{"id":1977,"date":"2024-06-17T07:15:39","date_gmt":"2024-06-17T07:15:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/?p=1977"},"modified":"2024-08-22T09:51:44","modified_gmt":"2024-08-22T09:51:44","slug":"recover-photoshop-file","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/recover-photoshop-file\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Recover Unsaved Photoshop File (PSD)?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Adobe Photoshop is a popular graphics editor created and published by Adobe Inc. It\u2019s widely used across many fields for different purposes, such as photo editing, graphics design, digital painting &amp; illustration, web design, 3D design, video editing, etc. Losing a Photoshop file can be a nightmare, especially after lots of effort has been put into it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this blog post, we will provide tested and trusted solutions to recover Photoshop file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: 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href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/recover-photoshop-file\/#Reasons_for_Losing_Photoshop_Files\" title=\"Reasons for Losing Photoshop Files\">Reasons for Losing Photoshop Files<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/recover-photoshop-file\/#6_Solutions_to_Recover_Unsaved_Photoshop_Files\" title=\"6 Solutions to Recover Unsaved Photoshop Files\">6 Solutions to Recover Unsaved Photoshop Files<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/recover-photoshop-file\/#Restore_Photoshop_File_via_Recent_Files\" title=\"Restore Photoshop File via Recent Files\">Restore Photoshop File via Recent Files<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/recover-photoshop-file\/#Use_the_Adobe_Autosave_Feature_to_Restore_PSD_Files\" title=\"Use the Adobe Autosave Feature to Restore PSD Files\">Use the Adobe Autosave Feature to Restore PSD Files<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/recover-photoshop-file\/#Restore_Photoshop_Files_through_File_Recovery_Software\" title=\"Restore Photoshop Files through File Recovery Software\">Restore Photoshop Files through File Recovery Software<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/recover-photoshop-file\/#Restore_PSD_File_from_the_Temp_Folder\" title=\"Restore PSD File from the Temp Folder\">Restore PSD File from the Temp Folder<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/recover-photoshop-file\/#Recover_the_Unsaved_Photoshop_File_via_the_Previous_Version\" title=\"Recover the Unsaved Photoshop File via the Previous Version\">Recover the Unsaved Photoshop File via the Previous Version<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/recover-photoshop-file\/#Using_Time_Machine_to_Restore_Unsaved_PSD_Files\" title=\"Using Time Machine to Restore Unsaved PSD Files\">Using Time Machine to Restore Unsaved PSD Files<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/recover-photoshop-file\/#Tips_to_Prevent_Photoshop_File_Loss\" title=\"Tips to Prevent Photoshop File Loss\">Tips to Prevent Photoshop File Loss<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/recover-photoshop-file\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/recover-photoshop-file\/#FAQs_on_Photoshop_File_Recovery\" title=\"FAQs on Photoshop File Recovery\">FAQs on Photoshop File Recovery<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reasons_for_Losing_Photoshop_Files\"><\/span>Reasons for Losing Photoshop Files<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Quickly, let\u2019s note the common reasons why your Photoshop file might be missing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Unexpected Power Outage:<\/strong> When your computer power suddenly goes off, any unsaved work in Photoshop automatically gets lost.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Photoshop or Operating System Crash:<\/strong> An abrupt crash of the Photoshop or operating system can cause the software to shut down unexpectedly, resulting in the loss of unsaved files.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>User Error:<\/strong> Accidentally closing the Photoshop program without saving the file causes all unsaved changes to be lost.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hardware Problem:<\/strong> Issues like damaged cables, faulty hard drive, or bad RAM modules can make Photoshop files to be lost or corrupted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Solutions_to_Recover_Unsaved_Photoshop_Files\"><\/span>6 Solutions to Recover Unsaved Photoshop Files<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore these 6 reliable methods on how to restore unsaved Photoshop file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Restore_Photoshop_File_via_Recent_Files\"><\/span>Restore Photoshop File via Recent Files<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Photoshop comes with a Recent File feature that contains all the files that were opened recently, including unsaved ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49Here is how to restore Photoshop file through this medium:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Launch the Photoshop App.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to <strong>Files<\/strong> on the top-left of your screen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on <strong>Open Recent<\/strong>. A list of all your recently opened files will be shown. Select the one you want to recover.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"322\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/photoshot-open-recent-button.png\" alt=\"photoshot open recent button\" class=\"wp-image-1985\" style=\"width:450px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/photoshot-open-recent-button.png 630w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/photoshot-open-recent-button-300x153.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Now, save it properly on your device.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_the_Adobe_Autosave_Feature_to_Restore_PSD_Files\"><\/span>Use the Adobe Autosave Feature to Restore PSD Files<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Autosave is another remarkable feature that comes with Photoshop C6 and Photoshop CC 2014\/2015\/2017\/2018\/2019. Its main function is to automatically backup Photoshop files at intervals of 5, 10, 15, 30, or 60 minutes (it is set at a default of 10 minutes).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Autosave is a lifesaver when Photoshop or the operating system suddenly crashes, or when power unexpectedly goes off. It also helps to recover Photoshop files in case you mistakenly close the application without saving them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49Follow these steps for Photoshop file recovery using AutoSave:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adobe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">Photoshop<\/a> App.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The last autosave version should automatically pop up on your screen ending with \u201crecovered.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Save it immediately before doing any other thing on the App.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In case no file ending with \u201crecovered\u201d pops up when you launch the Photoshop App, you have to search for the Auto-Recover folder of your computer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"610\" height=\"279\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/autosave-folder.png\" alt=\"autosave folder\" class=\"wp-image-1986\" style=\"width:550px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/autosave-folder.png 610w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/autosave-folder-300x137.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udda5\ufe0f<strong>Windows Users<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C:&gt;Users&gt;username&gt;AppData&gt;Roaming&gt;Adobe Photoshop CC 2018&gt;AutoRecover<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udf4f<strong>Mac Users<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Library&gt;Application Support&gt;Adobe&gt;Adobe Photoshop CC 2018&gt;AutoRecover<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check through the path for your unsaved file, open it, and save it properly on your device.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Restore_Photoshop_Files_through_File_Recovery_Software\"><\/span>Restore Photoshop Files through File Recovery Software<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Any professional that uses Photoshop knows the relevance of the Autosave feature. But there are times when the computer crashes or hardware fails to work and the Autosave can\u2019t save the day. In cases like this, only a professional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/win-data-recovery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">photoshop file recovery software<\/a> can help. We recommend ONERECOVERY to restore all unsaved Photoshop files.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"502\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/onerecovery-for-win-1024x502.jpg\" alt=\"onerecovery for win\" class=\"wp-image-2565\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/onerecovery-for-win-1024x502.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/onerecovery-for-win-300x147.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/onerecovery-for-win-768x377.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/onerecovery-for-win-1536x753.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/onerecovery-for-win.jpg 1741w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>ONERECOVERY does not only help with Photoshop recovery files, it makes sure that the original quality of your work isn\u2019t affected by the whole recovery process. The professional data recovery software is capable of restoring Photoshop files regardless of the loss scenario whether human error, software crash, or hardware problem. It supports the retrieval of a wide range of files, including PSD, JPG, JPEG, PNG, PDF, GIF, Word, and Excel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49Follow these steps to recover Photoshop file through ONERECOVERY:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Download and install ONERECOVERY software.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bak-pro-all-usa.oss-accelerate.aliyuncs.com\/recovery\/install\/OneRecoveryInstall_2.exe\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"251\" height=\"91\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/onerecovery-windows-download-button.png\" alt=\"onerecovery windows download button\" class=\"wp-image-2443\" style=\"object-fit:cover\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Launch the software and click the storage where you want to retrieve the Photoshop file from.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"705\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/start-a-location-1024x705.png\" alt=\"start a location to scan using ONERECOVERY\" class=\"wp-image-1987\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/start-a-location-1024x705.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/start-a-location-300x206.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/start-a-location-768x528.png 768w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/start-a-location.png 1122w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ONERECOVERY immediately begins to scan the storage, displaying all unsaved Photoshop files.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/scanned-local-drive-file-1024x707.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1841\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/scanned-local-drive-file-1024x707.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/scanned-local-drive-file-300x207.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/scanned-local-drive-file-768x530.png 768w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/scanned-local-drive-file.png 1386w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Preview the files, select the one you want to retrieve, and click on <strong>Recover<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"723\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/recover-onedrive-files-onerecovery.png\" alt=\"recover onedrive files onerecovery\" class=\"wp-image-1844\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/recover-onedrive-files-onerecovery.png 723w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/recover-onedrive-files-onerecovery-300x154.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 723px) 100vw, 723px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Restore_PSD_File_from_the_Temp_Folder\"><\/span>Restore PSD File from the Temp Folder<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Photoshop has another exceptional feature that saves temporary files of the task you are working on. You can use it to restore your Photoshop file. The steps are different for Windows and Mac.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49Here are the steps for Photoshop recover unsaved file through Temp folder on Windows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open Windows File Explorer and go to: User\\YourUserName\\AppData\\Local\\Temp.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check for files with names beginning from Photoshop, then followed by alphanumeric characters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"678\" height=\"452\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/restore-psd-file-from-the-temp-folder.jpg\" alt=\"Restore PSD File from the Temp Folder\" class=\"wp-image-1990\" style=\"width:550px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/restore-psd-file-from-the-temp-folder.jpg 678w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/restore-psd-file-from-the-temp-folder-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go through each of the files to find the unsaved file you need. If the files are too many, you can make the search easier by sorting them by their dates and time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When you locate the file, copy it and paste it on your desktop. Change the extension from <strong>.temp<\/strong> to <strong>.psd<\/strong>, so it will open as Photoshop.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finally, save it on your device properly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49Here are the steps for Photoshop restore unsaved file through Temp folder on Mac:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <strong>Finder<\/strong>, click on <strong>Applications<\/strong>, choose <strong>Utilities<\/strong>, and select <strong>Terminal<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"606\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/photoshop-restore-unsaved-file-through-temp-folder-on-mac.jpg\" alt=\"Photoshop restore unsaved file through Temp folder on Mac\" class=\"wp-image-1991\" style=\"width:550px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/photoshop-restore-unsaved-file-through-temp-folder-on-mac.jpg 606w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/photoshop-restore-unsaved-file-through-temp-folder-on-mac-300x250.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 606px) 100vw, 606px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Type the command: <strong>open\/tmp<\/strong> to open the Temp folder.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check for files with the name \u201cPhotoshop\u201d or \u201cPS.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Double-click on each of the files to check for the unsaved file you need.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When you see the file you need, select it and tap on <strong>Save as<\/strong> to save the file with .psd extension.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recover_the_Unsaved_Photoshop_File_via_the_Previous_Version\"><\/span>Recover the Unsaved Photoshop File via the Previous Version<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This Photoshop file recovery method is the go-to for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/restore-previous-version-of-excel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">recovering a previous version of a file<\/a> on Windows. To restore the previous Photoshop file version, you must remember the name of the file. Also, for this method to work, you must have turned on File History.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49Here\u2019s how to Turn ON File History:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Type <strong>Control Panel<\/strong> in your Windows search bar and click on it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose <strong>System and Security<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Save backup copies of your files with File History<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"404\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/save-backup-copies-of-your-files-with-file-history.png\" alt=\"Save backup copies of your files with File History\" class=\"wp-image-1992\" style=\"width:450px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/save-backup-copies-of-your-files-with-file-history.png 600w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/save-backup-copies-of-your-files-with-file-history-300x202.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Insert an external drive to backup your files and <strong>Turn ON<\/strong> file history.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"437\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/turn-on-file-history.png\" alt=\"Turn ON file history\" class=\"wp-image-1993\" style=\"width:450px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/turn-on-file-history.png 600w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/turn-on-file-history-300x219.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1Learn the ways to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/recover-previous-version-of-word-mac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">recover previous version of a file<\/a> on Photoshop below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the <strong>Control Panel<\/strong> and click on <strong>System and Security<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to <strong>File History<\/strong> and select <strong>Restore personal files<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the PSD file you want to restore and click on the green button below.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"358\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/restore-to-original-location.jpg\" alt=\"restore to original location\" class=\"wp-image-1994\" style=\"width:450px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/restore-to-original-location.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/restore-to-original-location-300x153.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_Time_Machine_to_Restore_Unsaved_PSD_Files\"><\/span>Using Time Machine to Restore Unsaved PSD Files<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Time Machine is the replica of File History on Mac computers. It allows you to backup and restore PSD files. It is extremely easy to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/restore-from-time-machine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">get back files from Time Machine<\/a> if it\u2019s turned ON.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49Here is how to Turn ON Time Machine on Mac:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Connect an external drive to your Mac for storing the backup.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the <strong>Apple menu<\/strong>, tap <strong>System Preferences<\/strong>, and select the <strong>Time Machine<\/strong> icon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"582\" height=\"518\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/turn-on-time-machine-on-mac.jpg\" alt=\"Turn ON Time Machine on Mac\" class=\"wp-image-1995\" style=\"width:450px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/turn-on-time-machine-on-mac.jpg 582w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/turn-on-time-machine-on-mac-300x267.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 582px) 100vw, 582px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click the <strong>Select Backup Disk<\/strong> option and select the external drive you connected to your Mac.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49To recover Photoshop files through Time Machine, follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Connect the external backup drive to your Mac.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the <strong>Time Machine<\/strong> icon in the menu bar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on <strong>Enter Time Machine<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"536\" height=\"254\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/recover-photoshop-files-through-time-machine.png\" alt=\"recover Photoshop files through Time Machine\" class=\"wp-image-1996\" style=\"width:450px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/recover-photoshop-files-through-time-machine.png 536w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/recover-photoshop-files-through-time-machine-300x142.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 536px) 100vw, 536px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Browse through the files backed up for your PSD file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When you see the file, select it, and click <strong>Restore<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_to_Prevent_Photoshop_File_Loss\"><\/span>Tips to Prevent Photoshop File Loss<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You should endeavor to take the proactive measures below to safeguard your Photoshop file against losses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u2705Enable the Autosave Feature: Setup your Photoshop Autosave feature to the preferred minute interval you want to automatically save your work. With this, even if there is an unfortunate event, your file will not be lost.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83d\udd10Use the Adobe Creative Cloud for Backup: Save your Photoshop files to the cloud using Adobe Creative Cloud. This allows you to access your files from any device with an internet connection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83d\udd0cUse an Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS): Using a UPS serves as extra power to your computer in case there is an unexpected power outage. It allows you to save your work and shut down your computer properly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are facing the dilemma of recovering an unsaved Photoshop file, you can simply refer to the solutions discussed above. With due diligence in following the steps, you will recover your PSD file seamlessly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_Photoshop_File_Recovery\"><\/span>FAQs on Photoshop File Recovery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are additional insights that can help you with other worries about how to recover a Photoshop file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1\ufe0f\u20e3<strong>How to Turn On the Autosave Feature in PS?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Autosave feature is turned on by default. But for Photoshop versions that don\u2019t have it turned on, this is how to do so:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open Photoshop and click on the Edit menu on the toolbar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on <strong>Preference<\/strong> and select <strong>File Handling<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tick the <strong>Automatically Save Recovery Information Every \u2026 Minutes<\/strong> box.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set the minute interval you want your PSD files to be auto-saved whether 5, 10, 15, 30, or 60 minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>2\ufe0f\u20e3<strong>How to Undo in Photoshop?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How to go back in Adobe Photoshop is pretty easy. All you have to do is press <strong>Ctrl<\/strong> + <strong>Z<\/strong> to go back to the previous state your PSD file was.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another way is to navigate to the Edit menu on the toolbar and click on <strong>Undo<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3\ufe0f\u20e3<strong>How to Force Quit Photoshop?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is how to force quit Photoshop when it becomes unresponsive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udda5\ufe0fWindows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open Task Manager by pressing <strong>Ctrl<\/strong> + <strong>Shift<\/strong> + <strong>Esc<\/strong> at the same time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Browse through the running programs and select <strong>Photoshop<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on <strong>End Task<\/strong> at the bottom-right corner of the Task Manager Window.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udf4fMac:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on the <strong>Apple menu<\/strong> on the top-left corner of the screen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on <strong>Force Quit<\/strong> from the dropdown menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Browse through the running programs and select <strong>Photoshop<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the <strong>Force Quit<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Adobe Photoshop is a popular graphics editor created and published by Adobe Inc. 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