Copy file contents from a specific commit into the working tree.
Section: Restore Basics
Restore a file from another commit
bash
bash
git restore --source=<commit_sha> path/to/fileExplanation
Useful when you need one path as it existed in a different revision without moving branch history.
Learn the surrounding workflow
Compare similar commands or jump into common fixes when this command is part of a bigger troubleshooting path.
Related commands
Same sheet · prioritizing Restore Basics
Restore both index and working tree from another commit
Reset a file to another revision in both staging area and working tree.
Discard unstaged changes in a file
Restore a file in the working tree from the index.
Unstage a file with restore
Restore the index entry for a path from HEAD.
Interactively restore hunks
Select portions of a file to restore interactively.
Mental model for reset vs restore vs revert
Quick decision guide for the three similarly named commands.
Undo last commit but keep everything staged
Move HEAD back one commit while preserving index and working tree.