how do i get back a file after i denied saving changes?

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October 13, 2021
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i accidentally closed out of photoshop while working on a project and hit "don't save changes" by mistake. is there a way i can get my file back? ive been working on it for hours 😞

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jane-e

Community Expert

@defaultyrqaptglljm7 wrote:

ive been working on it for hours 😞

It's too late for this time, but it's a best practice not to work for hours without saving. A better idea is to save every few minutes (or when you do something right) and make a copies along the way for really important work.

~ Jane

Grant H

Community Expert

maybe, you can find a recovery file at: C:\Users\***\AppData\Roaming\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CC 2015\AutoRecover

c.pfaffenbichler

Community Expert

As far as I can tell the Recover files are deleted immediately on closing, but if it turns out that’s not the case all the better for the OP.

D Fosse

Community Expert

That's right. The recovery file is always deleted in an orderly shutdown. It's only retained when the application or system crashes without a proper shutdown sequence.

c.pfaffenbichler

Community Expert

I see no option for that.

Did the file contain Smart Objects? If you edited those they might still be in the temp-folders.

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defaultyrqaptglljm7Author

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no, it doesnt contain smart objects. also i suppose it turns out you're right about the recover files being deleted upon closing because i checked for those last night with no luck. bummer. thanks anyways though

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