{"id":11206,"date":"2025-05-03T13:22:37","date_gmt":"2025-05-03T13:22:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/?p=11206"},"modified":"2025-05-03T13:26:33","modified_gmt":"2025-05-03T13:26:33","slug":"delete-files-on-iphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/delete-files-on-iphone\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Delete Files on iPhone"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/delete-files-on-iphone\/#how_to_delete_a_%e2%80%98classic_file_on_iphone_using_the_files_app\" title=\"How to Delete a &#8216;Classic&#8217; File on iPhone Using the Files App\">How to Delete a &#8216;Classic&#8217; File on iPhone Using the Files App<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/delete-files-on-iphone\/#how_to_delete_other_data_you_might_think_of_as_files\" title=\"How to Delete Other Data You Might Think of as Files\">How to Delete Other Data You Might Think of as Files<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/delete-files-on-iphone\/#method_1_delete_media_files_on_iphone_with_a_cleaning_app\" title=\"Method 1 Delete Media Files on iPhone With a Cleaning App\">Method 1 Delete Media Files on iPhone With a Cleaning App<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/delete-files-on-iphone\/#method_2_delete_app_files_off_iphone_through_settings\" title=\"Method 2 Delete App Files Off iPhone Through Settings\">Method 2 Delete App Files Off iPhone Through Settings<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/delete-files-on-iphone\/#how_to_delete_all_files_on_iphone_the_nuclear_option\" title=\"How to Delete All Files on iPhone (The Nuclear Option)\">How to Delete All Files on iPhone (The Nuclear Option)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/delete-files-on-iphone\/#bonus_method_automate_deleting_files_on_iphone_with_shortcuts\" title=\"Bonus Method Automate Deleting Files on iPhone with Shortcuts\">Bonus Method Automate Deleting Files on iPhone with Shortcuts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/delete-files-on-iphone\/#few_last_words\" title=\"Few Last Words\">Few Last Words<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/delete-files-on-iphone\/#faq\" title=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/delete-files-on-iphone\/#i_tapped_on_delete_but_it_says_the_file_doesnt_exist_whats_going_on\" title=\"I tapped on delete, but it says the file doesn\u2019t exist. What\u2019s going on?\">I tapped on delete, but it says the file doesn\u2019t exist. What\u2019s going on?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/delete-files-on-iphone\/#i_deleted_files_on_iphone_but_my_storage_didnt_free_up_why\" title=\"I deleted files on iPhone, but my storage didn\u2019t free up. Why?\">I deleted files on iPhone, but my storage didn\u2019t free up. Why?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/delete-files-on-iphone\/#is_there_a_way_to_delete_all_files_from_the_files_app_in_one_go\" title=\"Is there a way to delete all files from the Files app in one go?\">Is there a way to delete all files from the Files app in one go?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/delete-files-on-iphone\/#if_my_iphone_is_connected_to_icloud_does_it_mean_the_files_will_be_gone_from_there_too\" title=\"If my iPhone is connected to iCloud, does it mean the files will be gone from there too?\">If my iPhone is connected to iCloud, does it mean the files will be gone from there too?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/delete-files-on-iphone\/#can_i_delete_files_from_external_drives_or_usb_sticks_connected_to_my_iphone\" title=\"Can I delete files from external drives or USB sticks connected to my iPhone?\">Can I delete files from external drives or USB sticks connected to my iPhone?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Need a quick way to remove a file? Whether you\u2019re new to iPhones or an experienced user looking for a few fresh pointers, we\u2019ll show you exactly how to delete files off your iPhone \u2014 and even automate the process if you want.<\/p>\n<p>Every method below is one we\u2019ve been using for years, long before iOS 18 was even a thing. Today, we\u2019ll share everything we know.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s get started.<\/p>\n<div class=\"frame_bg frame_bg--default\"><div class=\"frame_bg--title\"><\/div>This guide uses an iPhone 16 with iOS 18 for all steps, feature names, and screenshots. If you use an older iPhone like the iPhone 11, 12, 13, 14, or 15, things will look the same.<\/p>\n<p>However, if you&#8217;re on iOS 16 or earlier, some settings and UI elements may have different names or layouts \u2014 so expect a few differences.<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_delete_a_%e2%80%98classic_file_on_iphone_using_the_files_app\"><\/span>How to Delete a &#8216;Classic&#8217; File on iPhone Using the Files App<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"frame_bg frame_bg--success\"><div class=\"frame_bg--title\"><\/div>This method works for most of the common file types \u2014 PDFs, text documents, ZIP files, photos and videos saved manually to Files (not the Photos app), audio files, and folders. Basically, if you can see it in the Files app, you can delete it. Just remember, this won\u2019t touch stuff like photos in your Photos app or music inside the Music app \u2014 those have their own ways of getting deleted.<\/div>\n<p>Let\u2019s start with the Files app\u2014it\u2019s Apple\u2019s built-in file manager, and it does the job, even if it isn\u2019t flashy.<\/p>\n<p>Files you save from the web, AirDropped documents, email attachments, or stuff you download through apps often end up here by default.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s how to delete a file on iPhone:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the Files app on your iPhone.<\/li>\n<li>Tap around \u2014 check <em>On My iPhone<\/em>, <em>iCloud Drive<\/em>, or the <em>Downloads<\/em> folder. These are usually where the files pile up. If you have apps that can save content \u2014 like third-party browsers (Chrome, Firefox, DuckDuckGo) or even security and VPN apps \u2014 they often create their own folders inside <em>On My iPhone<\/em>.<img fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-11169\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ios-tp-files-app.jpeg\" alt=\"Files app\" width=\"555\" height=\"600\" \/><\/li>\n<li>To delete a file, tap and hold on it until a little menu pops up.<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019ll see <em>Delete<\/em> right there. Tap it, and poof \u2014 gone.<img class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-11209\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ios-files-app-screenshots.jpeg\" alt=\"Tap Select, and mark the files\" width=\"556\" height=\"600\" \/><\/li>\n<li>If yoy want to delete more than one hit the <em>three dots<\/em> at the top, tap <em>Select<\/em>, and mark as many files as you want. Then, tap the trash can.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"frame_bg frame_bg--default\"><div class=\"frame_bg--title\"><\/div>Not sure where the file ended up? Use the search bar at the top of the Files app. You don\u2019t even need the exact name \u2014 type part of the name, a file type like \u201cPDF,\u201d or even a word you remember from the file. It can help you find it fast.<\/div>\n<p>You can also delete a folder on an iPhone. Same trick \u2014 tap and hold the folder, hit <em>Delete<\/em>, and it\u2019s out.<\/p>\n<p>One more thing: Deleted files go into the <em>Recently Deleted<\/em> folder inside the Files app. They hang out there for 30 days, just in case you change your mind. If you want them gone for good, open <em>Recently Deleted<\/em>, select them, and hit <em>Delete<\/em> again.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s it \u2014 easy.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_delete_other_data_you_might_think_of_as_files\"><\/span>How to Delete Other Data You Might Think of as Files<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Above, we covered a method for \u201ctraditional\u201d files in the Files app \u2014 but there\u2019s some other stuff on your iPhone that you might consider a \u201cfile.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Think about it: your photos, videos, screenshots, downloaded podcasts, even app data \u2014 all of that is file-based. It just lives in different corners of your iPhone. So In the next few methods, we\u2019ll show you how to find and delete this kind of \u201cfile-ish\u201d data.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"method_1_delete_media_files_on_iphone_with_a_cleaning_app\"><\/span>Method 1: Delete Media Files on iPhone With a Cleaning App<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"frame_bg frame_bg--success\"><div class=\"frame_bg--title\"><\/div>This method is for those who don\u2019t have a specific file in mind and just want to tidy up their storage automatically without wasting time. You can use a cleaning app. These apps <em>cannot<\/em> target files from the Files app \u2014 they focus on your Photos app instead. Photos, videos, screenshots, duplicates, similar-looking images, and other space-hogging files.<\/div>\n<p>If you came across this guide because you had one goal \u2014 to delete files and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/clear-storage-iphone\/\">clear storage on your iPhone<\/a> \u2014 you might actually be interested in using a cleaning app. These apps can do a lot of the heavy lifting for you.<\/p>\n<p>Now, to be clear, cleaning apps can&#8217;t access files in your Files app. Apple doesn\u2019t allow it. What they <em>can<\/em> do is look into your media library (Photos app) \u2014 and for most people, that\u2019s exactly where the largest files live. Think about it: 4K video files, thousands of high-def photos, Live Photos you forgot existed \u2014 it adds up fast. Cleaning apps give you a simple and quick way to delete a bunch of files that are just wasting space.<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/clever-cleaner-card.png\" alt=\"Clever Cleaner\" width=\"691\" height=\"256\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter size-full wp-image-11729\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Not that long ago, we actually tested a whole bunch of these apps while putting together our list of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/iphone-cleaner-apps\/\">best iPhone cleaners<\/a>, and we found some solid options. For this section, we\u2019ll show you how it works using one of our favorites \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/clever-cleaner-ai-cleanup-app\/id1666645584\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Clever Cleaner: Free AI CleanUp App<\/strong><\/a>. This <strong>100% free app<\/strong> quickly became our go-to for a couple of reasons. First, it\u2019s honestly free \u2014 no paywalls, no hidden in-app purchases, not even ads (rare these days.) Second, it\u2019s fast. Scans usually take just a few seconds, even if you have a massive library. <strong>And third, it has 4 features that handle most of the files people want to clear out from Photos:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Similars<\/strong> \u2014 Unlike the built-in <em>Duplicates<\/em> feature in the Photos app, which only <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/merge-duplicate-photos-on-iphone\/\">merges files that are identical<\/a>, Clever Cleaner goes further. The app&#8217;s AI doesn\u2019t just spot exact duplicate images \u2014 it also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/find-similar-photos-on-iphone\/\">finds visually similar ones<\/a> (photos from the same event, or multiple portraits of the same person that aren\u2019t technically duplicates.) In our tests, its AI hit around 95% accuracy, which honestly surprised us. If you want the full breakdown, you can check out our detailed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/clever-cleaner-review\/\">review here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Screenshots<\/strong> \u2014 It pulls up all your screenshots and lets you delete them all with one tap.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-10612\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cc-screenshots-lives.jpeg\" alt=\"Screenshots and Lives\" width=\"556\" height=\"600\" \/><\/li>\n<li><strong>Lives<\/strong> \u2014 This one\u2019s pretty clever (pun intended). It lets you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/convert-live-photos-to-still\/\">convert Live Photos into regular still images<\/a> by removing the attached short video. It\u2019s a nice way to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/free-up-storage-on-iphone-without-deleting-anything\/\">free up storage without losing anything important<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Heavies<\/strong> \u2014 It <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/find-large-videos-on-iphone\/\">sorts your media library from the biggest files to the smallest<\/a> (something the native Photos app can\u2019t do.) This is especially handy for videos since they usually take up the most space. One 4K video alone can instantly free up few gigs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Let\u2019s see how you can quickly find and delete the biggest files first using Clever Cleaner:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/app\/id1666645584\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download<\/a>  <em>Clever Cleaner<\/em>from the App Store.<\/li>\n<li>Open it up and tap on the <em>Heavies<\/em> section. You\u2019ll get an instant list of your files, from biggest to smallest, with clear labels showing both file sizes and durations.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-10613\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cc-heavies-col-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Heavies\" width=\"556\" height=\"600\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Tap on any file to preview it. You can swipe left or right to browse through other videos, or if you\u2019re ready to go big, you can tap <em>Select All<\/em> and mark everything at once.<\/li>\n<li>Once you\u2019ve made your picks, hit <em>Move to Trash<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>After that, tap <em>Empty Trash<\/em> at the bottom. You\u2019ll see a <em>Slide to Delete<\/em> bar \u2014 go ahead and slide it to confirm. Almost done.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-10614\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cc-heavies-col-2.jpeg\" alt=\"Done\" width=\"556\" height=\"600\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The app will give you a final reminder: open your Photos app, head to <em>Recently Deleted<\/em>, and fully remove the files from there. Until you do this last step, those files will still occupy the space.<\/p>\n<div class=\"frame_bg frame_bg--default\"><div class=\"frame_bg--title\"><\/div>We also have a separate guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/iphone-junk-file-cleaners\/\">iPhone junk file cleaners<\/a> if you want to check out other options. Just keep in\u00a0 mind, most of these apps aren\u2019t truly free \u2014 sure, they\u2019re free to download, but many lock the useful features behind paywalls. There are very few fully free and good options we\u2019d actually recommend, like the one we used above. Also, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/clever-cleaner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">official Clever Cleaner cleanup app page<\/a>, it should stay free for you as long as you\u2019ve got it installed. Considering it takes less than 200 MB of space, it might be worth keeping around for future cleanups.<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"method_2_delete_app_files_off_iphone_through_settings\"><\/span>Method 2: Delete App Files Off iPhone Through Settings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"frame_bg frame_bg--success\"><div class=\"frame_bg--title\"><\/div>In Settings, you won\u2019t be deleting random files like in the Files app, but you can still remove plenty. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/clear-app-data-on-iphone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">delete apps<\/a> you no longer need, clear browser cache files, and even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/delete-downloads-on-iphone\/\">get rid of downloaded content<\/a> from certain native apps like Podcasts, TV, Music.<\/div>\n<p>This one is probably the least obvious, but there are plenty of files and bits of data hiding in your iPhone\u2019s Settings \u2014 especially if you\u2019re using a lot of Apple\u2019s native apps. These aren\u2019t always the first files people think of, but they can quietly pile up.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s where to look and what you can remove:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Go to <em>Settings<\/em> \u2192 <em>General<\/em> \u2192 <em>iPhone Storage<\/em>. Scroll down to see a list of all your apps sorted by how much space they take up. If you spot apps you barely use, tap on them and hit <em>Delete App<\/em>. This clears not only the app but also its stored files.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-10292\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ios-tp-iphone-storage.jpeg\" alt=\"iPhone Storage\" width=\"555\" height=\"600\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Go to <em>Settings<\/em> \u2192 <em>Safari<\/em> \u2192 <em>Clear History and Website Data<\/em>. This will remove browsing history, cookies, and cache files that Safari has been holding onto. If you browse a lot, this can free up a decent amount of space.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-5764\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/clear-safari-cache.jpg\" alt=\"Safari\" width=\"554\" height=\"600\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Go to <em>Settings<\/em> \u2192 <em>General<\/em> \u2192 <em>iPhone Storage<\/em> \u2192 <em>Podcasts<\/em>. You\u2019ll see a list of downloaded episodes. You can delete individual files or clear entire shows if you don\u2019t need them anymore.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-11210\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ios-podcasts.jpeg\" alt=\"Podcasts\" width=\"556\" height=\"600\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Go to <em>Settings<\/em> \u2192 <em>General<\/em> \u2192 <em>iPhone Storage<\/em> \u2192 <em>TV<\/em> or <em>Music<\/em>. These apps often hold downloaded movies, shows, or songs you may have forgotten about. Tap into them, and you\u2019ll find the option to delete downloaded files directly.<\/li>\n<li>Go to <em>Settings<\/em> \u2192 <em>General<\/em> \u2192 <em>iPhone Storage<\/em> \u2192 <em>Messages<\/em>. Tap on <em>Review Large Attachments<\/em>. Here you\u2019ll find big photos, videos, and other files sent through Messages. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/delete-large-attachments-iphone\/\">delete attachments<\/a> one by one or in bulk.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>That\u2019s it. Settings might not seem like the obvious place to clear files on iPhone, but once you get in there, you\u2019ll see how much space you can win back without even touching your Photos or Files apps.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_delete_all_files_on_iphone_the_nuclear_option\"><\/span>How to Delete All Files on iPhone (The Nuclear Option)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"frame_bg frame_bg--success\"><div class=\"frame_bg--title\"><\/div>If you really want to wipe the slate clean and delete <em>all<\/em> files off your iPhone \u2014 and yes, we do mean <strong>all<\/strong> files \u2014 you can use the built-in option called <em>Erase All Content and Settings<\/em>. This doesn\u2019t just clear some files; it resets the entire device like it\u2019s fresh out of the box.<\/div>\n<p>This method is for those who want it all gone. Photos, music, files sitting in local storage or the Files app, app data, downloaded podcasts, offline music \u2014 everything. Maybe you\u2019re getting ready to sell your iPhone or hand it down to someone else. This will do a complete, automatic wipe without you needing to hunt things down manually.<\/p>\n<div class=\"frame_bg frame_bg--danger\"><div class=\"frame_bg--title\"><\/div> If you care about the data on your iPhone \u2014 photos, chats, files, anything \u2014 take a moment to back it up first. You can use iCloud, Finder (if you\u2019re on a Mac), or iTunes (if you\u2019re on Windows). There are also solid <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-iphone-backup-software\/\">third-party options<\/a>.<\/div>\n<p><strong>How to erase all files on iPhone:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the <em>Settings<\/em> app.<\/li>\n<li>Tap <em>General<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Scroll all the way down and tap <em>Transfer or Reset iPhone<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Choose <em>Erase All Content and Settings<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>If asked, enter your passcode or Apple ID password to confirm.<\/li>\n<li>Follow the on-screen instructions. Your iPhone will restart and begin wiping everything.<\/li>\n<li>Once it finishes, you\u2019ll see the \u201cHello\u201d setup screen, just like when you first unboxed it.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-11211\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ios-reset.jpeg\" alt=\"Erase All Content and Settings\" width=\"556\" height=\"600\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"frame_bg frame_bg--default\"><div class=\"frame_bg--title\"><\/div><strong>Tip.<\/strong> Keep your iPhone plugged into power during the reset. The process usually finishes pretty quickly, but the last thing you want is for the battery to die halfway through and cause unnecessary headaches.<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"bonus_method_automate_deleting_files_on_iphone_with_shortcuts\"><\/span>Bonus Method: Automate Deleting Files on iPhone with Shortcuts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"frame_bg frame_bg--success\"><div class=\"frame_bg--title\"><\/div>If you need to clean up certain files regularly you can do what some iPhone power users do and automate it using the Shortcuts app.<\/div>\n<p>If you find yourself constantly removing certain types of files \u2014 like temporary files from a specific folder, exported videos after editing \u2014 you can automate this with the Shortcuts app.<\/p>\n<p>Sure, it\u2019s not the easiest thing to set up the first time, but once you get the hang of it, it\u2019s worth it. Plus, you\u2019re not alone \u2014 there are plenty of communities like<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/shortcuts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> r\/shortcuts<\/a> where people share tips, examples, and shortcuts they\u2019ve already built. You\u2019ll find tons of inspiration and real-world solutions there.<\/p>\n<div class=\"frame_bg frame_bg--danger\"><div class=\"frame_bg--title\"><\/div>There\u2019s a catch. Apple limits Shortcuts from deleting just any random file on your iPhone. For this to work, the file must be inside a <strong>Scriptable<\/strong> folder. If this sounds like a deal-breaker, you can try third-party apps like <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/scriptable\/id1405459188\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Scriptable<\/strong><\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/toolbox-pro-for-shortcuts\/id1476205977\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Toolbox Pro<\/strong><\/a>. These apps are more flexible.<\/div>\n<p>To give you a clearer picture, <strong>here\u2019s a simple example of how you could set one up:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the <em>Shortcuts<\/em> app on your iPhone.<\/li>\n<li>Tap the <em>+<\/em> button to create a new Shortcut.<\/li>\n<li>Tap <em>Add Action<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Search for <strong>Get File<\/strong> and select it.<\/li>\n<li>Enter path.<\/li>\n<li>Tap the <em>+<\/em> again, search for <strong>Delete File<\/strong>, and select it.<\/li>\n<li>Connect the <em>Get File<\/em> action to <em>Delete File<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Optional: If you want this to run without asking every time, go to <em>Settings<\/em> \u2192 <em>Shortcuts<\/em> \u2192 <em>Advanced<\/em> \u2192 enable <em>Allow Deleting Without Confirmation<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Hit <em>Done<\/em>, name your shortcut something like \u201cClear Temp Files,\u201d and you\u2019re set.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-11212\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ios-shortcuts-delete-file.jpeg\" alt=\"Shortcuts\" width=\"556\" height=\"600\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Next time you run this Shortcut, it will automatically find and delete that file. You can even pin it to your Home Screen or ask Siri to run it with your voice.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"few_last_words\"><\/span>Few Last Words<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So, as you see, there are a few different ways to delete files on iPhone \u2014 and that\u2019s because iPhones tend to scatter things across different places. We tried to cover the whole picture here. For most people \u2014 we\u2019d say about 90% \u2014 the Files app will be the main point of interest, which is exactly why we started there before moving on to the less common methods and special cases.<\/p>\n<p>If you still have questions, check out the FAQ below. There\u2019s a good chance we\u2019ve already answered it. And if not, don\u2019t hesitate to reach out. We\u2019ve got a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact form<\/a> if you want to ask us directly, or you can jump into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/forum\/101-iphone-ipod-touch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">our iPhone forum<\/a> if you want to start a discussion with others. Either way, we\u2019re happy to help.<\/p>\n<section itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"><div class=\"panel-group sc_accordion_faq\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\" aria-multiselectable=\"true\"><h2 class=\"sc_accordion_faq--title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"faq\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading1\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"i_tapped_on_delete_but_it_says_the_file_doesnt_exist_whats_going_on\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse1\">\r\n                I tapped on delete, but it says the file doesn\u2019t exist. What\u2019s going on?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapse1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading1\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                Yeah, <a href=\"https:\/\/discussions.apple.com\/thread\/255321354?sortBy=rank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sometimes this happens<\/a> \u2014 it\u2019s just a minor glitch. Usually, the file has already been moved, deleted, or synced away by iCloud or another app, but the Files app didn\u2019t update fast enough to notice. You\u2019re not doing anything wrong. Close and reopen the Files app, it usually clears it up, and the file is most likely already gone.\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading2\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"i_deleted_files_on_iphone_but_my_storage_didnt_free_up_why\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse2\">\r\n                I deleted files on iPhone, but my storage didn\u2019t free up. Why?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapse2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading2\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                Deleting files doesn\u2019t always free up space instantly. When you delete something from the Files app on your iPhone, it might still be sitting in the <em>Recently Deleted<\/em> folder, waiting for you to finish the job.<br \/>\nSame goes for photos and videos \u2014 they aren\u2019t fully gone until you clear them from the <em>Recently Deleted<\/em> album in the Photos app. Also, some apps hang on to cached data even after you delete things, so sometimes you don\u2019t see the storage free up until the system clears it out in the background.\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading3\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is_there_a_way_to_delete_all_files_from_the_files_app_in_one_go\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse3\">\r\n                Is there a way to delete all files from the Files app in one go?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapse3\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading3\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                Not in one tap. But you can still delete everything inside a folder by hand. Open the folder, tap the three dots, choose <em>Select<\/em>, then tap <em>Select All<\/em>, and hit the trash icon. If you want to go even faster, you can delete entire folders \u2014 as long as they\u2019re deletable. Some folders, especially those created by apps, might not show the delete option because the system or the app manages them. In that case, you\u2019ll have to clear the contents manually.\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading4\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"if_my_iphone_is_connected_to_icloud_does_it_mean_the_files_will_be_gone_from_there_too\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse4\">\r\n                If my iPhone is connected to iCloud, does it mean the files will be gone from there too?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapse4\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading4\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                It depends. If the file is stored in <em>iCloud Drive<\/em> or your synced <em>Photos<\/em> library, then yes \u2014 deleting it on your iPhone will delete it from iCloud and all your other devices linked to the same Apple ID. But if the file is stored <em>On My iPhone<\/em> or in a local app folder, it will only be removed from the device itself. The key is to check where the file is located. If you see the little iCloud icon next to the folder or file, you\u2019ll know it\u2019s synced.\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading5\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can_i_delete_files_from_external_drives_or_usb_sticks_connected_to_my_iphone\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse5\">\r\n                 Can I delete files from external drives or USB sticks connected to my iPhone?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapse5\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading5\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                Yes, you can \u2014 as long as the drive is properly connected and shows up in the Files app. Once it appears under <em>Locations<\/em>, you can browse it just like a normal folder. Tap and hold on any file or folder, and you\u2019ll see the <em>Delete<\/em> option. Keep in mind, though, not all external drives fully support this feature. Some drives might only let you read files.\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Need a quick way to remove a file? Whether you\u2019re new to iPhones or an experienced user looking for a few fresh pointers, we\u2019ll show you exactly how to delete files off your iPhone \u2014 and even automate the process if you want. 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