{"id":26189,"date":"2020-01-09T00:48:53","date_gmt":"2020-01-09T00:48:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/?p=26189"},"modified":"2022-02-11T21:05:25","modified_gmt":"2022-02-11T21:05:25","slug":"steps-to-recover-deleted-unsaved-or-corrupted-photoshop-psd-file","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/recover-photoshop-file-windows.html","title":{"rendered":"Steps to Recover Deleted, Unsaved or Corrupted Photoshop (PSD) File"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re a professional graphics designer, you\u2019re probably deeply familiar with Adobe Photoshop files<\/b> and their default file extension: PSD<\/b>, which stands for Photoshop Document.<\/p>\r\n

Unlike traditional image file formats, the PSD file format<\/a> stores an image with support for most imaging options available in Photoshop, including masks, text, and clipping paths. Because of their complexity, PSD files can be very large, making their recovery a real challenge for anyone who isn\u2019t familiar with modern data recovery tools.<\/p>\r\n

<\/span>Exploring the Scenarios Surrounding a PSD File Deletion<\/span><\/h2>\r\n

<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Situations when PSD files can be lost or deleted<\/b><\/td>\r\n Possible Recovery Solutions<\/b><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Accidental deletion<\/td>\r\nRecovery from the Recycle Bin<\/a>, or professional data recovery software<\/a> like Disk Drill.\u00a0<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Computer Crash<\/td>\r\nRecovery from Autosave<\/a>
\r\nRecover using File History<\/a>
\r\nOpen Recent Files<\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Forgot to save<\/td>\r\nRecover from AutoSave<\/a>
\r\nRecover from Recent Files or the Temp folder<\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
File corruption<\/td>\r\nRecover using the PSD Repair Kit.<\/a>
\r\nRestore to a previous version of the file.<\/a>
\r\nRecover using professional data recovery software<\/a>.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Unsaved files due to power cuts or surges<\/td>\r\nRecover from Autosave<\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

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<\/span>Can PSD Files Be Recovered?<\/span><\/h2>\r\n

Yes, PSD files can be recovered, but you need to have the right tool for the job and take certain steps to ensure a successful recovery.<\/p>\r\n

\"restoreGood advice!<\/b> To start with, you need to act before it\u2019s too late<\/b>. Any data recovery job is extremely time sensitive because the data recovery must be finished before the lost or deleted files get overwritten with new data. That may take anywhere from a few seconds to a few months, depending on many factors, including how large the storage device is, how frequently it is accessed, and so on.<\/p>\r\n

This is very important!<\/b> If you accidentally delete a PSD file from your hard drive, we strongly recommend you stop using that hard drive as soon as possible<\/b> to ensure successful PSD recovery. If you use the same hard drive for your operating system, shut down your computer, disconnect the hard drive, and get ready to plug it into another computer to recover lost Photoshop files from it.<\/p>\r\n

<\/span>Recover Deleted Photoshop (PSD) File with Software<\/span><\/h2>\r\n

There are many data recovery tools<\/a> that you can use to restore Photoshop files, but the differences between them can be severe. Because many data recovery tools are created by experts for experts, their usability is often abysmal, and it\u2019s easy for the average user to make a small mistake and mess up the entire data recovery process.<\/p>\r\n

Fortunately, there are also data recovery tools<\/a> created with the average user in mind, and Disk Drill<\/a> is one shining example. Compatible with macOS and Windows, Disk Drill is a fantastic PSD recovery tool that can recover PSD files as well as hundreds of other file formats from all storage devices:<\/p>\r\n