Overwhelmed by the abundance of photos clogging up your iCloud storage? It’s time to take control and declutter your digital library by deleting unwanted photos from iCloud. With a few simple steps, you can free up precious space, improve your device’s performance, and enhance your iCloud experience.
To begin your photo cleanup journey, access your iCloud account from any web browser or your Apple device. Once you’re logged in, navigate to the Photos app. In the web browser version, this can be found in the top menu bar, while on your Apple device, it’s accessible through the Home Screen. Prepare yourself to see a vast collection of photos and videos.
Next, sort through your photos meticulously, selecting the ones you no longer need or desire. You can use the search bar to locate specific photos or utilize the Moments, Years, or Albums view to organize your collection. As you make your selections, tap or click on the corresponding photos or videos to mark them for deletion. Don’t be afraid to be ruthless and discard anything that no longer brings you joy or value.
Removing Photos from the iCloud Drive
The iCloud Drive is a convenient way to store files from your Apple devices, including photos. As your storage space fills up, you may need to delete photos from your iCloud Drive to make room for new ones.
To delete photos from your iCloud Drive:
1. Open the iCloud website on your computer.
2. Click on the iCloud Drive icon.
3. Select the photo that you want to delete.
4. Click on the Delete icon.
To permanently delete photos from your iCloud Drive:
1. Open the iCloud website on your computer.
2. Click on the iCloud Drive icon.
3. Select the photo that you want to permanently delete.
4. Click on the Delete icon.
5. Select “Delete Permanently” when prompted.
Deleting Multiple Photos at Once
You can delete multiple photos from your iCloud Drive at once by following the steps below:
1. Open the iCloud website on your computer.
2. Click on the iCloud Drive icon.
3. Select multiple photos by holding down the Control key on Windows PCs or the Command key on Macs.
4. Click on the Delete icon.
Deleting Photos from Other Devices
If you have photos on your iCloud Drive that you want to delete from other devices, you can do so by following the steps below:
1. Open the Settings app on your device.
2. Tap on your name.
3. Tap on iCloud.
4. Scroll down to the Photos section.
5. Tap on “Delete from iCloud and Device”.
| Platform | Instructions |
|---|---|
| iPhone | Open the Photos app. Tap on the Albums tab. Tap on the All Photos album. Tap on the Select button. Tap on the photos that you want to delete. Tap on the Delete icon. |
| Android | Open the Google Photos app. Tap on the Photos tab. Tap and hold on a photo that you want to delete. Tap on the Select button. Tap on the other photos that you want to delete. Tap on the Delete icon. |
Managing iCloud Storage
iCloud storage is a valuable resource, but it can also fill up quickly if you’re not careful. Photos are one of the biggest culprits, so it’s important to know how to manage them to make sure you don’t run out of space.
Checking Your iCloud Storage
The first step to managing your iCloud storage is to check how much you have left. You can do this on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac by going to Settings > Apple ID > iCloud. You’ll see a bar graph that shows how much storage you’re using and how much you have left.
Deleting Photos from iCloud
There are two ways to delete photos from iCloud: you can delete them from your device, or you can delete them from iCloud.com. If you delete them from your device, they’ll also be deleted from iCloud. If you delete them from iCloud.com, they’ll be deleted from all of your devices.
Deleting Photos from Your Device
To delete photos from your device, simply open the Photos app and select the photos you want to delete. Then, tap the trash can icon and confirm that you want to delete the photos.
Deleting Photos from iCloud.com
To delete photos from iCloud.com, go to icloud.com and sign in with your Apple ID. Then, click on the Photos icon. You’ll see a grid of all of your photos. To delete a photo, simply click on it and then click on the trash can icon.
Freeing Up iCloud Storage
If you’ve deleted all of the photos you can from your device and iCloud.com, but you’re still running out of space, there are a few other things you can do to free up space. One option is to turn off iCloud backup for your photos. This will prevent your photos from being backed up to iCloud, which will free up some space. Another option is to upgrade to a larger iCloud storage plan.
| iCloud Storage Plan | Storage Size | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Free | 5GB | $0.00 |
| 50GB | 50GB | $0.99 |
| 200GB | 200GB | $2.99 |
| 2TB | 2TB | $9.99 |
How to Delete Photos from iCloud
iCloud is a cloud storage service provided by Apple Inc. that allows users to store photos, videos, documents, and other files online. To delete photos from iCloud, follow these steps:
1. Open the Photos app on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
2. Tap or click on the “Photos” tab.
3. Select the photos you want to delete.
4. Tap or click on the “Delete” button.
5. Confirm that you want to delete the photos.
Your photos will then be deleted from iCloud and all your devices that are signed in to your iCloud account.
People Also Ask
How to delete photos from iCloud without deleting them from my iPhone?
To delete photos from iCloud without deleting them from your iPhone, you can use the “Download and Keep Originals” option. This will save the photos to your device and remove them from iCloud.
How to delete all photos from iCloud?
To delete all photos from iCloud, you can use the “Delete All Photos” option. This will remove all photos from iCloud and all your devices that are signed in to your iCloud account.
How to recover deleted photos from iCloud?
If you accidentally delete photos from iCloud, you can recover them from the “Recently Deleted” album. The photos will remain in the “Recently Deleted” album for 30 days before being permanently deleted.
