How to Delete iCloud Pictures
Are you looking to delete pictures from your iCloud storage? Whether you’ve mistakenly uploaded images or simply need to free up space, deleting iCloud pictures is a straightforward process. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to delete iCloud pictures on both your iPhone and computer.
Deleting iCloud Pictures on iPhone
1. Open the “Photos” app on your iPhone.
2. Tap on the “Albums” tab at the bottom of the screen.
3. Scroll down and select the “iCloud Photos” album.
4. Browse through the pictures and tap on the ones you want to delete.
5. Once you’ve selected the pictures, tap the “Delete” button in the bottom-left corner of the screen.
6. Confirm the deletion by tapping “Delete Photo” in the pop-up window.
Deleting iCloud Pictures on Computer
1. Open a web browser and navigate to the iCloud website (www.icloud.com).
2. Log in to your iCloud account using your Apple ID and password.
3. Click on the “Photos” app icon.
4. Click on the “Albums” tab on the left-hand side of the screen.
5. Select the “iCloud Photos” album.
6. Browse through the pictures and click on the ones you want to delete.
7. To delete multiple pictures, hold down the “Ctrl” (Windows) or “Command” (Mac) key and click on each image.
8. Once you’ve selected the pictures, click on the “Delete” button at the top of the screen.
9. Confirm the deletion by clicking “Delete” in the pop-up window.
Additional Tips
– To prevent accidental deletions, you can enable “Optimise Storage” on your iPhone or computer. This feature will store high-quality versions of your photos on your device while keeping the original versions in iCloud.
– If you want to delete pictures from a specific device, you can go to the “iCloud” settings on that device and turn off the “iCloud Photos” option. This will remove all photos from that device, but they will still be available in your iCloud storage.
– Remember to back up your important photos before deleting them from iCloud, as the deletion is permanent and cannot be undone.
By following these simple steps, you can easily delete iCloud pictures and manage your storage space effectively.
