Check the device’s Recently Deleted, Trash, or Bin folder
Restore from a cloud backup such as iCloud, Google Photos, OneDrive, or Dropbox
Restore from a full device backup made before the deletion
Check synced copies on other devices linked to the same account
Use file recovery software on the device or storage card as soon as possible
Stop using the device immediately to avoid overwriting deleted data
Recover from an SD card or external drive using recovery tools if the photos were stored there
Contact the cloud service’s support team if the photos were deleted from an online account
Check email attachments, messages, or shared albums for copies of the photos
Ask a professional data recovery service if the photos are critical and not recoverable by software
Verify whether the deletion is permanent or only removed from the visible gallery
Enable automatic backups after recovery to prevent future loss