How can I recover deleted photos after emptying trash on iMac?

While trying to clean up my photos ready for a new computer I accidentally deleted 'Pictures' in 'Finder' and and then emptied Trash. Can i get them back?

If the worst comes to the worst they seem to all be on my phone and iPad

BTW i get this message Photos cannot find the System Photo Library named “Photos Library.photoslibrary”


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Posted on Feb 1, 2025 05:13 AM

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Feb 1, 2025 06:33 AM in response to JudeCoy

First, you'll need to create a new Photos library:


Create additional photo libraries in Photos on Mac - Apple SupportI


Then if the photos are on an iPad or iPhone, you can sync them to your Mac either through iCloud or via this method:


Sync your iPhone, iPad, or iPod using your computer - Apple Support


Once you get them back, you would be well served to make backups of your photos and other important data, just in case something like this happens in the future.




Regards.


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