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How to Restore a Previous Photo Version in OneDrive
Restore a previous version of a OneDrive photo by right-clicking it, choosing Version history, and selecting Restore on a version from the past 30 days.
To restore an earlier version of a family photo in OneDrive, you can use the version history tool, which works with photos, videos, and other file types Microsoft Support. You can access this feature by right-clicking the specific file and selecting "Version history" to view and restore previous iterations Microsoft Support.
How OneDrive retains photo versions
OneDrive's version history functionality supports all file types, which includes photos alongside PDFs, CAD files, videos, and Microsoft 365 files Microsoft Support. The platform retains this file version history for 30 days Microsoft Support. If you are signed in using a work or school account, your administrator may have turned off document versioning Microsoft Support.
Restoring an earlier photo version online
When restoring an earlier version, you must select files one at a time, as the system only allows you to restore a single file at once Microsoft Support. To begin the process, select the file you want to restore, right-click it, and then select "Version history" Microsoft Support.
In the Version History pane, select the ellipses (...) next to the version of the document you want to restore, and then click "Restore" Microsoft Support. As a practical suggestion, verify the date and time stamp before clicking the button to help confirm you are picking the intended edit.
Restoring a previous version on a PC
If you have installed the OneDrive sync app on your PC, you can perform this task directly within File Explorer Microsoft Support. Locate the photo in File Explorer, right-click the file you want to restore to an earlier version, and select "Version history" Microsoft Support.
In the menu that appears, select the ellipses (...) next to the specific version you want, and click "Restore" Microsoft Support.
