{"id":117359,"date":"2022-12-15T03:22:12","date_gmt":"2022-12-15T03:22:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/?p=117359"},"modified":"2026-01-15T08:36:33","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T08:36:33","slug":"recover-unsaved-deleted-autocad-files","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/recover-unsaved-deleted-autocad-files\/","title":{"rendered":"<strong>How to Recover AutoCAD Files?<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p class=\"has-text-align-left\">AutoCAD is a Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and drafting software used by industries, project managers, engineers, graphic designers, architects, etc. This software is used for drawing and editing digital 2D and 3D designs. However, it&rsquo;s not uncommon for users to delete AutoCAD files or close the drawing in a jiffy without saving it. Besides, your AutoCAD files can be lost due to various other reasons.<\/p><p>So how would you recover lost, deleted, or unsaved AutoCAD files?<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"top-4-methods-to-recover-lost-autocad-files\"><strong>Top 4 Methods to Recover Lost AutoCAD Files<\/strong><\/h2><p>Here, you can implement some workable methods to get back the lost AutoCAD files.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/How-to-recover-AutoCAD-files.jpg\" alt=\"how to recover AutoCAD files\" class=\"wp-image-117360 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/How-to-recover-AutoCAD-files.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/How-to-recover-AutoCAD-files-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/How-to-recover-AutoCAD-files-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Method 1: Recover Deleted AutoCAD files from Recycle Bin or Trash<\/strong><\/h3><p>If you accidentally delete them, Recycle Bin or Trash will keep these files for 30 days or until you empty them.<\/p><p>If you accidentally delete your AutoCAD files, Recycle Bin or Trash will keep these files for 30 days or until you empty them. If your AutoCAD file is in &ldquo;Recycle Bin&rdquo;, you can easily recover it by following the steps mentioned below:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the Recycle Bin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check your file in Recycle Bin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the file and click &ldquo;Restore&rdquo;.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open restored file from its original location.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\" note-alert wp-block-table\"><strong>Emptied Trash or Recycle Bin! How to recover deleted AutoCAD files?&rsquo;<\/strong><br>If you have emptied Trash or Recycle Bin, AutoCAD images will be no longer available. The only way to get back the permanently deleted files is with the help of a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/photo-recovery-software.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Photo Recovery software.<\/strong><\/a><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Method 2: Recover Unsaved AutoCAD files from AutoSave<\/strong><\/h3><p>You can recover unsaved AutoCAD files using the AutoSave feature of AutoCAD applications. However, this method will only work if you have enabled AutoSave.<\/p><p>To check if AutoSave is enabled, go to <strong>Options<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Open<\/strong> <strong>and<\/strong> <strong>Save<\/strong> tab. If the <strong>Automatic<\/strong> <strong>Save<\/strong> checkbox is enabled, you may recover AutoCAD files.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"706\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/automatic-save-checkbox-4.jpg\" alt=\"AutoCAD automatic checkbox\" class=\"wp-image-117361 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/automatic-save-checkbox-4.jpg 706w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/automatic-save-checkbox-4-300x245.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 706px) 100vw, 706px\" \/><\/figure><p><strong>How to recover AutoCAD files using AutoSave?<\/strong><\/p><p>By default, the unsaved files of AutoCAD are saved at <strong><em>C:\\Users\\username\\AppData\\Local\\Temp <\/em><\/strong>with .sv$ extension on Windows PC and <strong><em>\/Users\/username\/Documents\/Autodesk\/Autosave<\/em><\/strong> on macOS if your AutoCAD application or system closes unexpectedly.<\/p><p>Next time, after the CAD file loss, the Drawing Recovery Manager will appear when you again open the application. It contains an active drawing of when the crash occurred and also shows AutoSave and backup files. You can open the AutoSave file directly in AutoCAD without having to rename those files.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"344\" height=\"470\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/recover-autocad-files-from-autosave.jpg\" alt=\"recover AutoCAD files from AutoSave\" class=\"wp-image-117362 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/recover-autocad-files-from-autosave.jpg 344w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/recover-autocad-files-from-autosave-220x300.jpg 220w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 344px) 100vw, 344px\" \/><\/figure><p class=\"note-alert\"><strong>Note &ndash; <\/strong>The Drawing Recovery Manager in AutoCAD cannot be launched during normal working session to see the backup or AutoSave files of the current drawing.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Method 3: Recover Lost AutoCAD files from Backup Files<\/strong><\/h3><p>If a saved AutoCAD file is lost, the easiest way is to restore it from backup files; they are stored in the same folder as AutoCAD drawing (DWG) file. To recover the DWG file from the backup, follow these steps:<\/p><p class=\"note-alert\"><strong>Note &ndash; <\/strong>This method will only work if you have enabled &lsquo;Create backup copy with each save&rsquo; in the AutoCAD file.<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the <strong>folder<\/strong> containing your AutoCAD drawings.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"570\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/search-bak-file-1.jpg\" alt=\"search for bak files\" class=\"wp-image-117363 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/search-bak-file-1.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/search-bak-file-1-300x244.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Locate the <strong>backup<\/strong> <strong>file<\/strong> you want with the extension of .bak.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click on the <strong>file<\/strong> and select <strong>Rename<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"570\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Rename-autocad-backup-file-to-dwg-2.jpg\" alt=\"rename autocad backup file to dwg 2\" class=\"wp-image-117364 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Rename-autocad-backup-file-to-dwg-2.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Rename-autocad-backup-file-to-dwg-2-300x244.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Change the extension from <strong>.bak to .dwg<\/strong>. Then open the file in <strong>AutoCAD<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"570\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Renamed-autocad-backup-file-3.jpg\" alt=\"Renamed AutoCAD backup file 3\" class=\"wp-image-117365 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Renamed-autocad-backup-file-3.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Renamed-autocad-backup-file-3-300x244.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Method 4: Recover Deleted AutoCAD files Using Software<\/strong><\/h3><p>If you mistakenly deleted your AutoCAD file and unable to locate it in Recycle Bin, recovery software is the best choice for you in this condition.<\/p><p>As it contains 2D or 3D image data, a dedicated photo recovery software can help you to recover your lost AutoCAD like Stellar Photo Recovery that supports AutoCAD file format recovery. The software can recover lost or deleted DWG, CDR, PSD, PNG, JPEG, and other file types.<\/p><p>If the AutoCAD drawings are lost because of formatting or drive corruption, there is also a good chance of 2D and 3D design recovery using professional software.<\/p><p><strong>Steps to Recover AutoCAD files using a software<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Download and install <strong>Stellar Photo Recovery<\/strong> software on the computer.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.stellarinfo.com\/StellarPhotoRecovery-Blog.exe\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-80481 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/images\/free-download-windows.png\" alt=\"Download for Windows\"><\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.stellarinfo.com\/StellarPhotoRecovery-B.dmg.zip\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-80484 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/images\/free-download-Mac.png\" alt=\"Download for Mac\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Launch the software and choose the file type you wish to recover. <\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"apply-gradient-on-post-images\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/public\/image\/catalog\/screenshot\/photo-recovery-win\/photo-standard-screen1.png\" alt=\"Stellar Photo Recovery- Select\"><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select the <strong>location<\/strong> from where you want to recover AutoCAD files.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"apply-gradient-on-post-images\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/public\/image\/catalog\/screenshot\/photo-recovery-win\/photo-standard-screen2.png\" alt=\"select location to scan\"><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Before scanning, click <strong>Settings<\/strong> at the top menu bar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the <strong>Advanced Settings<\/strong> window, select the <strong>File List<\/strong> icon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the <strong>Photo Format<\/strong> list, uncheck all the <strong>formats <\/strong>except <strong>AutoCAD<\/strong> and click <strong>Close<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/select-autocad-file-format-stellar-photo-recovery-2.jpg\" alt=\"select AutoCAD file format Stellar Photo Recovery-2\" class=\"wp-image-117367 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/select-autocad-file-format-stellar-photo-recovery-2.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/select-autocad-file-format-stellar-photo-recovery-2-257x300.jpg 257w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click <strong>Scan<\/strong>. Once the scan is completed, select and <strong>Preview<\/strong> the recovered AutoCAD files.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"apply-gradient-on-post-images\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/public\/image\/catalog\/screenshot\/photo-recovery-win\/photo-standard-screen3.png\" alt=\"preview the recovered file Stellar Photo Recovery-3\"><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click <strong>Recover<\/strong> and select a <strong>destination<\/strong> to save the recovered CAD files.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"to-wrap-up\"><strong>To Wrap Up<\/strong><\/h2><p>When the backup file or Recycle Bin is no help, trust Stellar Photo Recovery software to recover lost or deleted AutoCAD files. It is the best and most efficient way to restore hundreds of designs from AutoCAD in no time. Above all, remember to keep the AutoSave option turned on in AutoCAD to avoid any file loss.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq\"><strong>FAQ<\/strong><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AutoCAD is a Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and drafting software used by industries,&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/recover-unsaved-deleted-autocad-files\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\"><strong>How to Recover AutoCAD Files?<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":79,"featured_media":117388,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[4062,4063,5340,4064,4065],"class_list":["post-117359","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-photo-recovery","tag-autocad-files","tag-recover-autocad-files","tag-recover-autocad-sv-files","tag-recover-lost-autocad-files","tag-recover-unsaved-autocad-files","entry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to Recover AutoCAD Files? | Stellar<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Lost or deleted AutoCAD drawings? 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