Photo Recovery Applications
Have you ever lost an important photo from your cell phone and despaired, not knowing what to do? Well, it's happened to me three times! The last time, I was cleaning out the gallery to free up space and accidentally deleted a beautiful photo from my nephew's birthday. Luckily, I discovered some photo recovery apps that saved my day. And that's what I want to tell you about now!
Losing a photo hurts, but there is a solution!
Did you know that in 2024 alone, more than 1.2 trillion photos were taken around the world? That's a lot of memory in your pocket, isn't it? The cell phone has become our portable photo album. The problem is that, as safe as it may seem, we often delete things by mistake.
Undeniably, losing a special image can make your chest tighten. However, there is a solution - and the good news is that you can recover your photos yourself, without having to be a technology expert. In fact, there are simple and practical applications that can do the trick in no time.
The best photo recovery apps (tested in practice)
I've tested several and here are the ones that really worked for me. I'll also explain how to use each one, so you don't waste time trying the ones that don't deliver anything.
DiskDigger
This one is classic and really works. It scans the internal storage and the SD card, if you have one, and shows the deleted images.
Positive points:
- Free (with paid option for advanced recovery)
- Works without root, but with root it finds even more files
- Simple and straightforward interface
So it's perfect for Android or iOS users who want to recover their photos quickly.
Android version
IOS version
Dr.Fone (Android and iPhone)
This is more professional. You need to connect your cell phone to your computer, but it's worth it for its efficiency.
Highlights:
- Recover photos, videos, contacts, messages and much more
- For Android e iOS
- Intuitive interface, even my mother understood how to use it
Because of its depth, it's great if the case is more complicated (such as a locked or broken phone).
Tips to increase your chances of recovering photos
In addition to installing a good application, there are a few things that make all the difference. So check out these tips:
- Avoid using your cell phone after deleting photos (this prevents the files from being overwritten)
- Activate automatic backup in Google Photos or iCloud
- Have at least one of these applications installed beforehand, so you can act quickly if something happens
That way, you avoid unpleasant surprises in the future.
Other ways to recover deleted photos
Although the apps work well, in some cases it is necessary to look for alternatives:
- SD cards: if the photos were on the card, you can use the Recuva program on your computer
- Backup cloudsGoogle Photos, OneDrive, Dropbox... many restore deleted files for up to 30 days
- Google or Apple support: in rare cases, they can help with recovery
As complicated as it may seem, sometimes a simple attempt on these platforms solves everything.
Prevention is the best application
In order to avoid this kind of headache in the future, I recommend activating automatic backups. It's simple, quick and ensures that your photos are saved in the cloud even if you lose your phone, break it or delete it accidentally.
- On Android: activate Google Photos
- On iPhone: use iCloud or Google Photos too
In other words, it's like having a digital safe just for your memories.
It's also important to always keep an eye on your phone's performance, because sometimes we delete photos to try to optimize it, and in addition to almost losing them, we may not get the results we expected. That's why we've put together our article on 5 tricks to make your phone run faster, check it out now!
Your photos can come back!
Finally, I can assure you that using photo recovery apps saved me from a huge regret. You don't need to be a tech genius - just follow the steps, download the right app and act fast.
This way, you greatly increase the chances of recovering those photos that seemed lost forever.
