Important: Permanently deleted files from Gmail, Google Photos, or Whatsapp backups can’t be recovered. Learn how to recover emails from Gmail.
Restore a file from Google Drive Trash
- Go to drive.google.com.
- On the left, click Trash.
- All your deleted files are listed in “Trash.”
- To find out how long ago files were added to the “Trash,” you can sort files by their “Trashed date” date.
- To restore a file:
- Right-click the file.
- Click Restore.
Tip: Deleted files are stored in the Trash for 30 days before they’re deleted forever.
Recover a permanently deleted file
It may be possible to recover your files even if they were deleted forever, if you are:
- Certain that your files were deleted forever within the last 25 days.
- The owner of the files.
You're the owner if:
- You created the file or folder in your Google Drive account.
- You uploaded the file or folder to Google Drive.
- You accepted ownership of the file from the original owner.
You’re not signed into a Google Account. To request file recovery, log into your Google Account and reload this article.
For more help, learn how to delete and restore files in Google Drive.