---
id: freeing-space.recycle-vault-vs-restore-points
url: https://storagestudio.us/faq/freeing-space/recycle-vault-vs-restore-points
category: "Freeing up space"
subcategory: "Recycle Vault"
question: "What's the difference between the Recycle Vault and Restore Points?"
alt_questions:
  - "Recycle Vault or Restore Points to undo?"
  - "Undo a move vs undo a delete"
  - "Restore Points vs Recycle Vault"
  - "Which do I use to get files back?"
  - "Roll back moves or restore removed files"
short_answer: "The Recycle Vault recovers files Storage Studio removed; Restore Points undo moves, rolling back a batch of relocations to your fast drive."
tags: ["recycle vault", "restore points", "undo"]
related: ["https://storagestudio.us/faq/freeing-space/what-is-the-recycle-vault", "https://storagestudio.us/faq/freeing-space/recycle-vault-vs-mac-trash"]
applies_to: "all"
last_reviewed: 2026-10-01
---

# What's the difference between the Recycle Vault and Restore Points?

They undo different things. The **Recycle Vault** brings back files Storage Studio *removed*. **Restore Points** undo *moves* — they roll back a batch of relocations to your fast drive, and protect Storage Studio's own records and settings.

So if a clear-up removed something you want, use the Recycle Vault. If a batch of folders was moved and you want them home, use Restore Points or **Move back**. For Restore Points, see the [Backups FAQ](https://storagestudio.us/faq/backups/).