{"id":8654,"date":"2024-11-12T14:23:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-12T14:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/?p=8654"},"modified":"2024-11-12T14:23:00","modified_gmt":"2024-11-12T14:23:00","slug":"how-to-recover-deleted-excel-file-on-mac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/how-to-recover-deleted-excel-file-on-mac\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Recover Deleted Excel File on Mac"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/how-to-recover-deleted-excel-file-on-mac\/#start_with_basic_search_and_trash_recovery\" title=\"Start with Basic Search and Trash Recovery\">Start with Basic Search and Trash Recovery<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/how-to-recover-deleted-excel-file-on-mac\/#search_for_lost_excel_file_with_finders_filters\" title=\"Search for Lost Excel File with Finder\u2019s Filters\">Search for Lost Excel File with Finder\u2019s Filters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/how-to-recover-deleted-excel-file-on-mac\/#nothing_in_finder_check_the_trash_for_recently_deleted_files\" title=\"Nothing in Finder? Check the Trash for Recently Deleted Files\">Nothing in Finder? Check the Trash for Recently Deleted Files<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/how-to-recover-deleted-excel-file-on-mac\/#how_to_recover_deleted_excel_files_on_mac_with_backups_if_you_have_them\" title=\"How to Recover Deleted Excel Files on Mac with Backups (If You Have Them)\">How to Recover Deleted Excel Files on Mac with Backups (If You Have Them)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/how-to-recover-deleted-excel-file-on-mac\/#option_a_time_machine\" title=\"Option A Time Machine\">Option A Time Machine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/how-to-recover-deleted-excel-file-on-mac\/#option_b_cloud_backups\" title=\"Option B Cloud Backups\">Option B Cloud Backups<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/how-to-recover-deleted-excel-file-on-mac\/#no_backups_recover_deleted_excel_files_on_mac_with_data_recovery_tools\" title=\"No Backups? Recover Deleted Excel Files on Mac with Data Recovery Tools\">No Backups? Recover Deleted Excel Files on Mac with Data Recovery Tools<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/how-to-recover-deleted-excel-file-on-mac\/#how_to_use_disk_drill_to_recover_a_permanently_deleted_excel_file\" title=\"How to Use Disk Drill to Recover a Permanently Deleted Excel File\">How to Use Disk Drill to Recover a Permanently Deleted Excel File<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/how-to-recover-deleted-excel-file-on-mac\/#final_thoughts\" title=\"Final Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/how-to-recover-deleted-excel-file-on-mac\/#faq\" title=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/how-to-recover-deleted-excel-file-on-mac\/#how_to_recover_a_lost_excel_file_on_a_mac_without_software\" title=\"How to recover a lost Excel file on a Mac without software?\">How to recover a lost Excel file on a Mac without software?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/how-to-recover-deleted-excel-file-on-mac\/#can_overwritten_excel_files_be_recovered\" title=\"Can overwritten Excel files be recovered?\">Can overwritten Excel files be recovered?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/how-to-recover-deleted-excel-file-on-mac\/#how_much_time_do_i_have_to_recover_an_excel_file_i_just_deleted\" title=\"How much time do I have to recover an Excel file I just deleted?\">How much time do I have to recover an Excel file I just deleted?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Ever deleted an Excel file on your Mac and thought, \u201cEh, I don\u2019t need that\u201d\u2014until you realize it held critical info you now desperately need? Or maybe you cleaned out some files, only to find out you tossed something important? While it might feel like the file is gone forever, there are actually solid ways to bring it back. Our team has helped plenty of people recover their deleted Excel files on Macs, and after years of handling file mishaps, we\u2019ve put together a few simple steps to help you find lost Excel files on Mac. Let\u2019s get started.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"start_with_basic_search_and_trash_recovery\"><\/span>Start with Basic Search and Trash Recovery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You should always start with the simplest steps to recover your deleted Excel file on a Mac. Maybe it\u2019s not even deleted\u2014just hiding somewhere. Let&#8217;s run through a couple of quick methods to find it.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"search_for_lost_excel_file_with_finders_filters\"><\/span>Search for Lost Excel File with Finder\u2019s Filters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can use Finder\u2019s search to look across your Mac quickly and thoroughly; it has all kinds of filters to narrow down your results. <strong>Here\u2019s how to make the most of it:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Click the Finder icon in your Dock.<img fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-8547 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/finder-dock.jpg\" alt=\"Click the Finder icon in your Dock\" width=\"524\" height=\"242\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Enter the file name if you remember it. If not, type \u201c<em>.xls\u201d or \u201c<\/em>.xlsx\u201d to display all Excel files on your Mac. This pulls up every Excel file.<img class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-8659 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/finder-xls.jpg\" alt=\"Type \u201c.xls\u201d or \u201c.xlsx\" width=\"2190\" height=\"1386\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Use the &#8220;+&#8221; button below the search bar to refine your results.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Here are some specific tips for filtering:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Date Modified<\/strong> \u2013 Set this to the day you last worked on the file. For files you created or edited in the past week, setting a date range can help you zero in faster.<\/li>\n<li><strong>File Size<\/strong> \u2013 If you remember the file\u2019s approximate size, add this filter. For instance, if your Excel file was large due to extensive data, set a minimum file size to filter out smaller, unrelated files.<\/li>\n<li><strong>File Location<\/strong> \u2013 You can expand your search by selecting &#8220;This Mac&#8221; or narrow it down to a specific folder, like Documents or Downloads.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Name Variations<\/strong> \u2013 If you\u2019ve forgotten the file name, try partial names or keywords from within the file. Finder can pick up on these variations and may still identify the file you\u2019re after.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"frame_bg frame_bg--primary\"><div class=\"frame_bg--title\"><\/div>\u2705 <strong>Tip<\/strong>. Sometimes files get hidden in Finder, especially if they were saved through certain apps or ended up in system folders. To reveal these files, open the folder where you think the Excel file might be, then hit <strong>Command + Shift + Period (.)<\/strong>. This shortcut instantly shows hidden files. Look for files with odd or generic names since your Excel file might not show up with the name you remember.<\/div>\n<p>You can alternatively use Spotlight to search across your whole Mac. Press <strong>Command + Space<\/strong> to open Spotlight, then type the file name, or use \u201c<em>.xls\u201d or \u201c<\/em>.xlsx\u201d to pull up all Excel files. Spotlight scans everywhere on your Mac.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-8661 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Spotlight-xls.jpg\" alt=\"Alternatively use Spotlight to search across your whole Mac\" width=\"1592\" height=\"1106\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"nothing_in_finder_check_the_trash_for_recently_deleted_files\"><\/span>Nothing in Finder? Check the Trash for Recently Deleted Files<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Trash might seem like the obvious place, but we can\u2019t ignore it\u2014we have to mention it to be thorough. When you delete a file on your Mac, it usually heads straight to the Trash, where it stays until you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/recover-emptied-trash-mac\/\">decide to empty it<\/a>. Think of it as a \u201cjust in case\u201d holding area for files you\u2019re not quite ready to part with. This gives you a chance to restore anything you deleted by accident, your Excel files included.<\/p>\n<p>To retrieve a deleted Excel file from the Trash, open the Trash from your Dock and scroll through the files. Recent deletions will usually be near the top, so if you just deleted the file, it should be easy to spot. Once you find the file, right-click (or Control-click) on it and select <strong>Put Back<\/strong>. This will restore the file to its original location, so you\u2019ll find your deleted Excel file right where it was on your Mac before you deleted it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-8662 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/trash-xls.jpg\" alt=\"Retrieve a deleted Excel file from the Trash\" width=\"1924\" height=\"1362\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t see your Excel file in the Trash, maybe you already emptied it, or it did so automatically. By default, the Trash holds files for <strong>30 days<\/strong> and then clears them out\u2014so if it\u2019s been a while, you\u2019re basically left with two options: backups or data recovery apps.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_recover_deleted_excel_files_on_mac_with_backups_if_you_have_them\"><\/span>How to Recover Deleted Excel Files on Mac with Backups (If You Have Them)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In our experience, most people don\u2019t have backup features activated on their Mac\u2014it\u2019s just human nature. We often need to get burned once before realizing the importance of backups. But if you happen to be among those who set up Time Machine or iCloud Drive, you\u2019re in luck.<\/p>\n<div class=\"frame_bg frame_bg--default\"><div class=\"frame_bg--title\"><\/div>\ud83d\udd17 If you (like most people) <strong>don\u2019t have any backups<\/strong> set up, feel free to skip this section and go straight to <a href=\"#data_recovery_tools\">No Backups? Recover Deleted Excel Files on Mac with Data Recovery Tools<\/a> for other ways to get your file back.<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"option_a_time_machine\"><\/span>Option A: Time Machine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Time Machine, Apple\u2019s backup tool, first landed with Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard and gave Mac users a much-needed \u201coops\u201d button for lost\/deleted files. If you had Time Machine set up, it\u2019s been quietly saving snapshots of your system, so it might be super easy to recover your Excel file on Mac. <strong>Here\u2019s how to work the magic:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Plug in your Time Machine drive.<\/li>\n<li>Open the folder where you last saved the file.<\/li>\n<li>Click the <strong>Time Machine<\/strong> icon in the menu bar, then hit <strong>Browse Time Machine Backups<\/strong>. You\u2019ll see the \u201ctime travel\u201d timeline pop up on the right.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-6803 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/browse-time-machine-backups.jpg\" alt=\"Select Browse Time Machine Backups\" width=\"1454\" height=\"458\" \/><\/li>\n<li><strong>Scroll through the timeline<\/strong> to find a version of the folder from when your file still existed. Time Machine\u2019s snapshots let you go back to any backup point.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-8663 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/time-machine-xls-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Scroll through the timeline to find your Excel file on Mac\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1600\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Once you spot your Excel file, click it and hit <strong>Restore<\/strong>. Time Machine pops it right back to its original home, good as new.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"frame_bg frame_bg--success\"><div class=\"frame_bg--title\"><\/div>\ud83d\udc49 <strong>Note<\/strong>. If you don\u2019t have a Time Machine backup drive hooked up, you might still be able to find your deleted Excel file. Time Machine keeps recent snapshots on your Mac for about <strong>24 hours<\/strong>, so if you lost the file recently, it\u2019s worth a quick look through the Time Machine timeline. Just open Time Machine as usual and scroll through to see if it\u2019s there. For more tips on it, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/restore-from-time-machine\/\">full guide on Time Machine<\/a>.<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"option_b_cloud_backups\"><\/span>Option B: Cloud Backups<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>macOS makes it easy to use cloud storage, with several options to keep your files backed up and accessible from any device. You\u2019ve got Apple\u2019s built-in iCloud, plus popular options like <a href=\"https:\/\/workspace.google.com\/products\/drive\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Drive<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dropbox<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoft-365\/onedrive\/online-cloud-storage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OneDrive<\/a>; all provide you with a safety net in case you accidentally delete an important file, like an Excel spreadsheet.<\/p>\n<p><strong>iCloud Drive<\/strong> is Apple\u2019s own cloud service, seamlessly built into your Mac. Once you sign in with your Apple ID, iCloud is ready to go. By default, it backs up your <strong>Desktop<\/strong> and <strong>Documents<\/strong> folders, so any files saved there are automatically stored in iCloud. This setup means that even if you delete a file on your Mac, there\u2019s a good chance iCloud has it ready for recovery. Here\u2019s how to check iCloud and recover permanently deleted Excel files on Mac:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Go to <a href=\"http:\/\/icloud.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>iCloud.com<\/strong><\/a>, and log in with your Apple ID.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-8216 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/icloud.jpg\" alt=\"iCloud web interface\" width=\"2162\" height=\"1448\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Once you\u2019re logged in, click on <strong>iCloud Drive<\/strong>. Here, you\u2019ll see all the files stored in your iCloud folders.<\/li>\n<li>In iCloud Drive, look for the <strong>Recently Deleted<\/strong> section in the sidebar. Files deleted within the last 30 days should still be here. If you see your Excel file, select it and click <strong>Recover<\/strong> to restore it.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-8664 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/icloud-xls.jpg\" alt=\"If you see your Excel file, select it and click Recover to restore it\" width=\"2386\" height=\"1718\" \/><\/li>\n<li>If it\u2019s not in \u201cRecently Deleted,\u201d head to <strong>iCloud Settings<\/strong> (from the main iCloud menu), scroll down to the <strong>Data Recovery<\/strong> section, and click on <strong>Restore Files<\/strong>. This option sometimes holds older backups of deleted files.<\/li>\n<li>Once you restore the file, it goes right back into its original location in iCloud Drive. Open <strong>Finder<\/strong> on your Mac, check <strong>iCloud Drive<\/strong>, and you should see the file ready to go.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"data_recovery_tools\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"no_backups_recover_deleted_excel_files_on_mac_with_data_recovery_tools\"><\/span>No Backups? Recover Deleted Excel Files on Mac with Data Recovery Tools<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your Excel files are permanently deleted and you have no backups, there is data recovery software that can scan your Mac\u2019s drive or any external storage where you had them\u2014like external hard drives or flash drives. When you delete a file, it\u2019s marked as \u201cdeleted\u201d but still takes up space on the drive until it gets overwritten with new data. Until that happens, recovery tools can still retrieve it. That\u2019s why acting fast is key; avoid using the drive where the file was stored to keep it from being overwritten.<\/p>\n<p>There are quite a few options for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-mac-data-recovery-software\/\">data recovery software on Mac<\/a>, each with its own strengths and features. Here are some of the top tools available to help you recover deleted Excel files and other important data:<\/p>\n<div class=\"table_wrapper\"><p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Software<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Key Features<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Recovery Performance<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Usability<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Disk Drill for Mac<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td>$89 (Pro); free version with limited recovery<\/td>\n<td>Byte-to-byte backup, versatile, preview and recovery during the scan<\/td>\n<td>\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/td>\n<td>\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cgsecurity.org\/wiki\/photoRec\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>PhotoRec<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td>Free, open-source<\/td>\n<td>Great for deeply corrupted drives, open-source<\/td>\n<td>\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u00bd<\/td>\n<td>\u2605\u2605<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ufsexplorer.com\/ufs-explorer-standard-recovery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>UFS Explorer Standard Recovery<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td>$64.95 (Standard); free trial with limited recovery<\/td>\n<td>Strong RAID recovery, FileVault2 support<\/td>\n<td>\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/td>\n<td>\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.r-studio.com\/data_recovery_macintosh\/Download.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>R-Studio for Mac<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td>$79.99 (Standard); free trial with limited recovery<\/td>\n<td>Hex editor, RAID recovery, cloning<\/td>\n<td>\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u00bd<\/td>\n<td>\u2605\u2605\u2605\u00bd<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/recoverit.wondershare.com\/data-recovery-mac.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Wondershare Recoverit for Mac<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td>$79.99\/month (Essential); free trial with limited recovery<\/td>\n<td>User-friendly, broad compatibility<\/td>\n<td>\u2605\u2605\u2605\u00bd<\/td>\n<td>\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>All these apps are capable recovery tools, but if we had to choose one, it would definitely be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/\">Disk Drill<\/a>. It\u2019s incredibly versatile and easy to use. Over the years, we\u2019ve recovered tons of files with Disk Drill from all kinds of storage devices and scenarios. Frankly, we have yet to find something it can\u2019t handle. So, to help you out, we\u2019ll demonstrate with Disk Drill how to perform Excel file recovery on Mac.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_use_disk_drill_to_recover_a_permanently_deleted_excel_file\"><\/span>How to Use Disk Drill to Recover a Permanently Deleted Excel File<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>First things first\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/download.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">download<\/a> and install Disk Drill. Head to the official CleverFiles website to get the latest version, and make sure to always download software from official sources to keep things secure and malware-free. If your Excel files were deleted from your Mac\u2019s internal drive, it\u2019s best to install Disk Drill on an external drive if you can. This avoids any risk of overwriting data on your main drive.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Once Disk Drill is installed, open it up. You\u2019ll see a list of all storage devices connected to your Mac, including internal and external drives. Choose the drive where you lost your Excel file\u2014most likely \u201cMacintosh HD\u201d if it was saved on your internal drive.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-8317 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/disk-drill-select-c.jpg\" alt=\"Select the drive you want to scan\" width=\"2430\" height=\"1688\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Search for lost data<\/strong> to start. Disk Drill will go through your drive to find recoverable files. This can take anywhere from a few minutes to an hour (it depends on your drive\u2019s size). Disk Drill may run both a quick and deep scan to make sure it finds everything that\u2019s recoverable.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-8318 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/disk-drill-scanning.jpg\" alt=\"Disk Drill scanning the drive\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1698\" \/><\/li>\n<li>You can wait for Disk Drill to finish the full scan, or click <strong>Review found items<\/strong> to start looking through files that have already been detected. The list will keep growing as Disk Drill continues the scan, so you can get a head start if you see your file early. To make things easier, use the search bar or file type filters\u2014just type \u201c.xls\u201d or \u201c.xlsx\u201d to zero in on Excel files and quickly find what you need.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-8665 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/disk-drill-xls.jpg\" alt=\"Use the search bar to type \u201c.xls\u201d or \u201c.xlsx\u201d\" width=\"2496\" height=\"1708\" \/><\/li>\n<li>To make sure you\u2019ve found the right file, try to hover over it in the list. You\u2019ll see an eye icon pop up\u2014click on it, and Disk Drill will open a preview of the Excel file so you can confirm it\u2019s what you need. Once you\u2019re sure, select the file and click <strong>Recover<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>When you choose where to save the recovered file, pick a different drive or external storage if possible. If you choose the same drive, Disk Drill will show a warning message: <strong>\u201cSelected destination folder is on the same disk where the deleted files are located, the newly recovered files may overwrite other recoverable data.\u201d<\/strong> It\u2019s always safest to save to a separate drive to avoid any risk of overwriting other recoverable files.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The free version of Disk Drill lets you scan your drive and preview files that can be recovered. But to save those files, Disk Drill will prompt you to upgrade to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/pro.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PRO version<\/a>, which gives you full recovery with no limits. In our opinion, Disk Drill is a smart investment. Not only does it recover deleted data, but it also packs in a lot of extra features. Here\u2019s a quick rundown of some of the free tools Disk Drill includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/help\/dmg-iso-backup.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Byte-for-Byte Backups<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 Creates an exact clone of your drive, so you can work from a backup instead of risking the original. This is especially helpful for data recovery.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/help\/guaranteed-recovery-faqs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Guaranteed Recovery<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 When activated, this feature keeps copies of files that get moved to the Trash, which makes it easier to restore them even after deletion.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/help\/recovery-vault-faqs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Recovery Vault<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 Maps out your files, so if they\u2019re accidentally deleted, Disk Drill has a higher chance of bringing them back intact.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Clean-Up Tool<\/strong> \u2014 Identifies large or unnecessary files that may be clogging up your storage.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Duplicate Finder<\/strong> \u2014 Locates duplicate files that are taking up extra space, so you can delete the extras to keep things organized and optimized.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Data Shredder<\/strong> \u2014 Permanently deletes files so they can\u2019t be recovered, which is great if you want to keep sensitive data private.<\/li>\n<li><strong>S.M.A.R.T. Monitoring<\/strong> \u2014 Monitors the health of your drive and gives you early warnings about potential issues before they lead to data loss.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"final_thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019ve checked Finder and the Trash and still can\u2019t find your Excel file, you\u2019ve got two main options\u2014backups or data recovery software. With backups, it\u2019s pretty straightforward: if you had one set up, you probably wouldn\u2019t be reading this article. When it comes to data recovery tools, though, it can be harder to know which one to trust. Our advice? If in doubt, go with Disk Drill. It has some of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/disk-drill-review\/\">best recovery results out there<\/a>, and it\u2019s super easy to use\u2014no technical knowledge needed.<\/p>\n<p>But if you\u2019re not comfortable with data recovery software or if the data is too important to risk, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.handyrecovery.com\/best-data-recovery-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">professional recovery services<\/a> are an option. Just keep in mind that these services are expensive, and if your data has already been overwritten, even the pros might not be able to help. It\u2019s smart to be prepared for this possibility if you decide to go that route.<\/p>\n<section itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"><div class=\"panel-group sc_accordion_faq\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\" aria-multiselectable=\"true\"><h2 class=\"sc_accordion_faq--title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"faq\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading1\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_recover_a_lost_excel_file_on_a_mac_without_software\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse1\">\r\n                How to recover a lost Excel file on a Mac without software?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapse1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading1\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                If you want to recover a lost Excel file without using software, here are a few things to try:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Files you delete often go to the <strong>Trash<\/strong>. Open it from the Dock, look for your Excel file, and if you see it, right-click and select \u201cPut Back.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Use <strong>Finder\u2019s search bar<\/strong> to look for the file by name or with \u201c.xls\u201d or \u201c.xlsx.\u201d You can also filter by \u201cDate Modified\u201d to narrow it down.<\/li>\n<li>If you use <strong>iCloud<\/strong> to sync files, check iCloud Drive in Finder or log in to <strong>iCloud.com<\/strong>. If the file is there, you can download it back to your Mac.<\/li>\n<li>If you have <strong>Time Machine<\/strong>, connect your backup drive, open the folder where the file was, and use Time Machine to go back and restore it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading2\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can_overwritten_excel_files_be_recovered\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse2\">\r\n                Can overwritten Excel files be recovered?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapse2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading2\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                Overwritten Excel file can be recovered If you have Time Machine or iCloud Drive enabled, you might be able to roll back to an older version.\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading3\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_much_time_do_i_have_to_recover_an_excel_file_i_just_deleted\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse3\">\r\n                How much time do I have to recover an Excel file I just deleted?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapse3\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading3\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                If you just deleted an Excel file, there\u2019s a limited window to get it back before it\u2019s gone for good. Here\u2019s the breakdown:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Trash<\/strong> \u2014 Files stay in the Trash for 30 days by default, so check there first and restore it if you find it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time Machine<\/strong> \u2014 Saves hourly backups for the past 24 hours, daily backups for the past month, and weekly backups for anything older, as long as there\u2019s space on your backup drive. Once the drive gets full, Time Machine deletes the oldest backups to make room for new ones. So, if you\u2019ve accidentally deleted a file, you can usually rely on these backups to find a version from the last day, week, or even month.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Before overwriting<\/strong> \u2014 If the file isn\u2019t in the Trash or Time Machine, act fast. Data recovery software works before new data overwrites the deleted file, so avoid saving anything new to that drive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ever deleted an Excel file on your Mac and thought, \u201cEh, I don\u2019t need that\u201d\u2014until you realize it held critical info you now desperately need? Or maybe you cleaned out some files, only to find out you tossed something important? While it might feel like the file is gone forever, there are actually solid ways [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":28,"featured_media":560,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[90],"tags":[],"slider-tags":[],"class_list":["post-8654","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-how-to"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How to Recover Deleted Excel File on Mac (With\/Without Backups)<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Accidentally deleted an Excel file on your Mac? 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