“title”: “How to Delete Photos from Google Photos: A Comprehensive Guide”,

Introduction

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Introduction

Managing your photo library in Google Photos can sometimes involve deleting photos to free up storage space or to maintain organization. This guide will walk you through the step-by-step process of deleting photos from Google Photos, whether you are using the web version, the mobile app, or deleting photos in bulk.

Deleting Individual Photos

Using the Web Version

To delete an individual photo from the Google Photos web version, follow these steps:

1. Open a web browser and navigate to the Google Photos website.
2. Sign in to the Google account that you wish to manage.
3. Open the image you want to delete from the thumbnail grid.
4. Click the bin icon in the top right corner of the screen.
5. A confirmation message will appear. Click ‘Move to bin’ to confirm the deletion.

Using the Mobile App

To delete an individual photo using the Google Photos mobile app, follow these steps:

1. Open the Google Photos app on your smartphone.
2. Select the image you want to delete from the main thumbnail grid.
3. Tap the bin icon in the bottom right corner of the screen.
4. A pop-up will appear. Tap ‘Move to bin’ to confirm the deletion.

Deleting Multiple Photos

Using the Web Version

To delete multiple photos from the Google Photos web version, follow these steps:

1. Open a web browser and navigate to the Google Photos website.
2. Sign in to your Google account.
3. Select the images you want to delete by clicking the checkmark in the top left of the relevant thumbnail.
4. To select a range of images, click the first image, hold the Shift key, and then click the last image in the range.
5. Click the bin icon in the top right corner of the screen and select ‘Move to bin’ to confirm the deletion.

Using the Mobile App

To delete multiple photos using the Google Photos mobile app, follow these steps:

1. Open the Google Photos app on your smartphone.
2. Long-press on the image thumbnails you want to select. Selected snaps will be highlighted with a blue border and checkmark.
3. Tap the bin icon in the bottom of the screen and confirm by selecting ‘Move to bin’.

Deleting Photos from Google Photos Albums

Using the Web Version

To delete a photo from within an album on the web, follow these steps:

1. Open the image in an album.
2. Click the three dots in the top right corner.
3. Select ‘Move to bin’ from the drop-down list.

Using the Mobile App

To delete a photo from within an album on the mobile app, follow these steps:

1. Open the image in an album.
2. Tap the three dots in the top right corner.
3. Scroll across the toolbar that appears until you see ‘Move to Bin’ – accompanied by a bin icon.

Deleting All Photos from Google Photos

There is no one-click way to delete your entire Google Photos library, but you can use the batch selection method to achieve this:

Using the Web Version

1. Open a web browser and navigate to the Google Photos website.
2. Select the top image in your library by clicking the checkmark in the top left of the thumbnail.
3. Scroll all the way down to the bottom of the thumbnail grid and hold the Shift key while clicking the last photo. This will select all images in your library.
4. Click the bin icon in the top right corner and select ‘Move to bin’ to confirm the deletion.

Using the Mobile App

On the mobile app, you can use a similar method but with some adjustments:

1. Open the Google Photos app on your smartphone.
2. Pinch out using two fingers to view a wide selection of photos.
3. Tap and hold on the first image, and drag your finger to the bottom of the screen to select all images while automatically scrolling through the app.
4. Tap the delete icon at the bottom of the screen and confirm the action. Repeat this process for every few hundred photos until all are selected and deleted[2][3][4>.

Emptying the Trash

Photos moved to the bin will be automatically deleted after 60 days. However, you can manually empty the trash to delete them immediately:

1. Navigate to the ‘Trash’ folder. On the web, it is in the main Google Photos menu on the left. On the mobile app, it is under the ‘Library’ tab.
2. Select all the photos in the trash by tapping or clicking the ‘Select’ option.
3. Tap or click the ‘Delete’ or ‘Empty Trash’ option to permanently delete the photos.

Tips and Best Practices

Preventing Accidental Deletions

Avoid using the ‘Free up space on this device’ option in the Google Photos app if you plan to stop using Google Photos, as it deletes pictures from your device that are older than 30 days and have been backed up to Google Photos[3>.

Using Google’s Storage Manager

If you need to clear out space quickly, use Google’s storage manager to review and delete large photos and videos. This can be accessed through the Google Photos app or website by navigating to the ‘Manage storage’ option[2).

Selecting Photos Efficiently

On the mobile app, you can quickly select all photos belonging to the same month by tapping the checkmark next to the month’s name. This makes it easier to delete photos in bulk[3).

Backing Up Before Deleting

Before deleting photos from Google Photos, ensure you have backed up your photos to another location if you wish to keep them. Disabling backups on all devices will prevent automatic removal of photos from your device[3).

Conclusion

Deleting photos from Google Photos involves a few straightforward steps, whether you are deleting individual photos, multiple photos, or your entire library. By following these guidelines, you can manage your Google Photos account effectively and ensure your photos are deleted or retained as desired.

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