Avoid losing photos or videos

To prevent missing photos or videos in the future, make sure:

1. You keep your backup turned on, or understand how changing your backup settings impacts Google Photos. Learn more about backup .
2. You don't permanently delete items, or misplace them in your archive. Learn more about trash and archive .
3. You check your Google Photos device foldersif your hide settings are set to "Hide all" or "Hide clutter." Learn more about hiding photos from other apps .
4. You check your recently added itemsto quickly find photos and videos in the order they were backed up. Learn how to find recently added items .