Recover Deleted MPO Files: 3 Proven Methods

Overview of MPO Files

MPO (Multi-Picture Object) files are commonly created by digital cameras, particularly Fujifilm and Sony devices, to store multiple images in one file. They are often used for 3D photography or to combine stereoscopic images. But like other file formats, MPO files are also prone to data loss on camera memory cards or computers, especially if they capture irreplaceable memories or important project work.

If you’ve accidentally deleted or lost an MPO file, don’t panic. With the right steps, recover deleted MPO files is possible on Windows. Let’s walk through practical solutions.

How to Recover Deleted MPO Files on Windows

Before diving into technical solutions, it’s important to know that deleted files aren’t always gone forever. In many cases, they remain on the storage device until overwritten. That means you have a chance to perform MPO file recovery if you act quickly. After discovering the loss of MPO file, remember to stop using the storage device to prevent the MPO files from being overwritten.

Check the Recycle Bin

If you deleted (not permanently deleted) an MPO file on Windows, it will be moved to the Recycle Bin until the bin is emptied. Checking the Recycle Bin first would be the smartest and simplest option. However, if you deleted files from an external hard drive, such as a camera's SD card or a USB drive, the deleted file will not appear in the Windows Recycle Bin. But this is not the case if it happens on a Mac.

Step 1. Double click the Recycle Bin icon to open it.

Step 2. Locate the MPO file you wish to recover from the deleted items.

Step 3. Right click on it and choose "Restore" to bring it back to its original location.

Check for Backups

If the MPO file does not appear in the Recycle Bin, it may have been permanently deleted. However, if you have used any backup tools such as File History, Backup and Restore, or cloud backup tools for backup, you can restore the lost files from the backup.

File History

File History is a completely free built-in backup tool for Windows. If you have enabled File History on Windows and backed up MPO files before they were lost, you can directly use "Restore Previous Versions" to recover the files.

Step 1. Locate the folder where the deleted MPO files were stored and right click on it.

Step 2. Choose "Restore previous versions" from the context menu.

Step 3. Select a desired version from the list of versions and click "Restore" to return the folder to previous state.

Backup and Restore (Windows 7)

Backup and Restore is another backup feature built-in Windows, which can save a full system image and allow you to restore personal files when you need. Here's how to recover MPO file using Backup and Restore.

Step 1. Open "Backup Settings" and click "Go to Backup and Restore (Windows 7)".

Step 2. Choose "Select another backup to restore files from" and select a created backup including the lost MPO files.

Step 3. Select the MOP files to restore from the backup by clicking "Browse for files/folders".

Step 4. Choose a destination folder to save the recovered files and click "Restore" to start the process.

Once the process is finished, you can check the recovered files by clicking on "View restored files".

Cloud backup (OneDrive)

Cloud backup tools are gaining increasing popularity among users due to their convenience. If you have backed up your MPO photos using cloud backup tools such as OneDrive, Dropbox, or Google Drive, you can directly retrieve the deleted files from the cloud.

Step 1. Sign in OneDrive with your account (take OneDrive as an example here).

Step 2. Select "Recycle bin" section, locate the files you want to recover.

Step 3. Click "Restore" to recover the files from OneDrive.

Recover Deleted MPO Files with MyRecover [No Backup Prior]

If a file has been permanently deleted and no backups are available, does that mean the MPO file is lost forever? Not at all. In such cases, the professional data recovery tool MyRecover will be able to help you retrieve the lost data. It can scan all the drives on your computer and offer an opportunity to recover files from internal drives or external drives.

Why choose MyRecover?

✅Intuitive interface requiring no technical expertise.

✅Support 1,000+ file types, including documents, images, videos, emails, and more.

✅Support NTFS, FAT32, exFAT, ReFS in Windows 11/10/8/7 & Windows Server.

✅Handle 500+ Data Loss Scenarios, including data recovery from deleted partition, formatted hard drive, emptied Recycle Bin, system crash, virus attack, etc.

✅Compatible with all storage devices: USB drives, HDDs, SSDs, SD cards, etc.

✅Dual scan modes: Quick Scan for speed, Deep Scan for thorough recovery.

Step 1. Download and install MyRecover on your computer from Microsoft Store, avoid installing it on the drive with lost MPO files.

Step 2. Launch it and select the drive where the MPO files were originally stored, then click "Scan". If you deleted the file from a camera or other external hard drive, you first need to remove the SD card or memory card from the camera, then connect it to your computer using a card reader.

Step 3. Select "Path" tab, locate the files you want to recover according to their original storage path, then click "Recover". Similarly, you can also select the "Type" section, through which you can quickly access the files you intend to recover by file type.

Step 4. Choose a safe location to save the recovered files.

When the process is finished, the message "Files have been recovered successfully" will pop out. You can access the recovered files by clicking on the destination folder path or "Browse" button.

Tips for Prevent Future MPO Deletion

To reduce the risk of losing MPO files in future, keep these practices in mind. This can effectively reduce the possibility of data loss:

• Always back up your photos to at least two locations (cloud + external drive).
• Avoid pulling out SD cards from cameras or PCs without ejecting them properly.
• Regularly check and update your backup strategy.
• Avoid leaving them in temporary or “Downloads” folders where they can be accidentally cleared.

FAQs:

Q1: How to retrieve permanently deleted media?

With recovery tools like MyRecover, even files deleted permanently (Shift + Delete) can often be restored as long as they haven’t been overwritten.

Q2: How do I bring back something I accidentally deleted?

First, you can check the Recycle Bin and backups. If neither works, move to specialized recovery software like MyRecover. It features an intuitive design, so even novice users can complete data recovery with just a few clicks on the icons.

Q3: How to find a missing Recycle Bin?

When the Recycle Bin missing on Windows, you can try to make it reappear through desktop icon settings. If that fails, you can also rebuild a Recycle Bin.

Conclusion

If you accidentally deleted precious MPO files, don't worry too much—you're not alone. Whether you use Windows' built-in tools or MyRecover, there's a good chance to recover the lost MPO files. For users with more advanced needs, MyRecover also offers a Professional version. It allows unlimited data recovery capacity and supports the function of previewing file contents.