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Kodyon
Iron Contributor
Feb 01, 2026

How to recover erased photos on iphone from my windows computer?

Alright, I'm in full panic mode. I was cleaning up my iPhone's storage and managed to permanently erase a bunch of photos I really need. I do NOT have a recent iCloud backup (I know, I know). My only...
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PatrickHarris
Bronze Contributor
Feb 01, 2026

If your iPhone photos were erased but synced to iCloud, there is a good chance you can recover them, especially if the deletion happened recently or you have an older iCloud backup. Apple keeps deleted photos for a limited time, and backups can also restore photos that are no longer visible on your device.

How to recover erased photos on iphone from windows 11/10

1. Open a browser and sign in to iCloud.com with your Apple ID.

2. Go to Photos and open the Recently Deleted album.

3. Select the photos you want and click Recover if they are still within 30 days.

4. If the photos are not there, go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Erase All Content and Settings on your iPhone.

5. During setup, choose Restore from iCloud Backup and select a backup created before the photos were erased.

Recovering erased iPhone photos from iCloud works best through the Recently Deleted album or by restoring an older iCloud backup. Acting quickly is important, since permanently deleted photos and newer backups may no longer contain the images you need.