Step-by-Step Guide: Recover Deleted Photos with Wondershare Photo Recovery
What you’ll need
- A computer (Windows or macOS)
- The storage device that held the photos (internal drive, SD card, USB flash drive, etc.)
- Wondershare Photo Recovery installed (latest version)
1. Stop using the device
Immediately stop writing new data to the device that contained the deleted photos to reduce overwrite risk.
2. Install and launch Wondershare Photo Recovery
Install the app on a different drive than the one you’re recovering from. Open the program.
3. Select the target drive or device
From the app’s main screen, choose the drive, partition, or external device (SD card, USB) where the photos were lost.
4. Choose a scan mode
Pick Quick Scan first; if it doesn’t find the files, run Deep Scan (more thorough but slower).
5. Start the scan
Click Scan (or Start). Wait for the scan to complete. Progress and found file count are usually displayed.
6. Preview scan results
Use the built-in preview to inspect thumbnails and verify photo integrity before recovery.
7. Select files to recover
Check the boxes for the photos you want to restore. You can select individual files, folders, or use filters (file type, date).
8. Recover to a different location
Click Recover and choose a destination on a different drive than the source to avoid overwriting any remaining recoverable data.
9. Verify recovered files
Open the recovered photos to confirm they are intact.
Tips to improve success
- Try Deep Scan if Quick Scan misses files.
- If the device is physically damaged, stop attempts and consider professional data recovery.
- Back up recovered photos immediately to multiple locations.
When recovery fails
- Check if the storage shows hardware errors—if so, professional services may be needed.
- Overwritten files are usually unrecoverable.
If you want, I can convert this into a short checklist, a printable one-page guide, or a macOS/Windows-specific version.
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