You can restore recently deleted photos and videos that are still in your trash. Items that are permanently deleted can’t be restored.
If you’re missing photos and videos, check your trash. Photos and videos in the trash are permanently deleted after:
- Sixty days for photos and videos that are backed up
- Thirty days for photos and videos that aren't backed up
Check your archive
If your missing item is archived, you can unarchive it so it shows in your Google Photos library.
Learn how to check your archive and unarchive items.
Check your trash
If your missing photo or video is in your trash, you may restore it.
If your missing photo or video isn't in your trash, it may be permanently deleted. Learn more about deleted photos and videos.
Restore photos & videos
Important: You can only restore photos and videos if they’re still in your trash.
- On your Android device, open the Google Photos app
.
- At the bottom, tap Collections
Trash.
- Touch and hold the photo or video you want to restore.
- If the photo or video isn’t in your trash, it may be permanently deleted.
- At the bottom, tap Restore. Your photo or video will be back in:
- Albums that it was in
- Google Photos library
- Phone’s gallery app
Check if you can restore deleted photos & videos
Important: If you're inactive in Google Photos for 2 years or more, your content may be deleted. Learn about the Google Photos inactivity policy.
You can restore deleted photos and videos, if:
- Backed up: You moved it to Trash less than 60 days ago.
- Wasn’t backed up:
- You moved it to Trash less than 30 days ago on an Android 11 and up device.
- You haven't permanently deleted it from your device’s gallery app.
- Regardless of backup status:
- You moved it to Trash and haven't emptied Trash.
- You haven't permanently deleted it from Trash.