00:00If Adobe Photoshop closed unexpectedly or crashed before you could save your work,
00:03you can often recover your file using the built-in auto recover folder or recent files list.
00:08Method 1. Relaunch Photoshop. Open Photoshop again. Frequently, if the program crashed or
00:13closed unexpectedly, it will automatically reopen your project with a recovered tag in the title bar.
00:18If your file appears, immediately go to File then Save As and save it to your desired location.
00:24Method 2. Check the auto recover folder windows. If Photoshop opens blank,
00:28Photoshop may have stored a temporary backup in the hidden app data folder.
00:32Press the Windows key plus R on your keyboard to open the run dialog box. Type print at data's percent
00:39and press enter. Navigate to Adobe then Adobe Photoshop your version for example 2026 then auto recover.
00:46Look inside this folder for your unsaved file. It may appear as a temporary .pscb or .ps file.
00:51Right click the file, select open with and choose Adobe Photoshop.
00:54Immediately. Save the file properly using File then Save As.
00:59Method 3. Check the auto recover folder Mac Open Finder. Click Go in the top menu bar,
01:04then select Go to Folder or press Shift plus Command plus G.
01:08Type Type Library Containers. Com.Adobe. Photoshop version data library preferences,
01:14Adobe Photoshop version. Settings, auto recover paths can vary slightly depending on your Mac OS and Photoshop version.
01:20If a recovery file is present, open it in Photoshop and save it immediately.
01:26Method 4. Check recent files, open Photoshop and go to File then Open Recent.
01:30Check if a recent version or a flattened temp version of your project is listed there.
01:34Are you using Windows or Mac? Did Photoshop crash? Or did you accidentally click Don't save when closing?
01:40Joseph IT Adobe Photoshop 2025 Recover Unsaved Crash Project.
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