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How to Recover Deleted MPO Files (5 Ways)
This article describes 5 easy & efficient methods to recover deleted MPO images on Windows and Mac. Scroll down to learn more.
By Ivy / Updated on December 23, 2024
What is an MPO file?
An MPO file is a special type of image file saved in the Multi Picture Object (MPO) format that can be used in the realm of 3D photography and allows for an immersive viewing experience.
You can also use it to store stereoscopic images. It combines two separate 2D .JPG images to create a single 3D image while the two 2D images represent the left and right views of the scene.
In addition, you can use the following software to open MPO files:
- StereoPhoto Maker (Windows)
- Microsoft Photos (Windows)
- MPO Explorer (Windows)
- CyberLink PowerDVD 21 (Windows)
- Apple Preview (macOS)
- StereoPhotoView (Linux), etc.
How to recover deleted MPO files on Windows
Here we'll describe how to recover deleted MPO files on Windows in 3 useful methods.
Method 1. Recover deleted MPO files with recovery software
Please don't do any operation that results in data overwriting, making data recovery more difficult.
- Continue using hard disk after recognizing data loss.
- Add new data to hard disk with deleted images.
- Format hard disk after deleting photos.
In addition, you need to start MPO file recovery as soon as possible as scheduling can also affect the success rate of data recovery. At this time, you need professional photo recovery software to help you.
Supported by AOMEI Tech, the leading benchmark of the data security industry, MyRecover is good at recovering deleted/lost images (MPO, JPG, JPEG, GIF, BMP, ORF, CR3, etc.) from computer hard drives, external disks, USB drives, SD cards, etc.
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- ✅Recover about90+ image formats, from MPO toJPG, JPEG, PNG, RAW,RGB, PSD, 3DM, 3FR, ABM, ART, ARW,BLD, etc.
- ✅MyRecover runsQuick Scan&Deep Scanautomatically to search all the recoverable files.
- ✅Specify the filename, extension, data type, etc., to locate files quickly.
- ✅Recover specific files or foldersinstead of all.
- ✅Support NTFS, FAT32, exFAT, and ReFS file systems andcompatible with Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, or Sever PCs.
- ✅Handle data loss scenarios such as deletion, disk formatting,lost partition, system crashes, or virus attacks.
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Please store the retrieved MPO images in a new location to avoid data overwriting.
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The Trial version of MyRecover can only be demonstrated. You need to upgrade MyRecover before recovering.
Step 1. Install and launch MyRecover on your Windows> Hover the mouse over the drive containing deleted MPO files > click Scan.
Step 2. MyRecover will automatically run Quick and Deep Scan to scan your selected drive and find all the recoverable files. They will be saved in the Deleted Files, Recycle Bin, or Other Missing Files folders.
Step 3. Check the sidebar directories to find deleted MPO images in the original location. Or try to search or filter items in the following.
- Data type: Specify the "Image" data type to target the filter range.
- Date modified: Set the date (today, yesterday, last 7/30 days, etc.)
- Size: Filter the file size (<128KB, 128KB~1MB, 1MB~ 512MB, etc.)
- Name/Extension: Type the filenames or extension (.mpo) of your desired files to narrow it down.
Step 4. Once found, double-click to preview and select the deleted MPO images. Then, click the Recover x files button and select a new location to save the recovered files.
Method 2. Restore recently deleted MPO files from Recycle Bin
Windows operating systems provide a Recycle Bin that temporarily stores deleted MPO and other files. If your files are deleted recently, try to check and recover deleted files from Recycle Bin.
» Please open your desktop Recycle Bin > find your deleted MPO file > right-click on it > select Restore to get your wanted MPO image to its previously saved path.
Method 3. Restore deleted or lost MPO files via File History
If you use Shift + Delete keys while deleting files or empty the Recycle Bin, try to check if there is any backup available. File History is a free backup software that can back up all the users' folders. If your missing MPO files are there, try to restore them from File History.
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File History is designed to back up files in Documents, Music, Pictures, Videos, Desktop folders, and offline OneDrive files saved on PCs. Please ensure your MPO files are in one of these folder.
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File History also helps to recover overwritten Word documents from previous versions.
Step 1. Go to Control Panel > System and Security > File History and select Restore your files with File History.
Step 2. Click the Restore personal files button.
Step 3. Browse the latest backup to find your MPO files and click Restore to get them back to their original path.
How to recover deleted MPO files on Mac
Besides, there are two others ways to recover deleted MPO files on Mac OS.
Method 1. Restore recently deleted MPO from Mac Trash
For accidentally and recently deleted MPO files, Mac users can get these accidentally/recently deleted MPO files from Trash.
» Find the corresponding Trash Bin in the Dock > find the deleted MPO file you prefer > right-click on it > choose Put Back.
Method 2. Recover deleted MPO files via Time Machine
If you’ve permanently deleted MPO files, Time Machine can be your solution. It's a free backup software provided by Apple that can automatically generate backups at regular intervals, including hourly, daily, and weekly.
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You don’t have to launch a window if your lost files were previously stored on the desktop.
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If you want to make your Time Machine show on the desktop, go to the Apple menu > click System Preferences > Time Machine > Show Time Machine in menu bar.
Step 1. Open the window where you lost MPO files.
Step 2. Click the Launchpad icon in the Dock, find Time Machine, and click Enter Time Machine.
Step 3. Use the up and down arrows to locate the MPO files you need to restore.
Step 4. Click Restore to recover your needed MPO images, then your lost data will come back to the previous location.
How to avoid losing MPO files
You may not want to lose any data. It's necessary to take some prevention measures in the following.
- Please keep your Windows/Mac OS or installed app up to date for better compatibility. Sometimes, it can cause file corruption or data loss.
- Avoid granting access to unknown users to safeguard your files.
- Avoid downloading suspicious or unrecognized files by your antivirus program.
- Run a reliable antivirus program to protect against viruses, spyware, malware, etc.
- Always make regular backups to prevent your MPO images from data loss at the source.
At this point, here comes a friendly and more flexible Windows backup utility, AOMEI Backupper Standard which offers you easier operating steps and richer backup choices.
Step 1. Launch AOMEI Backupper on your Windows PC. Then, select File Backup.
Step 2. Click Add Folder/Add File to add the files or folder you want to back up.
Step 3. Click Schedule Backup to enable Daily, Weekly, and Monthly based on your needs. Then click the Start Backup button.
Wrapping things up
This article mainly describes how to recover deleted MPO images on Windows and Mac and there are 5 methods in total. The best one is to use powerful data recovery software like MyRecover. It can thoroughly scan your disk to find all recoverable data and save them in the corresponding folder.
But that doesn't mean you can ignore data protection. It's also necessary to backup deleted MPO or other important files, preferably to create a set and forget scheduled task. So you don't need to worry about data loss.
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