How-to Guide: Recover Deleted CapCut Videos on PC or Phone
This article covers possible reasons and 7 proven methods to recover deleted Capcut Videos on PC or phone. One of the most effective ones is to use powerful data recovery software.
CapCut is a versatile video editing app for PC, Mac, iOS, Android devices, etc., users to create, edit videos, and add specific effects, music, and text as they wish. You can also share it on social media platforms, such as TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.
If you accidentally deleted CapCut videos or lost them due to unknown reasons, don’t worry, your videos are still somewhere and recoverable. This article will introduce you to possible reasons and guide you step by step on how to recover deleted CapCut videos in 7 useful ways.
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Possible Reasons Behind Deleted CapCut Videos
- Accidental Deletion: We've all been there–a slip of the finger and suddenly, the video is gone.It may delete videos by mistake, free up space without backing up CapCut videos, etc.
- App Crashes: Sometimes, CapCut may crash unexpectedly, leading to CapCut video loss.Or there is a technical error, such as bugs or glitches.
- Software Updates: Occasionally, software updates can cause glitches or data corruption as it may not be compatible with the newest version of Capcut video app.
- Device Malfunctions: Hardware issues or system errors on your device can also result in CapCut video loss.
Is It Possible to Recover Deleted Video from CapCut?
According to CapCut's official method, when you delete a project from CapCut, the associated data will be permanently deleted from your storage device and it does not offer any video recovery service.
But don’t lose hope. It still allows you to recover deleted videos from CapCut in the following situations:
- You backed up CapCut projects.
- You uploaded CapCut projects to the cloud.
- You saved CapCut projects to a storage device
We will show you the “How-to” guide with step-by-step instructions to restore deleted CapCut videos with them. If neither, there are some useful methods to help you.
How to Recover Deleted Videos from CapCut on PC
Here are 5 useful methods to recover deleted CapCut videos on Windows PCs or Macs.
Initial Steps to Take After Deleting CapCut Videos
- Don’t delete or edit any files on CapCut, or use your device extensively to prevent data overwriting.
- Check the Recently Deleted folder in your CapCut profile. Once found, select the deleted CapCut videos and click the Restore option.
- Free up storage space using built-in or trusted storage cleaners. It helps to find the deleted CapCut videos.
- Try to start a new project. It may trigger CapCut to display a list of previous projects including the deleted one.
- Contact CapCut Customer Support, through email at CapCut.support@bytedance.com, or its social media, such as Facebook or Instagram accounts (@CapCutapp), or TikTok account (@CapCut).
Way 1: Recover Deleted Videos from CapCut using Software
One of the best way to recover deleted CapCut videos is to use professional data recovery software. It works even without backup. MyRecover is a good choice.
- Integrated with advanced scanning technologies to scan all the recoverable data on your storage device and recover them, even without backup.
- Support any CapCut video formats, such as WebM, MPEG, MP4, 3GP, FLV, MOV, WMV, AVI, MKV, and M4V.
- Search or filter them out quickly, then preview and recover them during the scanning process.
- Preserve the integrity of your CapCut videos without corruption or degradation of their quality.
- RFully compatible with Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11, and servers and file systems, including NTFS, FAT32, ReFS, and exFAT.
100% SecureNow, free download and install Windows data recovery software - MyRecover to recover deleted CapCut videos:
Step 1. Select the Disk to Scan
Open MyRecover. Hover the mouse over the drive containing deleted CapCut videos and click Scan.
Step 2. Scan Disk for Deleted CapCut Videos
The software will run Quick Scan & Deep Scan automatically to find all the deleted or lost files including the CapCut videos and display them in the following window. The Quick Scan searches for recently deleted files while Deep Scan searches for other missing files.
Step 3 (optional). Locate CapCut Videos Quickly
MyRecover offers you the search & filter feature to locate deleted or lost data quickly. Click the funnel-shaped button, select Type > Videos, and type a specific file extension (e.g. .wmv) if necessary. You can type other file extensions or leave it blank. Double-click them to preview.
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Type: Different file types, such as, images, videos, documents, emails, webpages, compressed files, etc. are included.
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Data Modified: It supports today, yesterday, last 7 days, last 30 days, and custom.
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Size: It allows you to filter file size from less than 128KB to 128KB ~1MB to 1MB ~ 512MB and above, or custom.
Step 4. Recover Deleted CapCut Videos
Select deleted CapCut videos and click the Recover button. It will display the number of selected files and their entire size. You are allowed to recover deleted CapCut videos for free up to 500MB.
Step 5. Select a New Location
You will be asked to select a location to save the recovered CapCut footage. Please select a new location and click Select Folder to confirm it. Retrieving data to the original location will cause data overwriting.
Except for CapCut videos, you can also use it to recover images (e.g. recover deleted PNG files), audios, documents, compressed files, etc.
Way 2: Recover Deleted CapCut Projects from Cloud
If you upload the CapCut project to cloud storage, you can restore it online. Or you use the online version of the CapCut editor app, which automatically saves your project including the video edits, drafts, and changes to cloud storage.
Open the CapCut app and log in with your CapCut account. Then, go to MySpace, find the deleted project, and download it to your local storage.
Way 3: Restore Deleted CapCut Videos using Windows Backup
If you backed up CapCut videos using backup software, such as Backup and Restore(Windows 7), and File History, try to restore files from backup through them. Here’s how:
From Backup and Restore (Windows 7):
Step 1. Go to Control Panel > System and Security > Backup and Restore (Windows 7). Then, click Restore my files.
Step 2. Click the search or browse options to find your deleted CapCut videos.
Step 3. Select a new location to save CapCut videos and click Restore to restore deleted CapCut videos in Windows 10 or 11.
From File History:
Step 1. Go to Control Panel>System and Security> File History.
Step 2. Click the Restore personal files option.
Step 3. Select the latest backup and click the green restore button. You can also click the left arrow to find a previous backup containing deleted CapCut videos.
Way 4: Get Deleted CapCut Videos Back using Time Machine
Mac also has a built-in backup software named Time Machine, which can backup your data including the CapCut videos. So you can restore deleted files from it using the following steps.
Step 1. Go to Launchpad or Applications and open the Time Machine app.
Step 2. Locate the CapCut videos or the folder containing it. Right-click it and select Restore to.
Step 3. In the Select a folder for the restored items window, select Replace, Keep both, or Keep original.
Step 4. Click Choose to save the deletedCapCut video files and wait until the process completes. You can then check the destination folder and see if you can open the restored CapCut video files.
Option 5: Copy CapCut Project Folder into Save-to Location
In addition, there is a chance that you didn’t delete the CapCut project, but CapCut does not detect and show it. This often happens after installing CapCut.
Since the original project files are under the main folder with your CapCut project’s name, you can choose to copy CapCut video files in this folder to the default Save-to location.
Step 1. Open CapCut. Click the gear icon and go to Settings.
Step 2. Click the folder icon to locate the CapCut project files and copy the path in the address bar.
Step 3. Start a new file explorer. Paste the file path to the address bar and press Enter to reach the default CapCut Save-to location.
Step 4. Go back to the first file explorer and search the project folder name in the search box.
Step 5. Copy the project folder to the CapCut Save-to location. Then, exit and open CapCut to see if your videos are displayed.
How to Restore Deleted CapCut Videos on Phone
Here are 2 feasible ways to restore deleted CapCut videos on iPhone or Android devices.
Way 1: Restore Deleted CapCut Videos from MySpace
You can also access CapCut cloud storage - MySpace on Android or iOS devices and restore deleted CapCut video files from it.
Open your Android or iOS device. Go to the CapCut app and tap Cloud to enter My Space. Then, find your project there, select the deleted CapCut videos, and download them to your phone's storage.
Way 2: Recover Deleted Videos from iCloud Backup
iCloud is another cloud storage for iPhone users to store their CapCut videos, with 5GB of free storage for each user.
Step 1. Open your iPhone. Go to Settings> General > Transfer or Reset iPhone.
Step 2. Tap Erase All Content and Settings > Continue and type your Apple ID password to start erasing.
Step 3. Your device will restart and navigate to the App & Data window. Select Restore from iCloud Backup.
Step 4. Sign in to your iCloud account. Then, select the iCloud backup containing the deleted CapCut video to restore.
Conclusion
In this article, there are 7 proven ways to recover deleted CapCut videos, whether you are using PC, Mac, iPhone, or Android devices. Most of them are backup, thus it’s always a good choice to backup files to external hard drive with free backup software - AOMEI Backupper Standard.
In addition, MyRecover helps recover deleted CapCut videos without backup. Its advanced scanning technologies can find out all the recoverable CapCut videos in different formats, including WebM, MPEG, MP4, MOV, WMV, AVI, etc., and recover them successfully.
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FAQs
1. Where are CapCut files stored?
The CapCut files are usually stored in the Project tab. You can go to the menu icon > Settings > Project to check all of them. Instead, the mobile app will automatically save your projects in the app itself, usually in a folder named “CapCut”. You can locate them in File Manager > Internal/Phone storage > DCIM.
2. Will I lose everything if I delete CapCut?
You may lose the app's cache data, including any edits or projects you haven't saved or exported unless you save them in your device's or the cloud storage. If neither, data recovery software will be a good choice to recover deleted CapCut videos.
3. Where do deleted CapCut projects go?
The deleted CapCut projects will go to the Recently Deleted folder or Recycle Bin, depending on the device you're using, and keep them for 30 days, or until they are permanently deleted.
4. How to recover permanently deleted videos?
- Download data recovery software - MyRecover and install it.
- Open MyRecover. Select the disk containing deleted videos and click Scan.
- It will scan your disk and display all the found data. Select the deleted videos and click the Recover x files button.
- Select a new location to save the recovered files. It helps prevent data overwriting.