{"id":43167,"date":"2022-07-18T12:16:55","date_gmt":"2022-07-18T12:16:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/?p=43167"},"modified":"2022-07-18T12:57:14","modified_gmt":"2022-07-18T12:57:14","slug":"how-to-recover-deleted-imovie-projects-on-a-mac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/recover-deleted-imovie-projects-mac.html","title":{"rendered":"How to Recover Deleted iMovie Projects on a Mac"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Knowing how to recover deleted iMovie projects can come in great handy if you accidentally lose your data one day. Considering the amount of work most iMovie projects tend to consume, it\u2019s always disappointing to see that go down the drain due to a random software error or hard drive failure.<\/p>\r\n<p>Thankfully, there are various ways to recover an iMovie project. As long as you have the right tools and know how to use them, you have a very good chance of getting your data back in the end.<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"common_situations_when_imovie_projects_can_be_lost\"><\/span>Common Situations When iMovie Projects Can Be Lost<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>Even if you pay attention and take precautions to avoid losing your data, it\u2019s still possible to end up with an accidentally deleted iMovie project. Here are some examples of situations that can lead to a lost iMovie project:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>&#x2757; <a href=\"\/howto\/disk-failure-mac.html\">Hard drive failure<\/a><\/li>\r\n\t<li>&#x1f4bd; Accidentally <a href=\"\/mac-formatted-drive-recovery.html\">formatting the wrong hard drive<\/a><\/li>\r\n\t<li>&#x274c; Application crash<\/li>\r\n\t<li>&#x1f4be; Failing to save due to insufficient disk space<\/li>\r\n\t<li>&#x2620;&#xfe0f; <a href=\"\/howto\/recover-virus-infected-files.html\">Malware and ransomware<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_recover_imovie_projects_on_a_mac\"><\/span>How to Recover iMovie Projects on a Mac<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>If your iMovie project has disappeared, there are several methods you can use to get it back. Some of these might not be applicable to your situation, so it\u2019s important to make a plan of action before starting. Don\u2019t hesitate to use the services of a professional data recovery company if nothing else seems to be working.<\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"method_1_check_your_imovie_library\"><\/span><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\">Method 1:<\/span> Check Your iMovie Library<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>It\u2019s possible that your project is still somewhere in your iMovie library, just not directly accessible. To check, follow these steps:<\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>Click on <b>Go -&gt;<\/b>\u00a0<b>Home<\/b>.<img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-48801 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/go-to-home.jpg\" alt=\"go to home shortcut on mac\" width=\"1492\" height=\"1022\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/go-to-home.jpg 1492w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/go-to-home-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/go-to-home-500x342.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/go-to-home-768x526.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1492px) 100vw, 1492px\" \/><\/li>\r\n\t<li>Open the\u00a0<b>Movies\u00a0<\/b>folder.<img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-43214 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/movies_folder.jpg\" alt=\"movies folder on mac\" width=\"1832\" height=\"918\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/movies_folder.jpg 1832w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/movies_folder-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/movies_folder-500x251.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/movies_folder-768x385.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/movies_folder-1536x770.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1832px) 100vw, 1832px\" \/><\/li>\r\n\t<li>Right-click on your iMovie library file \u2013 it should have an .<b>imovielibrary <\/b>extension<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Click <b>Show Package Contents<\/b>.<img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-48803 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/show-package-contents.jpg\" alt=\"right click show package contents\" width=\"1832\" height=\"992\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/show-package-contents.jpg 1832w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/show-package-contents-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/show-package-contents-500x271.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/show-package-contents-768x416.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/show-package-contents-1536x832.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1832px) 100vw, 1832px\" \/><\/li>\r\n\t<li>Browse through the list and see if your project is in there. Recover it if you find it.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h3 class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"method_2_check_your_imovie_backups_folder\"><\/span><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\">Method 2:<\/span> Check Your iMovie Backups Folder<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>By default, iMovie stores regular backups of your projects in a folder that\u2019s somewhat hidden. It\u2019s a good idea to check it because it will often contain a relatively recent backup of your project.<\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>Open <b>Finder<\/b>.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>From the top menu, click on <b>Go -&gt; Library<\/b>.<img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-48802 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/go-to-library.jpg\" alt=\"go to librabry on mac\" width=\"1492\" height=\"1022\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/go-to-library.jpg 1492w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/go-to-library-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/go-to-library-500x342.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/go-to-library-768x526.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1492px) 100vw, 1492px\" \/><b><\/b><\/li>\r\n\t<li>Navigate through the folders to <b>Containers -&gt; iMovie -&gt; Data -&gt; Library -&gt; Caches<\/b>.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Check if there\u2019s a backup of your project in this folder, and recover it if you find it.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h3 class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"method_3_use_a_time_machine_backup\"><\/span><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\">Method 3:<\/span> Use a Time Machine Backup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>Using <b>Time Machine<\/b> to maintain regular backups of your data is a good idea, as it can help you in situations like these. To use your Time Machine backup to recover your data, do the following:<\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>Start <b>Time Machine<\/b>.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Select the drive you\u2019re using for backups.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Navigate through the available snapshots and find one that contains a recent enough backup of your project.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Click <b>Restore<\/b>.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h3 class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"method_4_data_recovery_software\"><\/span><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\">Method 4:<\/span> Data Recovery Software<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>Data recovery software can make it very easy to recover your lost projects, even in cases where you haven\u2019t been maintaining regular backups. In fact, this is one of the more reliable methods you can use, and it\u2019s highly advisable to invest in a good data recovery tool. <b>Disk Drill<\/b> is one of the most popular options on the market right now.<\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"\/download.html\">Download<\/a> and install <b>Disk Drill<\/b>.<div class=\"relative bottom download__block\">\r\n            <div class=\"d-flex align-center download__block__inner\">\r\n                <div class=\"download__block__image-wrapper\">\r\n                <div class=\"download__block__image\">\r\n                    <img src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/sidebar-ban-96.png\" srcset=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/sidebar-ban-2x-1.png 2x\" alt=\"Disk Drill\" width=\"96\" height=\"96\">        \r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"download__block__announce\">\r\n                    <b>download-block-title<\/b><br>\r\n                    download-block-text\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"download__block__action\">\r\n                    <a href=\"\/\/download.html\" data-href-mac=\/\/disk-drill-mac.html data-href-win=\/\/disk-drill-win.html class=\"button button-green btn-md osreplace\">\r\n<svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n<path d=\"M11.9546 7.293C11.8736 7.114 11.6956 7 11.4996 7H9.49957V0.5C9.49957 0.224 9.27557 0 8.99957 0H6.99957C6.72357 0 6.49957 0.224 6.49957 0.5V7H4.49957C4.30357 7 4.12557 7.115 4.04457 7.293C3.96257 7.472 3.99457 7.681 4.12357 7.829L7.62357 11.829C7.71857 11.938 7.85557 12 7.99957 12C8.14357 12 8.28057 11.937 8.37557 11.829L11.8756 7.829C12.0056 7.682 12.0356 7.472 11.9546 7.293Z\" fill=\"white\"\/>\r\n<path d=\"M13.5 11V14H2.5V11H0.5V15C0.5 15.553 0.948 16 1.5 16H14.5C15.053 16 15.5 15.553 15.5 15V11H13.5Z\" fill=\"white\"\/>\r\n<\/svg>\r\ndownload-block-button-text\r\n<\/a>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div><\/li>\r\n\t<li>Start <b>Disk Drill<\/b>.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Choose your drive from the list.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Select <b>All Recovery Methods<\/b>.<img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-48798 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/disk_drill_all_recovery_methods-1.jpg\" alt=\"disk drill all recovery methods on mac\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/disk_drill_all_recovery_methods-1.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/disk_drill_all_recovery_methods-1-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/disk_drill_all_recovery_methods-1-500x275.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/disk_drill_all_recovery_methods-1-768x423.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/disk_drill_all_recovery_methods-1-1536x846.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/li>\r\n\t<li>Click\u00a0<b>Search for lost data<\/b>.<img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-48800 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/disk_drill_search_for_lost_data.jpg\" alt=\"search for lost data disk drill\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/disk_drill_search_for_lost_data.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/disk_drill_search_for_lost_data-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/disk_drill_search_for_lost_data-500x275.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/disk_drill_search_for_lost_data-768x423.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/disk_drill_search_for_lost_data-1536x846.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/li>\r\n\t<li>Click\u00a0<b>Review found items\u00a0<\/b>in the bottom right corner.<img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-43209 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/disk_drill_review_foudn_items-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"disk drill review found items on mac\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/disk_drill_review_foudn_items-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/disk_drill_review_foudn_items-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/disk_drill_review_foudn_items-500x276.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/disk_drill_review_foudn_items-768x424.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/disk_drill_review_foudn_items-1536x849.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/li>\r\n\t<li>You will see a list of all files that <b>Disk Drill <\/b>can potentially recover. Mark the ones you&#8217;re looking for and click <b>Recover<\/b> in the bottom right corner.<img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-48799 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/disk_drill_recover.jpg\" alt=\"recover files with disk drill\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/disk_drill_recover.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/disk_drill_recover-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/disk_drill_recover-500x275.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/disk_drill_recover-768x423.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/disk_drill_recover-1536x846.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/li>\r\n\t<li>Always use a separate disk drive for the recovery. If you don\u2019t, you may overwrite the files you\u2019re trying to recover!<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h3 class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"method_5_recover_from_trash\"><\/span><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\">Method 5:<\/span> Recover from Trash<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>It\u2019s possible that you\u2019ve simply accidentally moved your files to the <b>Trash<\/b>, in which case they will be very easy to recover. As long as you haven\u2019t emptied the Trash recently, your project will still be in there.<\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>Open <b>Trash<\/b>.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Check the list of contents to see if your iMovie project is in there. Select any files related to your project.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Right-click on the selected files and click on <b>Put Back<\/b>.<img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-48804 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/trash_mac.jpg\" alt=\"recover file from trash on mac\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1022\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/trash_mac.jpg 1900w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/trash_mac-300x161.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/trash_mac-500x269.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/trash_mac-768x413.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/trash_mac-1536x826.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\" \/><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h3 class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"method_6_use_a_data_recovery_center\"><\/span><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\">Method 6:<\/span> Use a Data Recovery Center<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>There are specialized services that provide data recovery to people in desperate situations. When you\u2019ve already exhausted all your other options, this may be the only viable approach you have. Data recovery services understand how your hard drive is structured and what it takes to extract lost data from it better than most. However, their services cost a good deal of money and it may take a long time to get your data back.<\/p>\r\n<p>Some companies on the market have an established, long-running reputation for their work. It\u2019s a good idea to only work with renowned specialists like those. Cleverfiles Data Recovery Center is one of the best-known experts in this field. Working with them is recommended if you want to get a good balance between price, service quality, and speed.<\/p>\r\n<p>You will have to submit your entire hard drive to the company for this to work. Make sure to keep the drive disconnected and unused until you\u2019re ready to send it over for recovery. This will maximize your chances of getting your data back.<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_protect_imovie_projects_on_a_mac\"><\/span>How to Protect iMovie Projects on a Mac<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>Taking a proactive approach to keeping your data safe is one of the best ways to minimize the chances of having to go through the above steps. If you take some precautions, you can cut out a large number of possible failures and ensure that your projects stay as safe as possible.<\/p>\r\n<p>Here are some tips to get you started. However, keep in mind that even if you follow all of those, you may still eventually find yourself in a situation where you\u2019ve lost an iMovie project due to random bad luck.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>&#x1f4c1; Manually back up your iMovie projects on a regular basis.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>&#x1f4bb; Use an automated tool to create regular backups that don\u2019t require manual effort on your part.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>&#x1f4be; Regularly save your iMovie projects and use a versioning system in your saves to have at least several separate copies.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>Follow all appropriate procedures when working with iMovie and your Mac in general:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>&#x274c; Close iMovie properly when you\u2019re done working.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>&#x23cf;&#xfe0f; If you\u2019re storing your projects on external media, eject it from the operating system before physically unplugging it from the computer.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>&#x1f50c; Shut down your Mac properly (e.g. not directly through the power button) when you\u2019re done working for the day.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>Knowing where deleted iMovie projects go and how to easily extract them from those locations can be a life-saver if you accidentally delete your data one day. This can prevent you from losing hours of work. Even in cases where your projects were lost because of random software or hardware failures and not due to your own mistake, you still have a very good chance of getting your data back.<\/p>\r\n<p>The most important thing is to ensure that you use reliable software tools like Disk Drill, or qualified data recovery services with a proven track record. Otherwise, you may lose your data permanently and it won\u2019t be recoverable even with the help of professional companies.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"related_posts\"><div class=\"related_posts__inner\"><div class=\"h4\">Read also<\/div><div class=\"related_post\"><div class=\"related_post_item\"><div class=\"related_post_img\"><img src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/documents.png\" alt=\"documents\" width=\"144\" height=\"144\" \/><\/div><div class=\"related_post_content\"><a target=\"_self\" href=\"\/howto\/recover-pages-documents-mac.html\" class=\"related_post_link\">How to Recover Pages Documents on Mac<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"related_post\"><div class=\"related_post_item\"><div class=\"related_post_img\"><img src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/apple.png\" alt=\"apple mac\" width=\"144\" height=\"144\" \/><\/div><div class=\"related_post_content\"><a target=\"_self\" href=\"\/howto\/recover-data-from-macbook-pro.html\" class=\"related_post_link\">How to Recover Deleted Data from a MacBook Pro<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"faq\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<div><section itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\">\r\n<div style=\"border-bottom: 0px solid rgb(213, 217, 217);\" class=\"panel panel-default faq-block\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" role=\"tablist\">\r\n            <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"headingfaq1\">\r\n                <div class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\">\r\n                    <a class=\"toggle-link transition-all collapsed\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-item-faq1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-item-faq1\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_do_i_recover_a_deleted_imovie_project\"><\/span>How do I recover a deleted iMovie project?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>                   \r\n                    \t<svg class=\"transition-all panel-toggle\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\r\n                            <g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\">\r\n                                <path d=\"M7,7 L7,0 L9,0 L9,7 L16,7 L16,9 L9,9 L9,16 L7,16 L7,9 L0,9 L0,7 L7,7 Z\" fill=\"#000000\"><\/path>\r\n                            <\/g>\r\n                        <\/svg>\r\n                   <\/a>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div id=\"collapse-item-faq1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" style=\"\">\r\n              <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n<div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                <p>If your iMovie project has been deleted (and not just moved somewhere else), your only option is to use a data recovery tool or a professional service. <b>Disk Drill <\/b>is one option in this case. To recover a deleted iMovie project with it, follow these steps:<\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>Download and install <b>Disk Drill<\/b>.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Start <b>Disk Drill<\/b>.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Choose your drive from the list on the right side.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Select <b>All Recovery Methods<\/b> and wait for the scan to finish.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>You will see a list of all files that <b>Disk Drill <\/b>can potentially recover. You can use the filter at the top to restrict your results to iMovie projects.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Mark any files you want to recover.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Always use a separate disk drive for the recovery. If you don\u2019t, you may overwrite the files you\u2019re trying to recover!<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"border-bottom: 0px solid rgb(213, 217, 217);\" class=\"panel panel-default faq-block\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" role=\"tablist\">\r\n            <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"headingfaq2\">\r\n                <div class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\">\r\n                    <a class=\"toggle-link transition-all collapsed\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-item-faq2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-item-faq2\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can_you_restore_an_imovie_library\"><\/span>Can you restore an iMovie library?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>                   \r\n                    \t<svg class=\"transition-all panel-toggle\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\r\n                            <g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\">\r\n                                <path d=\"M7,7 L7,0 L9,0 L9,7 L16,7 L16,9 L9,9 L9,16 L7,16 L7,9 L0,9 L0,7 L7,7 Z\" fill=\"#000000\"><\/path>\r\n                            <\/g>\r\n                        <\/svg>\r\n                   <\/a>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div id=\"collapse-item-faq2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" style=\"\">\r\n              <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n<div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                <p>If your iMovie library has been deleted, you can restore it with the above steps as well. If you just want to recover one project from an existing iMovie library, you can try these steps:<\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>Open <b>Finder<\/b>.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>From the top menu, click on <b>Go -&gt; Library<\/b>.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Navigate through the folders to <b>Containers -&gt; iMovie -&gt; Data -&gt; Library -&gt; Caches<\/b>.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Check if there\u2019s a backup of your project in this folder, and recover it if you find it.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"border-bottom: 0px solid rgb(213, 217, 217);\" class=\"panel panel-default faq-block\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" role=\"tablist\">\r\n            <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"headingfaq3\">\r\n                <div class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\">\r\n                    <a class=\"toggle-link transition-all collapsed\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-item-faq3\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-item-faq3\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"where_is_my_imovie_project_on_mac\"><\/span>Where is my iMovie project on Mac?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>                   \r\n                    \t<svg class=\"transition-all panel-toggle\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\r\n                            <g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\">\r\n                                <path d=\"M7,7 L7,0 L9,0 L9,7 L16,7 L16,9 L9,9 L9,16 L7,16 L7,9 L0,9 L0,7 L7,7 Z\" fill=\"#000000\"><\/path>\r\n                            <\/g>\r\n                        <\/svg>\r\n                   <\/a>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div id=\"collapse-item-faq3\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq3\" aria-expanded=\"false\" style=\"\">\r\n              <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n<div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                <p>To go to the location where all iMovie projects are stored by default, follow these steps:<\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>Start <b>Finder<\/b>.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Click on the <b>Movies<\/b> folder in the list on the left side.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>You will see a folder with several items in it. One of those will be your <b>iMovie Library<\/b>.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Copy that file if you want to back it up to another location.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Knowing how to recover deleted iMovie projects can come in great handy if you accidentally lose your data one day. 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