How To Delete All Photos In Google Photos

I recently hit my Google Photos storage limit and panicked—my phone wouldn’t back up new pictures, and I had no clue how to delete all photos in Google Photos without losing important memories. It felt overwhelming scrolling through thousands of images with no clear way to free up space fast.

That’s why I created this easy, step-by-step guide just for you. I’ll walk you through how to delete all photos from Google Photos on any device—whether you’re using a web browser, an iPhone, or an Android phone. Plus, I’ll share tips on how to recover deleted photos in case you change your mind. By following these clear instructions, you’ll reclaim your storage space in no time and keep your memories safe. Let’s get started and make managing your Google Photos hassle-free!

How to Delete All Photos from Google Photos on a Web Browser

If your Google Photos storage is full, deleting photos via a web browser is quick and easy. Follow these simple steps:

Step 1: Go to photos.google.com on your internet-enabled device and sign in

Step 2: Hover over a photo and click the gray checkmark in the upper-left corner to select it.

Step 3: To select multiple photos, hold Shift and click the first and last photo in a range, or use Ctrl (Cmd on Mac) to select individually.

Step 4: Click the trash bin icon at the top right of the screen.

Step 5: In the pop-up, choose “Move to trash” to confirm. Easily recover lost or deleted files on Windows with a few clicks.

💡 Deleted photos go to your Trash and stay there for 60 days before permanent deletion. To free up space immediately, go to the Trash folder and click “Empty Trash.” click on the hamburger menu icon and select the junk option to view and permanently remove the delete photos.

How to Delete All Photos from Google Photos on iPhone or iPad

Using an iPhone or iPad? Here’s how to delete photos from the Google Photos app:

Step 1: Open the Google Photos app on your iPhone or iPad.

Step 2: Tap and hold on a photo to select it. To select multiple photos, keep tapping others.

Step 3: Tap the trash bin icon in the top-right corner.

Step 4: Confirm by selecting “Move to Trash.” The photos will be removed from your main library.

To permanently delete them and free up space:

Step 5: Tap the menu icon (☰) in the upper-left corner.

Step 6: Select “Trash.”

Step 7: Tap “Select” → choose “All” → tap “Delete permanently.”

💡 This method applies only to iOS devices. If you’re on Android, don’t worry—we cover that too in the next section. Photos in Trash are kept for 60 days unless permanently deleted.

HHow to Delete All Photos from Google Photos on Android Devices

Deleting photos from Google Photos on Android is quick and simple. Here’s how to do it:

Step 1: Open the Google Photos app on your Android device.

Step 2: Tap and hold a photo to select it. To select multiple photos, tap others as needed.

Step 3: Tap the trash bin icon at the top right.

Step 4: Confirm by tapping “Move to Trash.” The selected photos will be removed from your library and all synced Android devices.

To permanently delete the photos before the 60-day auto-removal period:

Step 5: Tap the menu icon (☰) in the top-left corner.

Step 6: Select “Trash.”

Step 7: Tap “Select” → choose the photos → tap “Delete permanently.”

💡 Photos in the Trash can be restored within 60 days unless you manually delete them permanently.

How to Delete Albums in Google Photos (Web, iOS, Android)

If you want to delete all albums in Google Photos, please follow the following steps for Android, iPhone/iPad and online:

On Android Devices:

• Step 1: Open the Google Photos app.
• Step 2: Tap the “Library” tab, then open the album you want to delete.
• Step 3: Tap the three-dot menu in the top right.
• Step 4: Select “Delete album” and confirm.

On iPhone and iPad:

• Step 1: Open the Google Photos app.
• Step 2: Tap “Library” to view your albums.
• Step 3: Open the album you want to delete.
• Step 4: Tap the three-dot icon, then select “Delete album” and confirm.

On Web Browser (PC/Mac):

• Step 1: Go to photos.google.com and log in.
• Step 2: Click “Albums” from the left sidebar.
• Step 3: Open the album you want to delete.
• Step 4: Click the three-dot menu at the top, then choose “Delete album” and confirm.

💡 By following any of the methods mentioned above, you can easily delete images from Google Photos on your mobile PC or online.

How to Recover Deleted Photos from Google Photos

If you accidentally deleted Google Photos, don’t worry. We have two simple ways to revive them:

✅ Solution 1: Recover Deleted Google Photos with WinfrGUI

If the deleted photos are no longer in the Trash, you can try recovering them from your local device using WinfrGUI, a free and easy-to-use data recovery tool.

Step 1: Download WinfrGUI from the official website and install it according to the instructions.

Step 2: Select the drive where your Google Photos or synced images were previously stored.

Step 3: Choose the scan method(quick scan & deep scan) to begin scanning for deleted files.

Step 4: After the scan, browse the results and select the deleted photos you want to restore.

Step 5: Click “Start Recovery” to save the recovered photos to a secure location on your device.

✅ Solution 2: Restore Deleted Google Photos from the Trash

If you deleted photos within the last 60 days, they may still be in the Google Photos Trash.

Step 1: Go to photos.google.com and log into your Google account.
Step 2: Click the menu icon (☰) in the top-left corner of the screen.
Step 3: Select “Trash” from the menu.
Step 4: Find the photo(s) you want to recover.
Step 5: Click “Restore” in the upper-right corner. The photo will return to your main Google Photos library.

💡 Tip: Avoid recovering files to the same drive to prevent overwriting lost data.

FAQs About Deleting Photos in Google Photos

Q1: Why can’t I delete photos from Google Photos? 

You can now delete images from your Google Photos using the method shared in this article.

Q2: Will the photo remain in Google Photos if it is deleted from the phone? 

Yes, the photo was removed in the tray for 60 days before being permanently removed.

Q3: How do I take photos from Google Photos? 

You can use the solution mentioned in this article with WinfrGUI as a recommended method for quality and speed of recovery.

Q4: What’s the difference between Google Drive and Google Photos? 

Both applications can sync photos and videos, but Google Photos is designed specifically for image storage.

In Summary

Deleting photos from Google Photos is straightforward whether you’re using a web browser, iOS or Android app. Recovery is possible within 60 days via Trash—or afterward using recovery tools like WinfrGUI. Let me know if you’d like me to help rewrite any section for tone, clarity, or translation!

🔗 Also Read: How to Recover Permanently Deleted Photos from Google Photos after 60 Days?