Have you lost important photos on your iPhone? Don't worry, recovering iPhone photos is easier than you think.

Whether due to an error, a restoration, or technical issues, your images can still be safe.

Here's how to do it. 📲

1. Check your "Recently Deleted" folder

When you delete a photo, it is not deleted immediately.

It is moved to the "Recently Deleted" folder, where it remains for 30 days.

Quick steps:

• Open the Photos app.
• Go to “Albums” and scroll down to “Other Albums.”
• Go to “Recently Deleted.”
• Select the photos and tap “Recover.”

It's that simple to restore them to your original library.

2. Don't forget to check out the "Hidden" album

Sometimes we hide photos without realizing it. These images are still on your iPhone, but out of sight.

To see them:

• Open “Photos” and go to “Albums.”
• Look for the “Hidden” album at the bottom.
• Unlock it if necessary.
• Select the images and tap “Show” to make them visible again.

3. Use iCloud from your device

If you have iCloud photo sync turned on, your library will be backed up to the cloud.

You can check the Photos app directly to see if your pictures are still there, even if you deleted them locally.

Remember that iCloud keeps actions synced across devices, so deleting on one may delete them on all.

Still, you have a margin of recovery thanks to the trash can.

4. Restore a backup from iCloud

If you make regular backups, it's possible to revert to a previous version of your iPhone where the photos still existed.

This method requires:

• Completely erase the device.
• Sign in with your Apple ID.
• Choose the most recent copy that contains the photos.

Important: This process will replace the current content on your phone with the backup.

5. Use a local backup from your computer

If you've ever connected your iPhone to a computer and made a local backup, you can restore your device and recover deleted iPhone photos from there.

Just make sure you use a backup that dates from before the deletion.

6. Explore recovery apps with caution

Some tools allow you to scan your iPhone's memory for deleted photos.

Not all of them are effective, but in urgent cases they can be a valid option.

Before installing any app, make sure it's trustworthy and doesn't compromise your privacy.

Avoid solutions that promise “miracles” that are too good to be true.

7. Ask your contacts for help

If the photos were in chats, it's possible someone else has them.

Sometimes the quickest way to get them back is to simply ask for them to be resent.

Don't underestimate this solution: a forwarded image can save a lost memory.

8. Activate automatic backup routines

To prevent future losses, turn on automatic backup in iCloud.

You can also regularly transfer photos to a computer or external drive.

Frequent backup is the best defense against digital oblivion.

9. Avoid overwriting files

When you delete a photo, it doesn't disappear instantly: it's marked as deleted, but it remains in memory until something new replaces it.

Therefore, if you want to recover iPhone photos, it's best to avoid using the device excessively until the recovery process is complete.

This increases the chances of success, especially if you plan to use recovery tools.

10. Use the Files app to find images outside of Photos

Some images are downloaded or saved directly to the Files app.

If you've received photos in the mail or saved them from your browser, they might be there.

Search in folders like:

• “Downloads”
• “iCloud Drive”
• “On my iPhone”

A file you thought was lost may be perfectly intact.

11. Turn on syncing on all your Apple devices

If you use multiple Apple devices, you can set up iCloud Photo Library so all your photos are available on all of them.

This way, if something goes wrong with your iPhone, you can still find the image on your iPad or Mac.

And the best part: changes sync automatically. Just make sure you have enough space in iCloud.

12. Control iPhone storage

When space on your device fills up, iOS can automatically optimize content, saving smaller versions or saving them only to the cloud.

If this happens, a photo may not be visible, but it may be available for download.

In “Settings > Photos” you can check if the “Optimize storage” option is active.

If so, try connecting to Wi-Fi and wait a few minutes for the images to display in full again.

13. Check messaging apps or social networks

Did you share that photo on any social network or chat?

Sometimes the simplest solution is to re-download it from that app.

Many keep a local copy or allow you to re-download the original file.

A glance at your messages can bring back that memory you thought was lost.

14. Organize your albums to avoid loss

Good organization can save you from scares.

Group your photos by theme or event, name your albums well, and avoid unnecessary duplicates.

That way, if something goes missing, you'll know where to look and what's missing.

And remember: digital also needs order. 📂

15. Beware of duplicate or displaced photos

Many times we think an image is lost, when in reality it was duplicated, moved from one album to another, or saved under a different name.

Use the search bar in the Photos app: try searching by location, date, or keyword.

You can also sort photos by “Recent” or “File Name” (in Files) for easier location.

16. Check the Notes app or email

Have you ever saved a photo in a note or sent it to yourself by email?

Many users do this without thinking, and it can turn out to be an unexpected salvation.

Open the Notes app and do a quick search.

Sometimes, that backup you forgot you made… is the one that saves you.

17. The power of the Apple ecosystem

If you have an Apple Watch, Mac, or iPad signed in to your Apple ID, you might have photos synced in more than one place.

Take advantage of that connection and explore all your devices before assuming an image is completely gone.

Often, recovering iPhone photos is as simple as opening the gallery on another device.

18. Clean smart, not compulsively.

Impulse deleting to “free up space” can be costly.

Before deleting images, carefully review what you are removing and make sure you have a copy.

Use cleaning apps wisely: sometimes they identify files as “junk” that aren’t.

Clean up, yes... but do it wisely. 🧠

19. Create a personal backup system

Once you've recovered your photos, set up your own security protocol:

• Automatic backups to iCloud.
• Periodic copies on a computer or external drive.
• Monthly export to a physical album if desired.

This not only protects your photos, it gives you peace of mind.

20. The key is consistency

Recovering iPhone photos isn't just about knowing what to do when you lose them, it's about planning ahead.

With simple practices, you can avoid going through the stress of losing valuable memories again.

Photos aren't just files: they're pieces of your life.

Unrepeatable moments that deserve to be carefully preserved.

Did you miss an important image?

Do you want to protect your digital memories once and for all?

So act now. Recover, protect, and live with the confidence that your story is safe. 💾📱🔥