How to Delete a Picture from Messenger
In today’s digital age, messaging apps like Messenger have become an integral part of our daily lives. Whether it’s for personal or professional communication, we often share pictures through these platforms. However, there may come a time when you need to delete a picture you’ve sent, either due to privacy concerns or a mistake. In this article, we will guide you through the process of deleting a picture from Messenger on both Android and iOS devices.
Deleting a Picture Sent from Your Account
If you want to delete a picture that you have sent from your account, follow these steps:
1. Open the Messenger app on your device.
2. Go to the conversation where the picture is located.
3. Tap on the picture to open it.
4. Once the picture is open, you will see three dots (hamburger menu) in the top right corner of the screen. Tap on it.
5. A menu will appear. Select “Delete” from the options provided.
6. A confirmation message will pop up. Tap “Delete” again to confirm.
Please note that once you delete a picture, it cannot be retrieved. Also, the recipient will not receive any notification about the deleted picture.
Deleting a Picture Sent to You
If you want to delete a picture that has been sent to you, follow these steps:
1. Open the Messenger app on your device.
2. Go to the conversation where the picture is located.
3. Tap on the picture to open it.
4. Once the picture is open, you will see three dots (hamburger menu) in the top right corner of the screen. Tap on it.
5. A menu will appear. Select “Delete” from the options provided.
6. A confirmation message will pop up. Tap “Delete” again to confirm.
In this case, the sender will not be notified about the deleted picture.
Deleting Multiple Pictures
If you want to delete multiple pictures from a conversation, follow these steps:
1. Open the Messenger app on your device.
2. Go to the conversation where the pictures are located.
3. Tap on the “Select” button (it may look like a circle with a checkmark) at the bottom left corner of the screen.
4. Tap on each picture you want to delete. You will see a checkmark appear next to the selected pictures.
5. Once you have selected all the pictures you want to delete, tap on the “Delete” button at the bottom right corner of the screen.
6. A confirmation message will pop up. Tap “Delete” again to confirm.
Remember that deleting multiple pictures will remove them from your device, and the sender will not be notified.
Conclusion
Deleting a picture from Messenger is a straightforward process, whether you are the sender or the recipient. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can easily manage your pictures and maintain your privacy. Just remember to double-check before deleting any pictures, as they cannot be retrieved once removed.
