How to delete photos from google photos

In the digital age, our photos are often stored in the cloud, offering easy access and backup options. However, there comes a time when we may want to declutter our online albums, whether to save space or simply to remove unwanted images. Perhaps you’ve just returned from a trip and realized you took too many duplicate photos, or you might have accidentally uploaded some images you no longer wish to keep. In such moments, knowing how to efficiently delete photos from Google Photos can be a game-changer.

To delete photos from Google Photos, open the app, select the photos you want to remove, and tap the trash can icon. Confirm the deletion, and they will be moved to the Trash, where they will be permanently deleted after 30 days.

To delve into the specifics, first, launch the Google Photos app on your device or access it via the web at photos.google.com. Navigate to the “Photos” tab to view all your stored images. You can select a photo by tapping on it, and if you wish to delete multiple photos, press and hold on to a photo to enable multi-select mode. Once you’ve highlighted the images you want to remove, look for the trash can icon, typically located at the top right corner of the screen. Tapping this icon will prompt a confirmation message; confirm that you want to delete the chosen photos.

It’s important to note that deleted photos aren’t gone instantly; they are moved to the “Trash” folder, where they remain for 30 days before being permanently removed. If you need to restore any deleted photos within that period, you can open the “Trash” folder, select the images, and choose to restore them. For a permanent deletion, simply empty the Trash folder by going to it and choosing the “Empty Trash” option. This provides a safety net in case you accidentally delete something you wanted to keep.