3. If there is a dialog box appears, then select "Replace the file in the destination" to recover your deleted files.

Way 4. Get back your files with Windows Backup

If you've ever enabled Windows Backup, you can use it to recover your deleted photos. It should be noted that Windows Backup only backs up the contents of the C drive. As a result, check to see if your deleted photos are on the C drive before. If it is, follow me to know how to retrieve deleted pictures on computer.

Step 1. Go to Control Panel > System and Security > Backup and Restore (Windows 7).

Step 2. Click Restore my files.

Step 3. Click Browse for files > select photos you want > Next.

Step 4. Specify the destination to save your recovered files > click Restore.

In this way, you could get restore permanently deleted images on computers.

Conclusion

In this post, we illustrate 4 ways how to recover deleted pictures on a PC for free, such as restoring pictures from Recycle Bin, using MyRecover, and taking advantage of Windows Backup. Hope the ways above could help you find deleted photos on your PC.