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URGENT: I have accedentally deleted an important figma file and deleted it from the trash

  • April 20, 2026
  • 3 replies
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FadySamirSamuel

Hello Figma Support,

I urgently need help recovering an important Figma file that was accidentally deleted. I also deleted it from the trash, and I’m hoping it may still be recoverable on your side.

 

This file is important and time-sensitive. Please let me know whether recovery is possible, and if so, what information you need from me to help restore it.

Thank you for your urgent assistance.

Best regards,

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Gayani_S
Figmate
  • Community Support
  • April 20, 2026

Hey ​@FadySamirSamuel, thanks for reaching out!

Just to confirm, when you say it was deleted from trash, was it permanently deleted by taking the following steps?

  • Going to Trash
  • Right-clicking the file → Permanently delete
  • Confirming the deletion

If that’s the case, unfortunately permanently deleting a file will get rid of the file forever for everyone who has access to it. This action cannot be reversed.

Find more info on delete and restore files in our Help Center article: https://help.figma.com/hc/en-us/articles/360047512294-Delete-and-restore-files#delete

 

If you’re unsure that step was completed, you can share the file link with me. I’m happy to check on my end and confirm whether it’s been permanently deleted or if there’s any way to restore it. 

 


FadySamirSamuel

Hey ​@FadySamirSamuel, thanks for reaching out!

Just to confirm, when you say it was deleted from trash, was it permanently deleted by taking the following steps?

  • Going to Trash
  • Right-clicking the file → Permanently delete
  • Confirming the deletion

If that’s the case, unfortunately permanently deleting a file will get rid of the file forever for everyone who has access to it. This action cannot be reversed.

Find more info on delete and restore files in our Help Center article: https://help.figma.com/hc/en-us/articles/360047512294-Delete-and-restore-files#delete

 

If you’re unsure that step was completed, you can share the file link with me. I’m happy to check on my end and confirm whether it’s been permanently deleted or if there’s any way to restore it. 

 

I have deleted it from the trash by mistake


Gayani_S
Figmate
  • Community Support
  • April 22, 2026

I’m really sorry this happened! Unfortunately, once a file has been permanently deleted from the trash, it’s removed for everyone with access and that action can’t be undone or restored on our end.

I’m sorry I’m not able to help further here, let me know if there is anything else I can help with!