Effortless Guide- How to Permanently Delete Photos from Your iPhone with Ease

How to Delete Photos on an iPhone

Deleting photos on an iPhone is a straightforward process that can help you manage your device’s storage space and keep your gallery organized. Whether you want to remove a single photo or multiple images, here’s a step-by-step guide on how to delete photos on an iPhone.

1. Open the Photos App

To begin, locate and tap on the “Photos” app icon on your iPhone’s home screen. This app will display all your photos and videos in various albums, including “All Photos,” “Camera Roll,” and “Albums.”

2. Navigate to the Photo You Want to Delete

Scroll through your albums or use the search function to find the photo you want to delete. Once you’ve located the photo, tap on it to open it.

3. Delete the Photo

With the photo open, you’ll see a “Share” button (represented by a box with an arrow) at the bottom left corner of the screen. Tap on this button, and a menu will appear. Scroll down and tap on “Delete Photo.” You can also select multiple photos by tapping the “Select” button at the top left corner of the screen, then tapping on each photo you want to delete.

4. Confirm the Deletion

After selecting the photo(s) you want to delete, a confirmation prompt will appear. Tap “Delete Photo” to confirm the deletion. The photo will be moved to the “Recently Deleted” album, where it will remain for 30 days before being permanently deleted.

5. Empty the Recently Deleted Album

If you want to permanently delete the photo(s) you’ve moved to the “Recently Deleted” album, follow these steps:

– Open the “Photos” app and tap on the “Albums” tab at the bottom of the screen.
– Scroll down and tap on “Recently Deleted.”
– Select all the photos you want to delete by tapping the “Select” button at the top left corner of the screen.
– Tap “Delete Photo” in the bottom left corner of the screen.
– Confirm the deletion by tapping “Delete Photo” again in the confirmation prompt.

By following these simple steps, you can easily delete photos on your iPhone and keep your device’s storage space optimized.