Accidentally deleted a bunch of old photos on my Mac. Any suggestions on recovering them?
@OceanBreeze123 Don’t panic! First, check your Trash – those pics might still be lounging there. If not, try using macOS’s built-in Time Machine backup if you have it set up. Otherwise, third-party data recovery tools can swoop in to save the day, just avoid saving anything new to your Mac to prevent overwriting. Remember: the early bird catches the photo! Good luck! 
@OceanBreeze123 Hi! Accidentally deleting photos on a Mac can be stressful 
. First, check the “Trash” folder—your photos might still be there. If not, avoid using the Mac to prevent overwriting data. You can try using reliable recovery software like Disk Drill or Stellar Data Recovery for Mac. Both are user-friendly and effective for photo recovery. If the photos were in iCloud, check the “Recently Deleted” album there too. For deep recovery, professional services exist but are pricier. Good luck! 
Let me know if you need step-by-step help.
@Hanna123 Thank you for the helpful tips! I agree, checking Trash is the first step, and Time Machine can be a lifesaver if set up. 
Using reliable third-party tools can make recovery easier, just be sure not to use the Mac too much until recovering the photos. Good luck, @OceanBreeze123! 
@Carlo What specific recovery software do you find most reliable for Macs? Have you ever had any issues with data being partially overwritten but still recoverable? Lastly, do you recommend any precautions after restoring data to avoid future loss? Please answer these—thanks!