{"id":3625,"date":"2023-10-24T01:25:53","date_gmt":"2023-10-24T01:25:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/?p=3625"},"modified":"2025-03-31T15:50:05","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T15:50:05","slug":"clear-storage-iphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/clear-storage-iphone\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Free Up Space 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\/clear-storage-iphone\/#why_is_my_iphone_storage_full\" title=\"Why Is My iPhone Storage Full?\">Why Is My iPhone Storage Full?<\/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\/clear-storage-iphone\/#9_tips_to_deep_clean_your_iphone_storage\" title=\"9 Tips to Deep Clean Your iPhone Storage\">9 Tips to Deep Clean Your iPhone Storage<\/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\/clear-storage-iphone\/#step_1_clean_up_your_photo_library\" title=\"Step 1 Clean Up Your Photo Library\">Step 1 Clean Up Your Photo Library<\/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\/clear-storage-iphone\/#step_2_clear_your_browser_cache\" title=\"Step 2 Clear Your Browser Cache\">Step 2 Clear Your Browser Cache<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/clear-storage-iphone\/#step_3_delete_your_apps_cache\" title=\"Step 3 Delete Your Apps&#8217; Cache\">Step 3 Delete Your Apps&#8217; Cache<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/clear-storage-iphone\/#step_4_offload_the_apps\" title=\"Step 4 Offload the Apps\">Step 4 Offload the Apps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/clear-storage-iphone\/#step_5_remove_unused_apps\" title=\"Step 5 Remove Unused Apps\">Step 5 Remove Unused Apps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/clear-storage-iphone\/#step_6_delete_message_attachments\" title=\"Step 6 Delete Message Attachments\">Step 6 Delete Message Attachments<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/clear-storage-iphone\/#step_7_clear_downloaded_files_in_the_files_app\" title=\"Step 7 Clear Downloaded Files in the Files App\">Step 7 Clear Downloaded Files in the Files App<\/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\/clear-storage-iphone\/#step_8_utilize_icloud_to_free_up_space_on_your_iphone\" title=\"Step 8 Utilize iCloud to Free Up Space on Your iPhone\">Step 8 Utilize iCloud to Free Up Space on Your iPhone<\/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\/clear-storage-iphone\/#step_9_delete_duplicate_contacts\" title=\"Step 9 Delete Duplicate Contacts\">Step 9 Delete Duplicate Contacts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/clear-storage-iphone\/#bonus_ways_to_clear_storage_on_iphone\" title=\"Bonus Ways to Clear Storage on iPhone\">Bonus Ways to Clear Storage on iPhone<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/clear-storage-iphone\/#method_1_enable_%e2%80%98optimize_iphone_storage_feature\" title=\"Method 1 Enable &#8216;Optimize iPhone Storage&#8217; Feature\">Method 1 Enable &#8216;Optimize iPhone Storage&#8217; Feature<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/clear-storage-iphone\/#method_2_review_downloaded_music_and_podcasts\" title=\"Method 2 Review Downloaded Music and Podcasts\">Method 2 Review Downloaded Music and Podcasts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/clear-storage-iphone\/#method_3_delete_old_voice_memos_you_no_longer_need\" title=\"Method 3 Delete Old Voice Memos You No Longer Need\">Method 3 Delete Old Voice Memos You No Longer Need<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/clear-storage-iphone\/#method_4_use_alternative_cloud_storage_services\" title=\"Method 4 Use Alternative Cloud Storage Services\">Method 4 Use Alternative Cloud Storage Services<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/clear-storage-iphone\/#summing_it_up\" title=\"Summing It Up\">Summing It Up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/clear-storage-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-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/clear-storage-iphone\/#what_to_do_when_iphone_storage_is_full\" title=\"What to do when iPhone Storage is full?\">What to do when iPhone Storage is full?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/clear-storage-iphone\/#how_to_clean_up_iphone_storage_for_free\" title=\"How to clean up iPhone Storage for free?\">How to clean up iPhone Storage for free?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/clear-storage-iphone\/#whats_the_quickest_way_to_clean_up_iphone_storage_in_one_shot\" title=\"What\u2019s the quickest way to clean up iPhone storage in one shot?\">What\u2019s the quickest way to clean up iPhone storage in one shot?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/clear-storage-iphone\/#is_it_really_safe_to_let_a_third-party_app_clean_my_iphone\" title=\"Is it really safe to let a third-party app clean my iPhone?\">Is it really safe to let a third-party app clean my iPhone?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/clear-storage-iphone\/#can_i_get_rid_of_native_apps_to_reduce_ios_storage\" title=\"Can I get rid of native apps to reduce iOS storage?\">Can I get rid of native apps to reduce iOS storage?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/clear-storage-iphone\/#is_cleaning_up_iphone_storage_different_on_different_models\" title=\"Is cleaning up iPhone storage different on different models?\">Is cleaning up iPhone storage different on different models?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/clear-storage-iphone\/#can_i_clear_local_storage_on_the_iphone_by_removing_old_system_files\" title=\"Can I clear local storage on the iPhone by removing old system files?\">Can I clear local storage on the iPhone by removing old system files?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Has your iPhone dropped hints that it needs a thorough clean? Maybe apps crash, photos refuse to save, or that \u201cStorage Almost Full\u201d message won\u2019t go away. If so, below, you\u2019ll find nine steps on how to clear your iPhone storage, plus a few extra tricks.<\/p>\n<p>By the end, you won\u2019t just have more space\u2014you\u2019ll know exactly how to keep it that way.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why_is_my_iphone_storage_full\"><\/span>Why Is My iPhone Storage Full?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most iPhones have at least 64 GB of storage space installed. It sounds like a lot but it runs out quickly \u2013 there are a lot of potential data hogs on your device.<\/p>\n<p><b>We&#8217;ll quickly review each data type so you know exactly where your precious space is going (and what data to nuke first).<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\ud83d\udc64 <b>Personal data<\/b> \u2013 Photos, videos, documents, and other files the user saved to the device.<\/li>\n<li>\u2709\ufe0f <b>Messages\/attachments<\/b> \u2013 Conversations, photos, videos, and other files received via email or messaging apps like Messages or WhatsApp.<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcc4 <b>Caches<\/b> \u2013 Cache files and temporary data used by iOS and apps.<\/li>\n<li>\u2b07\ufe0f <b>Downloaded files<\/b> \u2013 Files downloaded from the internet (like a website or cloud storage service like Google Drive).<\/li>\n<li>\ud83e\uddf0 <b>Apps<\/b> \u2013 Apps downloaded and installed from the App Store<\/li>\n<li>\u2699\ufe0f <b>System data<\/b> \u2013 Files used by iOS for its operation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>To check your iPhone&#8217;s storage allocation:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Open the Settings app and tap <b>General<\/b>, then <b>iPhone Storage<\/b>. At the very top of the screen, review what data is taking up your device\u2019s storage space (<b>Apps<\/b>, <b>iOS<\/b>, <b>Mail<\/b>, <b>Photos<\/b>, and <b>System Data<\/b>). Beneath that, you\u2019ll find all the apps installed on your iPhone and how much space they are using up.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3535 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Settings-General-Iphon-Storage.png\" alt=\"iPhone Storage in General Settings\" width=\"884\" height=\"621\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Use these indicators to decide what to clean up first. Not sure where to start? Below, we&#8217;ve compiled an easy-to-follow list of steps you can take to free up storage on your iPhone.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_tips_to_deep_clean_your_iphone_storage\"><\/span>9 Tips to Deep Clean Your iPhone Storage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As we mentioned at the beginning of this article, we\u2019ll show you how to free up storage on your iPhone in 9 simple steps.<\/p>\n<p>Data is scattered around the device and there\u2019s no way to delete everything at once without resetting your iPhone. Instead, we\u2019ll show you how to clear your iPhone storage by cleaning up each data type one by one.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"step_1_clean_up_your_photo_library\"><\/span>Step 1: Clean Up Your Photo Library<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For many\u2014if not most\u2014people, the biggest category eating up storage is <b>Photos<\/b>. Every picture and video you take, save, or import adds up fast. There\u2019s a lot of wasted space hiding in there\u2014duplicates, large videos and screenshots you\u2019ll never look at again. Cleaning this up can free gigabytes.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll break this step into two options: one using built-in tools that come with your iPhone and another using specialized apps that automate the process. We&#8217;re starting with apps because, due to the hard limitations of native solutions and based on our experience, they are a much better option.<\/p>\n<h4>Option A: Use Third-Party Apps<\/h4>\n<p>If you\u2019ve never used a photo cleaning app before, we\u2019ve <a href=\"\/blog\/best-ai-cleaners-for-iphone\/\">tested and ranked the best iPhone cleaners<\/a> available. But if you don\u2019t have time to read the full comparison, the one we recommend most is <b><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/clever-cleaner-ai-cleanup-app\/id1666645584\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Clever Cleaner: Free Photo Cleaner App<\/a><\/b>.<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/clever-cleaner-app.png\" alt=\"Clever Cleaner\" width=\"985\" height=\"833\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10379\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>This app has gained serious traction since its release, and we think it comes down to two things:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It works really well (thanks to its capable AI).<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s one of the few truly <b>100% free<\/b> photo cleaners\u2014no subscriptions, no paywalls, and no ads (something more apps should offer!). According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/clever-cleaner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">official Clever Cleaner storage cleanup app\u2019s page<\/a>, it will <b>stay free for current users<\/b>, so even if new features are added in the future, you won\u2019t have to pay for them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Clever Cleaner helps clear out:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Duplicates and near-duplicates.<\/b> The app&#8217;s AI sorts out identical, nearly identical, and very similar photos, allowing you to automatically delete the extras.<\/li>\n<li><b>Unnecessary screenshots.<\/b> It detects and removes screenshots in your library in one go.<\/li>\n<li><b>Large, outdated videos and photos.<\/b> It finds files taking up the most space and helps you decide what to keep. You\u2019d think this would be easy to do in the Photos app, but Apple still doesn\u2019t let you <a href=\"\/blog\/find-large-videos-on-iphone\/\">sort by file size<\/a>\u2014even in iOS 18.<\/li>\n<li><b>Live Photo conversions.<\/b> If you don\u2019t need the short clips attached to Live Photos, you can <a href=\"\/blog\/convert-live-photos-to-still\/\">convert them to standard images<\/a> and save storage without deleting them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>The app is straightforward and intuitive, but let\u2019s walk through how you can remove all duplicate and similar photos in literally one tap:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/app\/id1666645584\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download<\/a> Clever Cleaner from the App Store.<\/li>\n<li>Tap the &#8220;<b>Similars<\/b>&#8221; section. It finds images that look alike. The app suggests keeping the <b>Best Shot<\/b> and selecting the rest for removal.<img class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-9508\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/clever-cleaner-similars-howto-1.jpg\" alt=\"Similars in Clever Cleaner\" width=\"270\" height=\"584\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Review the selections (<b>optional<\/b>). If you trust the AI\u2019s choices, you can skip this step. Otherwise, you can fine-tune the selection on your own\u2014pick a different <b>Best Shot<\/b> or skip the group entirely. The app will then automatically move to the next group.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-10369\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/clever-cleaner-similars-1.jpg\" alt=\"Pick a different shot or skip the group\" width=\"270\" height=\"585\" \/><\/li>\n<li>If the selection looks good, tap &#8220;<b>Smart Cleanup<\/b>&#8221; to remove everything at once. After that, tap &#8220;<b>Empty Trash<\/b>&#8221; at the bottom and confirm the deletion one more time. That\u2019s it\u2014one scan, a couple of taps, and your library is cleaner.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-10016\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/clever-cleaner-similars-2.jpg\" alt=\"Slide to delete in Clever Cleaner\" width=\"270\" height=\"585\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>You can use the other three tools in a similar way\u2014<b>Screenshots, Lives<\/b>, and <b>Heavies<\/b>. Nothing complicated about it. Once the cleanup is done, the app will show you how much storage you\u2019ve freed up. It also reminds you of one last step. Since deleted photos go to the <b>Recently Deleted<\/b> folder in the Photos app, you need to delete them from there as well.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to learn more about these features or the app in general, don\u2019t miss our full <a href=\"\/blog\/clever-cleaner-review\/\">Clever Cleaner review<\/a>, where we go super in-depth on our experience with it.<\/p>\n<h4>Option B: Use Photos App<\/h4>\n<p>Another option, of course, is manual cleanup in the <b>Photos<\/b> app. It may be tedious, but the big advantage is that it\u2019s already built into your iPhone\u2014no downloads required. You might already know most of these steps, but let\u2019s go over them anyway to make sure you\u2019re covering everything.<\/p>\n<p><b>Here\u2019s a step-by-step guide on how to clean up your photo library manually:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Launch the Photos app on your iPhone. This is where everything is stored, from your latest holiday snaps to those random screenshots you\u2019ve forgotten about.<\/li>\n<li>Scroll down to the \u2018Media Types\u2019 section. Here, your content is sorted by type, such as videos, selfies, and panoramas. Videos often take up the most space, so they\u2019re a good place to start.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-10370\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ios-videos.jpg\" alt=\"Videos\" width=\"270\" height=\"584\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Tap on \u2018Videos\u2019 or any other category where you think you can free up some space. Maybe it\u2019s time to let go of those slow-motion videos from two years ago?<\/li>\n<li>Take a moment to look through your videos or photos. Tap \u2018Select\u2019 in the top right corner, then tap on the items you want to remove. Be honest with yourself about what you really need to keep.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-10371\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ios-videos-delete.jpg\" alt=\"Delete selected\" width=\"270\" height=\"584\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Once you\u2019ve selected the items to delete, tap the trash can icon and confirm. This will move them to the \u2018Recently Deleted\u2019 album.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>And we should also mention the <b>Duplicates<\/b> feature. It\u2019s not as capable as third-party apps since it only flags <b>identical<\/b> duplicates. So, if you snapped 10 nearly identical photos of your pet, they won\u2019t show up here. But still, it\u2019s built into your iPhone, and it\u2019s a quick way to clean up exact copies and <a href=\"\/blog\/merge-duplicate-photos-on-iphone\/\">merge duplicates into one picture<\/a>. Open the Photos app and tap <b>Albums<\/b> at the bottom of the screen. Then, scroll down to the <b>Utilities<\/b> section and tap <b>Duplicates<\/b>. Next, tap <b>Merge<\/b> beside the set of duplicates you want to clear. Finally, tap <b>Merge Exact Copies<\/b> to confirm the action.<\/p>\n<p><b>Note.<\/b> No matter which option you choose, you always need to check the <b>Recently Deleted<\/b> folder in <em>Photos<\/em>. Whether you cleaned your library with an app or manually, those files will stay there for up to 30 days, still taking up space.<\/p>\n<p><b>To permanently remove them and free up storage:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Go to the \u2018<b>Recently Deleted<\/b>\u2019 album, tap \u2018<b>Select<\/b>\u2019, and then \u2018<b>Delete All<\/b>\u2019.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"step_2_clear_your_browser_cache\"><\/span>Step 2: Clear Your Browser Cache<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Another lucrative place to clean is your iPhone\u2019s web browser cache. Over time, it can take up loads of space (we\u2019re talking gigabytes) due to storing high-resolution images and similar assets in order to cut loading time on certain pages.<\/p>\n<p>This can be annoying because the cache may store such assets from pages that you will never visit again. Fortunately, cleaning it is easy and you don&#8217;t really need to worry about losing personal data.<\/p>\n<div class=\"frame_bg frame_bg--default\"><div class=\"frame_bg--title\"><\/div>\u26a0\ufe0f This step also deletes your browser cookies, which store login details and other information. After applying this step to your device, you will have to login to the websites again \u2013 so make sure your login info is saved or written down somewhere!<\/div>\n<p><b>To clear your Safari browser history:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Open the Settings app. Then, scroll down a bit and find <b>Safari<\/b>. Scroll down to the <b>PRIVACY &amp; SECURITY<\/b> section and tap <b>Clear History and Website Data<\/b>. Choose a timeframe:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Last hour<\/li>\n<li>Today<\/li>\n<li>Today and yesterday<\/li>\n<li>All history (Recommended for a <em>full cleanup<\/em>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And finally, make sure to tap <b>Clear History<\/b> to confirm the action!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3536 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Settings-Safari-Clear-History-Website-Data-Clear-History-Data.png\" alt=\"Safari Clear History Website in Safari Settings \" width=\"908\" height=\"629\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"frame_bg frame_bg--primary\"><div class=\"frame_bg--title\"><\/div>\ud83d\udca1 Other browser apps may provide an option to clear cache within the app itself. For example, you can clear Google Chrome&#8217;s cache by opening the <b>Google Chrome<\/b> app &gt; <b>menu button<\/b> &gt; <b>History menu page<\/b>.<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"step_3_delete_your_apps_cache\"><\/span>Step 3: Delete Your Apps&#8217; Cache<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Just like browsers, other apps hoard storage with cached files. Social media and messenger app caches are especially notorious for taking up a lot of space; they usually involve lots of media files like photos and videos being downloaded or saved by users.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to <a href=\"\/blog\/clear-app-data-on-iphone\/\">clearing out those cluttered app caches on your iPhone<\/a>, <b>you&#8217;ve got two handy methods up your sleeve<\/b>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>First, some apps come with a built-in cache-clearing tool (although not all of them do).<\/li>\n<li>Second, you can opt for the classic delete-and-reinstall approach.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In our guide below, we&#8217;ll walk you through both methods for three popular apps: <b>TikTok<\/b>, <b>WhatsApp<\/b>, and <b>Facebook<\/b>. For more insights on how to clear caches in other apps, check out this tutorial: <a href=\"\/blog\/clear-cache-iphone\/\">Clear Cache on iPhone<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4>Option A: Use In-App Settings<\/h4>\n<h5>\u27a1\ufe0f Deleting TikTok app cache:<\/h5>\n<p>Open the TikTok app and tap Profile in the bottom-right corner of the screen. Then, tap the menu icon (3 lines) in the top-right corner of the screen and tap Settings and privacy. Select <b>Free up space<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3532 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Profile-Settings-Privacy-Clearup-Space.png\" alt=\"Privacy clean-up in Profile Settings\" width=\"898\" height=\"624\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Finally, tap the <b>Clear cache<\/b> button and close the app.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-3526\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Freeup-Space-Clear-Cache.png\" alt=\"Clear Cache in Free-up Space \" width=\"270\" height=\"338\" \/><\/p>\n<h5>\u27a1\ufe0f Deleting WhatsApp app cache:<\/h5>\n<p>Open the WhatsApp app and tap the <b>Settings<\/b> button in the bottom-right corner of the screen. Then, tap <b>Storage and Data<\/b>. Under the <b>STORAGE<\/b> section, tap <b>Manage Storage<\/b>. Under the <b>CHATS<\/b> section, tap on any conversation whose media files you want to delete.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3537 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Settings-Storage-Data-Manage-Storage.png\" alt=\"Data Manager Storage in Storage Settings\" width=\"900\" height=\"616\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Next, tap <b>Select<\/b> in the top-right corner of the screen. Then, tap the photos and videos you want to clear and tap the <b>Trash icon<\/b> in the bottom-right corner of the screen.<\/p>\n<p>Tap <b>Delete Item<\/b> to delete the file.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3531 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Photos-Select-Desselect-All-Delete-Item.png\" alt=\"Delete Selected item in Photos\" width=\"907\" height=\"617\" \/><\/p>\n<h5>\u27a1\ufe0f Deleting Facebook app cache:<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the Facebook app and tap on the <b>Menu<\/b> button in the bottom-right corner of the screen.<\/li>\n<li>Then, tap the dropdown arrow beside <b>Settings &amp; privac<\/b>y.<\/li>\n<li>Under the <b>Preferences<\/b> section, tap <b>Browser<\/b>.<\/li>\n<li>Under the <b>Browsing Data<\/b> beside Your browsing data, tap <b>Clear<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3528 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Menu-Settings-Privacy-Prefernces-Browser-Clear-Browsing-Data.png\" alt=\"Clear Browsing of Data in Privacy Settings\" width=\"910\" height=\"624\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"delete-apps\">Option B: Delete and Reinstall the App<\/h4>\n<p><b>To delete an app on your iPhone:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>On your iPhone&#8217;s home screen, tap and hold on the app you want to delete and tap <b>Remove App<\/b>. Then, tap <b>Delete App<\/b> to confirm the action.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3524 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Chrome-Remove-App-Delete-App.png\" alt=\"Delete App in Chrome Remove App\" width=\"608\" height=\"612\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"step_4_offload_the_apps\"><\/span>Step 4: Offload the Apps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you have apps that you don\u2019t use often or won\u2019t need in the near future, consider offloading them. Offloading an app deletes the app itself but keeps the app data, which usually includes user preferences, login credentials, user-generated content, and other you-specific data.<\/p>\n<div class=\"frame_bg frame_bg--primary\"><div class=\"frame_bg--title\"><\/div>\ud83d\udca1 Offloaded apps keep their icons on your home screen. You can identify them by the download icon beside their name, which looks like a cloud with a downward-pointing arrow.<\/div>\n<p>Offloading apps is a good option if you need to reclaim a lot of storage space quickly but still intend to use those apps in the future. In some cases, you may get a recommendation from iOS to offload your unused apps in the iPhone Storage menu (<b>Settings<\/b> &gt; General &gt; iPhone Storage). <b>This is what it looks like:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-3525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Enable-Offload-Unused-Apps.jpg\" alt=\"Enable Off-load in Unused Apps \" width=\"350\" height=\"145\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>But if the above prompt doesn\u2019t appear for you, you can also offload unused apps manually:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Open the Settings app and tap <b>General<\/b>. Then, tap <b>iPhone Storage<\/b>. Tap on any app you want to offload.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3534 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Settings-General-Iphone-Storage-Todoist.png\" alt=\"Todoist in iPhone Storage under General Settings\" width=\"904\" height=\"611\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Next, tap <b>Offload App<\/b>. Finally, tap <b>Offload App<\/b> again when prompted to confirm the action.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3538 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Todoist-Offload-App.png\" alt=\"Offload App in Todoist \" width=\"599\" height=\"611\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"step_5_remove_unused_apps\"><\/span>Step 5: Remove Unused Apps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you have apps you don&#8217;t plan on using anymore, just delete them. Apps take up a lot of space and can even grow in size when they get updated. You may opt to offload them, but that method still leaves the shortcut on your home screen and stores app data and cache files.<\/p>\n<div class=\"frame_bg frame_bg--success\"><div class=\"frame_bg--title\"><\/div>\ud83d\udca1 For step-by-step instructions on removing apps, see <a href=\"#delete-apps\">this section<\/a>.<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"step_6_delete_message_attachments\"><\/span>Step 6: Delete Message Attachments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you receive photos, videos, documents, and other files via <a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-us\/HT206906\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iMessage<\/a>, they may still be stored as attachments in your Messages app \u2013 you can reclaim a lot of storage space by deleting them.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, you can <a href=\"\/blog\/delete-large-attachments-on-iphone\/\">find and delete attachments<\/a> through the Settings app. We&#8217;ll demonstrate its usage below.<\/p>\n<p><b>To delete message attachments on your iPhone:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Open the Settings app and tap <b>General<\/b>. Tap <b>iPhone Storage<\/b>. Then, scroll down your list of apps and tap <b>Messages<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Settings-General-Iphone-Storage-Messages.png\" alt=\"Messages in iPhone Storage in General Settings\" width=\"882\" height=\"607\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3533\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Under the <b>DOCUMENTS<\/b> section, tap on the file type you want to purge first. For example, <b>Videos<\/b>. Tap <b>Edit<\/b> in the top-right corner of the screen. Select the files you want to erase and tap on the <b>Trash icon<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3530 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Messages-Documents-Videos-Edit-Trash.png\" alt=\"delete messages attachments\" width=\"891\" height=\"613\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"step_7_clear_downloaded_files_in_the_files_app\"><\/span>Step 7: Clear Downloaded Files in the Files App<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>And don\u2019t forget about all the files stored locally in the <b>Files<\/b> app. If you download a lot of documents, videos, or other media from the web, they might be saved here instead of the <b>Photos<\/b> app. Many people overlook this, but over the years, these files can pile up and take up a lot of space.<\/p>\n<p><b>To delete downloaded files in the Files app:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Open the Files app<\/b> on your iPhone. Then, tap <b>Browse<\/b> at the bottom and select <b>On My iPhone<\/b> to see locally stored files.<\/p>\n<p>Tap <b>Downloads<\/b> (this is where most large files are stored). Then select <b>Size<\/b> (to find the biggest files first) in the three-dot menu in the top-right corner. Select files you don\u2019t need and tap on the <b>trash bin<\/b> to delete them.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-10372\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ios-files-app-anotate.jpeg\" alt=\"Files app\" width=\"891\" height=\"684\" \/><\/p>\n<p>And don&#8217;t forget about <b>Recently Deleted<\/b> (delete everything from there to free up the space immediately).<\/p>\n<p>Do not skip this step, even if you think you haven\u2019t downloaded anything. Some apps save files directly in the Files app without making it obvious. If you use a document scanner, file manager, or media downloader, it\u2019s definitely worth checking.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"step_8_utilize_icloud_to_free_up_space_on_your_iphone\"><\/span>Step 8: Utilize iCloud to Free Up Space on Your iPhone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Another step you can take is using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.icloud.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iCloud<\/a> to &#8220;offload&#8221; data from your iPhone\u2019s storage to the cloud. Let Apple\u2019s servers store your files and keep a lightweight version on your device. This way, you free up storage without losing access to your data. There are different ways to use iCloud:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Photos<\/b> \u2013 Enable iCloud for Photos to upload all media files to iCloud. This is good for your storage for 2 reasons. (1) You can access them from multiple devices without downloading them. (2) You can enable the <b>Optimize iPhone Storage<\/b> setting, which only keeps lower-resolution versions of your media on your device and stores the originals in iCloud (we\u2019ll cover this one in detail below).<\/li>\n<li><b>iCloud Drive<\/b> \u2013 Many apps allow you to save data to your iCloud drive. The files won\u2019t take up local storage space and are accessible from any device without having to download them.<\/li>\n<li><b>iCloud Mail<\/b> \u2013 Unlike some mail apps that store data locally, iCloud Mail stores all of its data (including attachments) on its servers.<\/li>\n<li><b>Notes<\/b> \u2013 While notes created with the Notes app don\u2019t take up much space, you can also opt to store them in iCloud and save a few MB of local storage.<\/li>\n<li><b>Messages<\/b> \u2013 The Messages app can take up a lot of space due to attachments like photos and videos. Enabled iCloud for Messages to store them on iCloud\u2019s servers instead of on your device.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"step_9_delete_duplicate_contacts\"><\/span>Step 9: Delete Duplicate Contacts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Duplicate contacts are tiny files but they are still a waste of space. They can also be annoying when you need to quickly make a call and you have to check 5 entries with the same name. Fortunately, cleaning up duplicate contacts takes little effort.<\/p>\n<p><b>To delete duplicate contacts on your iPhone:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Open the Phone app and tap <b>Contacts<\/b> at the bottom of the screen. iOS will notify you if it detects any duplicate contacts. If you see <b>Duplicates Found<\/b> on-screen, tap <b>View Duplicates.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Next, tap on the duplicates you want to delete. Alternatively, you can tap <b>Merge All<\/b> to merge all duplicates iOS found before deleting them.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3527 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lists-Contacts-Merge-Contact-Merge-All.png\" alt=\"Merge all Contact in Contact Lists \" width=\"882\" height=\"605\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Finally, tap <b>Merge<\/b> again to confirm the action.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-3529\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Merge-Contact-Merge.png\" alt=\"Contact Merged in Merge \" width=\"270\" height=\"583\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"bonus_ways_to_clear_storage_on_iphone\"><\/span>Bonus Ways to Clear Storage on iPhone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We skipped these tips in the main part because, let\u2019s be honest, these are either some of the first things anyone tries when their iPhone starts running out of space or more specialized tricks that not everyone will need. But just in case, here\u2019s a quick rundown:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"method_1_enable_%e2%80%98optimize_iphone_storage_feature\"><\/span>Method 1: Enable &#8216;Optimize iPhone Storage&#8217; Feature<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We already touched on iCloud Photos, but let\u2019s go into more detail. If you\u2019re always connected to Wi-Fi or cellular, then the &#8216;<a href=\"\/blog\/optimize-iphone-storage\/\">Optimize iPhone Storage<\/a>&#8216; feature is your best friend. It stores the full-resolution versions in iCloud and keeps smaller, space-saving versions on your device. <b>Here&#8217;s how to enable it:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b>Tap into Settings<\/b>:\u00a0Start by opening your iPhone&#8217;s Settings app.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-4869\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/open-ios-settings.jpg\" alt=\"Tap into Settings\" width=\"269\" height=\"583\" \/><\/li>\n<li><b>Hit &#8216;Photos&#8217;<\/b>: Scroll through the list until you find &#8216;Photos&#8217;.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-4868\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/find-photos-in-settings.jpg\" alt=\"Hit 'Photos'\" width=\"269\" height=\"583\" \/><\/li>\n<li><b>Select &#8216;Optimize iPhone Storage&#8217;<\/b>: You&#8217;ll see two choices here. Pick &#8216;Optimize iPhone Storage&#8217;. What this does is keep smaller, space-friendly versions of your photos and videos on your iPhone, while the originals are stored in iCloud. If you need the full-res version of a photo or video, it&#8217;ll download from iCloud next time you&#8217;re connected to Wi-Fi.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-4870\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/enable-optimize-storage.jpg\" alt=\"Select 'Optimize iPhone Storage'\" width=\"269\" height=\"583\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Note<\/b>. Every iPhone user gets a free iCloud plan, but it only includes 5GB of storage\u2014which, for most people, is barely enough for backups, let alone photos and videos. If you need more space, <a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-us\/108047\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple offers paid plans<\/a> with options going as high as 12TB.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"method_2_review_downloaded_music_and_podcasts\"><\/span>Method 2: Review Downloaded Music and Podcasts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Music and podcasts are great companions for our daily routines, but downloaded episodes and songs can quietly eat up a lot of space. <b>Here\u2019s how to spring clean your downloads:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b>Open the Music or Podcasts app<\/b>: Depending on what you want to clean up, start by launching either the Music app for your tunes or the Podcasts app for your episodes.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-4874\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/open-music-app.jpg\" alt=\"Open the Music app\" width=\"269\" height=\"583\" \/>\n<ul>\n<li><b>For Music<\/b>: If you&#8217;re in the Music app, go to your &#8216;Library&#8217; and tap on &#8216;Downloaded Music&#8217;. Here, you\u2019ll see everything you\u2019ve downloaded, organized by artists, albums, and songs.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-4873\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/music-app-downloaded.jpg\" alt=\"go to Downloaded Music\" width=\"269\" height=\"583\" \/><\/li>\n<li><b>For Podcasts<\/b>: In the Podcasts app, head over to your &#8216;Library&#8217;, then tap &#8216;Downloaded Episodes&#8217;. You&#8217;ll find all the podcast episodes you&#8217;ve saved for offline listening.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4877\" title=\"border-gray\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/downloaded-podcasts.jpg\" alt=\"Downloaded Podcast Episodes\" width=\"269\" height=\"583\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Select the content to remove<\/b>: Browse through your downloaded music or podcasts. Think about what you\u2019ve already listened to or what no longer suits your taste.<\/li>\n<li><b>Delete individual items<\/b>: Swipe left on any song or episode you want to remove and tap &#8216;Delete&#8217;. Then choose &#8216;Only Remove Download&#8217; This will remove the file from your device but keep it in your library for streaming.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-4872\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/delete-individual-song.jpg\" alt=\"delete single item\" width=\"269\" height=\"583\" \/><\/li>\n<li><b>Delete entire albums or podcasts<\/b>: For a quicker clean-up, you can also delete entire albums or shows. For music, tap on the album and then on the three dots in the upper right corner to find the delete option. For podcasts, go to the show\u2019s page, and you\u2019ll see &#8216;Delete from Library&#8217; to remove all downloaded episodes.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-4871\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/remove-music-album.jpg\" alt=\"Delete entire albums\" width=\"269\" height=\"583\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Note<\/b>. If you use <b>Spotify, YouTube Music,<\/b> or another app, they also can save offline downloads. Check their settings for a <b>&#8220;Manage Storage&#8221;<\/b> or <b>&#8220;Downloads&#8221;<\/b> option to clear out old songs and playlists.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"method_3_delete_old_voice_memos_you_no_longer_need\"><\/span>Method 3: Delete Old Voice Memos You No Longer Need<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you use <b>Voice Memos<\/b>, you might be sitting on hours of old recordings you don\u2019t need anymore. Whether it\u2019s meeting notes or random audio clips, all these combined can take up more space than you think. Although not as heavy as videos, longer recordings can be surprisingly hefty. <b>Here\u2019s how to delete old voice memos:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b>Open the Voice Memos app:<\/b> Launch the <b>Voice Memos<\/b> app from your home screen.<\/li>\n<li><b>Find large or unused recordings:<\/b> Scroll through your recordings and look for older ones you no longer need. Longer recordings take up significantly more space, so focus on those first.<\/li>\n<li><b>Delete individual files:<\/b> Swipe left on a recording and tap <b>Delete<\/b>. If you prefer, tap the memo, then tap the <b>trash icon<\/b> at the bottom.<\/li>\n<li><b>Delete multiple recordings:<\/b> Tap <b>Edit<\/b> in the top-right corner. Select multiple recordings, then tap <b>Delete<\/b> to remove them all at once.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Just like with Photos, you\u2019ll need to go to <b>Recently Deleted<\/b> in the Voice Memos app to remove recordings permanently and clear up storage for good. Otherwise, deleted memos will continue taking up space for 30 days.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"method_4_use_alternative_cloud_storage_services\"><\/span>Method 4: Use Alternative Cloud Storage Services<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Hit the limits of iCloud? Don\u2019t want to pay Apple for more storage? You can use other cloud services instead\u2014either as a replacement or a complimentary storage option.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/google-drive\/id507874739\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Google Drive<\/b><\/a>: Handy for anyone who\u2019s big on Google stuff. You start with 15 GB for free, which is really generous, and it works great with all the Google apps. You can grab it from the App Store and get your stuff uploaded pretty easily.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/dropbox-cloud-photo-storage\/id327630330\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Dropbox<\/b><\/a>: It\u2019s super easy to use and gives you 2 GB to start with. If you need more, they\u2019ve got plans you can check out. Good for sharing files with friends or between your own devices. Find it in the App Store and see how it fits your needs.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/app\/microsoft-onedrive\/id477537958\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>OneDrive<\/b><\/a>: If you\u2019re all about Microsoft and Office stuff, OneDrive could be your best bet. Starts you off with 5 GB for free. It\u2019s all pretty seamless if you\u2019re using Office apps a lot. Just download it from the App Store and start moving your files over.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/box-the-content-cloud\/id290853822\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Box<\/b><\/a>: This one\u2019s great if you\u2019re into security and working with a team. You get 10 GB free to start, which is pretty sweet. The app\u2019s easy to use and you can get it from the App Store whenever you\u2019re ready.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These apps are pretty cool for extra storage and they\u2019ve all got their own thing going on. Just pick one that sounds like it\u2019ll work for you and give your iPhone a bit of breathing room.<\/p>\n<p>These might be the basics, but a little reminder never hurts. Keeping on top of these can help keep your iPhone&#8217;s storage in check without too much hassle.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"summing_it_up\"><\/span>Summing It Up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>OK, we ended up with quite a list. But don\u2019t feel like you have to go through every single step. We wanted to be thorough because different people use their iPhones in different ways. What works best for one person might not be as effective for another.<\/p>\n<p><b>If we had to pick the top three must-do steps, we\u2019d recommend:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Clean Up Your Photo Library<\/b> \u2013 Especially with a third-party cleaner app. It\u2019s a no-brainer since apps usually can instantly free up gigabytes of space in just a few taps.<\/li>\n<li><b>Clear App Caches<\/b> \u2013 Social media, messaging, and streaming apps <b>hoard a ridiculous amount of storage<\/b> over time.<\/li>\n<li><b>Clear Downloaded Files in the Files App<\/b> \u2013 This one depends on your habits. Some people will barely get anything out of it, but others will find years\u2019 worth of forgotten downloads that waste space.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>That said, every other method can still make a big difference\u2014it all depends on how you use your iPhone. Different people recommend different methods based on their own experiences. For example, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/iphone\/comments\/18gs2hb\/the_offload_unused_apps_feature_almost_cost_me_a\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">one Redditor had a bad experience with automatic app offloading<\/a>, so that might not be the best option for every person.<\/p>\n<p>Also, some steps\u2014like using iCloud to store photos and files\u2014might not be the right fit for those who often offline or need instant access to original files, it could be inconvenient.<\/p>\n<p>As you can see, there\u2019s no single &#8220;right way&#8221; to free up iPhone storage, but we\u2019re confident that some of these steps will be right for you. Pick the ones that match how you use your iPhone, and you\u2019ll end up with a lot more free space.<\/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=\"headingfaq1\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_to_do_when_iphone_storage_is_full\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapsefaq1\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq1\">\r\n                What to do when iPhone Storage is full?\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=\"collapsefaq1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq1\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                When your <a href=\"\/blog\/iphone-memory-full-message\/\">iPhone&#8217;s Storage is full<\/a>, it could lead to performance issues and, eventually, errors. Here\u2019s how to clear storage on your iPhone quickly:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use an iPhone cleaner app<\/li>\n<li>Delete or offload unused apps<\/li>\n<li>Enable iCloud for Photos and activate the Optimize Storage setting<\/li>\n<li>Clear cache for often-used apps<\/li>\n<li>Delete attachments from your messenger apps (including Messages)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\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=\"headingfaq2\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_clean_up_iphone_storage_for_free\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapsefaq2\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq2\">\r\n                How to clean up iPhone Storage for free?\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=\"collapsefaq2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq2\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                Here\u2019s how to clear storage without spending a dime:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use a free iPhone cleaner app<\/li>\n<li>Clear your browser cache<\/li>\n<li>Delete app caches<\/li>\n<li>Delete or merge duplicate photos and videos<\/li>\n<li>Offload apps<\/li>\n<li>Remove unused apps<\/li>\n<li>Delete attachments from messenger apps (including the native Messages app)<\/li>\n<li>Use iCloud for apps like Photos, Messages, iCloud Mail, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\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=\"headingfaq3\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"whats_the_quickest_way_to_clean_up_iphone_storage_in_one_shot\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapsefaq3\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq3\">\r\n                What\u2019s the quickest way to clean up iPhone storage in one shot?\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=\"collapsefaq3\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq3\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                The fastest way to clean up iPhone storage in one go is by using a dedicated cleaning app. These apps are designed to scan your device and clear out unnecessary clutter in just a few taps. Some even run fully automatic scans and use AI to identify storage waste and delete it with your confirmation.\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=\"headingfaq4\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is_it_really_safe_to_let_a_third-party_app_clean_my_iphone\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapsefaq4\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq4\">\r\n                Is it really safe to let a third-party app clean 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=\"collapsefaq4\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq4\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                Yes, it\u2019s generally safe. Apple vets all apps before they\u2019re published on the App Store, so anything you download there has passed a basic security check. That said, it\u2019s still smart to check user reviews and glance over the app\u2019s privacy policy. This way, you can be sure your data isn\u2019t being misused or shared without your knowledge. Stick to trusted apps with good reputations, and you\u2019re in safe territory.\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=\"headingfaq5\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can_i_get_rid_of_native_apps_to_reduce_ios_storage\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapsefaq5\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq5\">\r\n                Can I get rid of native apps to reduce iOS storage?\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=\"collapsefaq5\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq5\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                You can remove some native Apple apps, but the impact on storage is usually minimal. iOS allows you to delete apps like Stocks, Tips, Podcasts, or Mail, but core system apps like Messages, Safari, or Photos can\u2019t be removed. Even when you delete removable native apps, the space saved is often small because much of the app\u2019s data remains integrated with the system. So while it can help tidy up your Home Screen, it won\u2019t make a huge difference in total iOS storage.\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=\"headingfaq6\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is_cleaning_up_iphone_storage_different_on_different_models\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapsefaq6\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq6\">\r\n                Is cleaning up iPhone storage different on different models?\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=\"collapsefaq6\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq6\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                The core steps to clean up iPhone storage are the same across all models, since they all run iOS. Whether you&#8217;re using an iPhone 11 or an iPhone 16, features like <em>iPhone Storage<\/em> in Settings, <em>Offload Unused Apps<\/em>, and third-party cleaner apps (as long as they support your iOS version) work the same way.<\/p>\n<p>That said, newer models may handle storage tasks faster due to better hardware. Some cleaning apps might also run more efficiently on newer devices with more RAM and processing power. But overall, the cleanup process doesn\u2019t change much between models.\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=\"headingfaq7\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can_i_clear_local_storage_on_the_iphone_by_removing_old_system_files\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapsefaq7\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq7\">\r\n                Can I clear local storage on the iPhone by removing old system files?\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=\"collapsefaq7\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq7\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                Not directly. iOS doesn&#8217;t let users manually delete system files or dig into the operating system\u2019s storage. The system does manage itself pretty well.<\/p>\n<p>If \u201cSystem Data\u201d is <a href=\"\/blog\/clear-system-data-on-iphone\/\">taking up a lot of space<\/a>, restarting your iPhone or updating iOS can sometimes shrink it. In more extreme cases, doing a full backup and restore can help clear out bloated system storage. But there\u2019s no official way to manually remove system files yourself.\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Has your iPhone dropped hints that it needs a thorough clean? Maybe apps crash, photos refuse to save, or that \u201cStorage Almost Full\u201d message won\u2019t go away. If so, below, you\u2019ll find nine steps on how to clear your iPhone storage, plus a few extra tricks. 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