Recover Deleted Files on Mac —
Mac File Recovery

Accidentally deleted files on your Mac may still be recoverable. Rtriva helps you recover files from macOS systems using a safe, read-only scan — without relying on backups.

Recover deleted files from macOS

Read-only scan — no data modification

Preview files before recovery

See Pricing

Read-only scan; files stay on your device•After purchase, scan your selected drive and preview detected files before recovery.

Compatible with: macOS (Intel & Apple Silicon)

Macintosh HD Scan

APFS

Trash Bin Found2,301 Files

How Mac File Recovery Works

When files are deleted on macOS, they are not always removed immediately.

Until the storage space is reused, deleted files may still exist on the disk.

Rtriva scans Mac drives in read-only mode to locate recoverable files without changing existing data.

Safe disk scanning

Rtriva scans Mac internal drives and connected storage without writing data.

File system analysis

Recoverable files are identified from macOS file systems such as APFS and HFS+

Clear preview results

Files are listed with names and formats, allowing preview before recovery.

Important Note

Mac file recovery works best when recovery is attempted as soon as possible after deletion.

Recover Deleted Files on Mac in 3 Simple Steps

Select the Mac Drive

Launch Rtriva and choose the Mac drive or volume where files were deleted.

Run a Read-Only Scan

Start a safe scan to search for deleted files without modifying the drive.

Safe Scan

Preview and Recover

Preview recoverable files and restore only what you need to a different location.

See Pricing

Common Mac File Loss Scenarios

File loss on macOS often happens during everyday use. If the drive is still accessible, recovery may still be possible.

Accidentally Deleted Files

Files deleted by mistake may still be recoverable before being overwritten.

Emptied Trash

Files removed from the Trash may still exist on the disk temporarily.

Files Missing After System Update

Files may appear missing after macOS updates or user profile changes.

Unexpected App or System Crash

Crashes can interrupt file operations and cause data loss.

External Storage Used on Mac

Recover files from external drives connected to macOS systems.

Note: Rtriva focuses on logical file recovery only and does not restore files from backups.

Supported Mac Devices & File Types

Internal Storage

Mac internal HDDs and SSDs

External Media

External hard drives used on macOS
USB storage devices connected to Mac
SD and memory cards used on Mac systems

The storage device must be detected by macOS.

Documents

DOC · DOCX · XLS · XLSX · PPT · PPTX · PDF · TXT · RTF

Photos & Images

JPG · JPEG · PNG · BMP · TIFF · GIF · HEIC

Videos

MP4 · MOV · AVI · MKV · MTS

Audio

MP3 · WAV · AAC · M4A

Archives & Others

ZIP · RAR · 7Z · DMG

APFS

Apple File System (macOS 10.13+)

HFS+

Mac OS Extended (Older macOS)

Mac File Recovery FAQ

Can I recover deleted files on Mac?

Yes, in many cases. If the storage space hasn't been overwritten, deleted files may still be recoverable.

Can I recover files after emptying the Trash on Mac?

Sometimes. Files may still exist temporarily until new data overwrites them.

Is Mac file recovery safe?

Yes. Rtriva scans drives in read-only mode and does not modify existing data.

Can I preview files before recovery?

Yes. Previewing helps confirm which files are recoverable before restoring them.

Does this use Time Machine backups?

No. Rtriva recovers files directly from the disk and does not rely on backups.

Does Mac file recovery work on Apple Silicon Macs?

Yes. Rtriva supports both Intel and Apple Silicon Macs.

More Data Recovery Features You May Need

Rtriva supports additional data recovery scenarios beyond Mac file recovery.

Hard Drive Recovery

Recover data from internal and external hard drives.

SD Card Recovery

Recover photos, videos, and files from SD and microSD cards.

Recycle Bin Recovery

Restore files deleted from the Recycle Bin or Trash.

Disk Image Recovery

Recover files from disk image files.

Crashed System Recovery

Recover files from systems that fail to boot normally.

Recover with confidence, decide clearly.

See Pricing

Recover Deleted Files on Mac —
Mac File Recovery

Accidentally deleted files on your Mac may still be recoverable. Rtriva helps you recover files from macOS systems using a safe, read-only scan — without relying on backups.

Recover deleted files from macOS

Read-only scan — no data modification

Preview files before recovery

See Pricing

Read-only scan; files stay on your device•After purchase, scan your selected drive and preview detected files before recovery.

Compatible with: macOS (Intel & Apple Silicon)

Macintosh HD Scan

APFS

Trash Bin Found2,301 Files

How Mac File Recovery Works

When files are deleted on macOS, they are not always removed immediately.

Until the storage space is reused, deleted files may still exist on the disk.

Rtriva scans Mac drives in read-only mode to locate recoverable files without changing existing data.

Safe disk scanning

Rtriva scans Mac internal drives and connected storage without writing data.

File system analysis

Recoverable files are identified from macOS file systems such as APFS and HFS+

Clear preview results

Files are listed with names and formats, allowing preview before recovery.

Important Note

Mac file recovery works best when recovery is attempted as soon as possible after deletion.

Recover Deleted Files on Mac in 3 Simple Steps

Select the Mac Drive

Launch Rtriva and choose the Mac drive or volume where files were deleted.

Run a Read-Only Scan

Start a safe scan to search for deleted files without modifying the drive.

Safe Scan

Preview and Recover

Preview recoverable files and restore only what you need to a different location.

See Pricing

Common Mac File Loss Scenarios

File loss on macOS often happens during everyday use. If the drive is still accessible, recovery may still be possible.

Accidentally Deleted Files

Files deleted by mistake may still be recoverable before being overwritten.

Emptied Trash

Files removed from the Trash may still exist on the disk temporarily.

Files Missing After System Update

Files may appear missing after macOS updates or user profile changes.

Unexpected App or System Crash

Crashes can interrupt file operations and cause data loss.

External Storage Used on Mac

Recover files from external drives connected to macOS systems.

Note: Rtriva focuses on logical file recovery only and does not restore files from backups.

Supported Mac Devices & File Types

Internal Storage

Mac internal HDDs and SSDs

External Media

External hard drives used on macOS
USB storage devices connected to Mac
SD and memory cards used on Mac systems

The storage device must be detected by macOS.

Documents

DOC · DOCX · XLS · XLSX · PPT · PPTX · PDF · TXT · RTF

Photos & Images

JPG · JPEG · PNG · BMP · TIFF · GIF · HEIC

Videos

MP4 · MOV · AVI · MKV · MTS

Audio

MP3 · WAV · AAC · M4A

Archives & Others

ZIP · RAR · 7Z · DMG

APFS

Apple File System (macOS 10.13+)

HFS+

Mac OS Extended (Older macOS)

Mac File Recovery FAQ

Can I recover deleted files on Mac?

Yes, in many cases. If the storage space hasn't been overwritten, deleted files may still be recoverable.

Can I recover files after emptying the Trash on Mac?

Sometimes. Files may still exist temporarily until new data overwrites them.

Is Mac file recovery safe?

Yes. Rtriva scans drives in read-only mode and does not modify existing data.

Can I preview files before recovery?

Yes. Previewing helps confirm which files are recoverable before restoring them.

Does this use Time Machine backups?

No. Rtriva recovers files directly from the disk and does not rely on backups.

Does Mac file recovery work on Apple Silicon Macs?

Yes. Rtriva supports both Intel and Apple Silicon Macs.

More Data Recovery Features You May Need

Rtriva supports additional data recovery scenarios beyond Mac file recovery.

Recover with confidence, decide clearly.

See Pricing