I accidentally deleted some photos and videos from my Instagram and I’m desperate to get them back — is data recovery actually possible? Does Instagram have a built-in recovery option, and if not, are there any third-party tools that can reliably restore deleted Instagram media?
Yes—Instagram has a built-in Recently Deleted folder where you can restore deleted photos, videos, Reels, and Stories for a limited time. Go to Instagram > Profile > ☰ > Your activity > Recently Deleted, then select the content and tap Restore.
If it’s no longer there, recovery is usually only possible from a backup on your phone, cloud storage, or by downloading your Instagram account data. For viewing or saving Instagram content going forward, Picnobi is a helpful tool for anonymously viewing Stories, Highlights, and saving photos or videos.