How to Recover Screenshots You Forgot to Save
Ever closed a screenshot too fast and thought it was gone forever?
We’ve all been there—whether it’s a funny moment, a receipt, or something important you needed to keep. The good news is, that screenshot might still be recoverable. Here’s how:
1. Check the Photos App – ‘Recents’ and ‘Screenshots’ Albums
Sometimes, screenshots do get saved even if you didn’t press “Done” or “Save to Photos.”
- Open the Photos app
- Tap on Albums
- Scroll to Screenshots or Recents
- Scroll to the bottom—recent screenshots are saved last.
2. Look in the ‘Recently Deleted’ Folder
If you hit “Delete Screenshot” or dismissed it too fast, iOS may have still temporarily saved it.
- Go to Photos > Albums > Recently Deleted
- Look through the images from the past 30 days
- Tap Recover if you find it.
3. Search by Date in Photos App
If you know the approximate time you took the screenshot, use the Search function in Photos:
- Tap Search at the bottom of the Photos app
- Enter the date or browse by recent activity
- iOS sometimes categorizes screenshots under that date even if unsaved.
4. Use a Screenshot Recovery App like PhotoRecovery
If it’s not in Photos or Recently Deleted, your best shot is a recovery app.
PhotoRecovery scans your device for deleted screenshots, even those not visible in your Photos app.
- Recover lost screenshots in just seconds
- Works even if you never saved it manually
- Also helps with videos, deleted WhatsApp media, and private photos.
5. Check iCloud or Google Photos (if synced)
If you use iCloud Photos or Google Photos:
- Go to iCloud.com or Google Photos app
- Search “Screenshots”
- You might find your screenshot backed up without realizing it.
Final Tip:
Enable Auto Save Screenshots to Photos in your device settings to avoid future mishaps. And next time? Tap “Save to Photos” just to be sure 😅
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