{"id":4290,"date":"2024-01-16T17:48:45","date_gmt":"2024-01-16T17:48:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/?p=4290"},"modified":"2026-02-07T17:38:20","modified_gmt":"2026-02-07T17:38:20","slug":"delete-multiple-pictures-on-iphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/delete-multiple-pictures-on-iphone\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Mass Delete Multiple Photos at Once 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 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ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/delete-multiple-pictures-on-iphone\/#how_to_delete_multiple_photos_from_the_photos_app_on_iphone\" title=\"How to Delete Multiple Photos from the Photos App on iPhone\">How to Delete Multiple Photos from the Photos App 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-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/delete-multiple-pictures-on-iphone\/#method_1_delete_photos_directly_from_the_library\" title=\"Method 1 Delete Photos Directly from the Library\">Method 1 Delete Photos Directly from the Library<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/delete-multiple-pictures-on-iphone\/#method_2_delete_photos_in_bulk_from_an_album\" title=\"Method 2 Delete Photos in Bulk from an Album\">Method 2 Delete Photos in Bulk from an Album<\/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-multiple-pictures-on-iphone\/#method_3_use_third-party_iphone_photo_cleaner_apps\" title=\"Method 3 Use Third-Party iPhone Photo Cleaner Apps\">Method 3 Use Third-Party iPhone Photo Cleaner Apps<\/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\/delete-multiple-pictures-on-iphone\/#method_4_delete_photos_via_icloud_photo_library\" title=\"Method 4 Delete Photos via iCloud Photo Library\">Method 4 Delete Photos via iCloud Photo Library<\/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\/delete-multiple-pictures-on-iphone\/#method_5_connect_iphone_to_a_computer_for_photo_deletion\" title=\"Method 5 Connect iPhone to a Computer for Photo Deletion\">Method 5 Connect iPhone to a Computer for Photo Deletion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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-multiple-pictures-on-iphone\/#how_to_delete_multiple_pictures_on_iphone_stored_in_the_files_app\" title=\"How to Delete Multiple Pictures on iPhone Stored in the Files App\">How to Delete Multiple Pictures on iPhone Stored in the Files App<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/delete-multiple-pictures-on-iphone\/#method_1_delete_photos_by_selecting_them_on_iphone\" title=\"Method 1 Delete Photos by Selecting Them on iPhone\">Method 1 Delete Photos by Selecting Them on iPhone<\/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\/delete-multiple-pictures-on-iphone\/#method_2_bulk_delete_images_from_icloud_drive_using_a_computer\" title=\"Method 2 Bulk Delete Images from iCloud Drive Using a Computer\">Method 2 Bulk Delete Images from iCloud Drive Using a Computer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/delete-multiple-pictures-on-iphone\/#conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/delete-multiple-pictures-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-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/delete-multiple-pictures-on-iphone\/#can_i_recover_photos_once_they_are_permanently_deleted_from_the_recently_deleted_album\" title=\"Can I recover photos once they are permanently deleted from the &#039;Recently Deleted&#039; album?\">Can I recover photos once they are permanently deleted from the 'Recently Deleted' album?<\/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-multiple-pictures-on-iphone\/#why_do_photos_take_up_space_in_icloud_even_after_i_delete_them_from_my_iphone\" title=\"Why do photos take up space in iCloud even after I delete them from my iPhone?\">Why do photos take up space in iCloud even after I delete them from my iPhone?<\/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\/delete-multiple-pictures-on-iphone\/#how_to_delete_multiple_photos_on_iphone_without_selecting\" title=\"How to delete multiple photos on iPhone without selecting?\">How to delete multiple photos on iPhone without selecting?<\/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\/delete-multiple-pictures-on-iphone\/#can_i_mass-delete_photos_on_an_iphone_using_shortcuts\" title=\"Can I mass-delete photos on an iPhone using Shortcuts?\">Can I mass-delete photos on an iPhone using Shortcuts?<\/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\/delete-multiple-pictures-on-iphone\/#is_it_possible_to_delete_all_photos_on_an_iphone_at_once\" title=\"Is it possible to delete all photos on an iPhone at once?\">Is it possible to delete all photos on an iPhone at once?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Do you need to mass delete photos from your iPhone to save storage, or simply because you no longer need them, but dealing with too many photos feels annoying and slow? This is a common situation for iPhone users, but nothing here is complicated, as iOS already offers several ways to delete photos in bulk, and with the right flow, the process takes only a few minutes. We tested all methods available and will share the ones that work best in real use.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_delete_multiple_photos_from_the_photos_app_on_iphone\"><\/span>How to Delete Multiple Photos from the Photos App on iPhone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>No matter how you use your iPhone, most images end up in the Photos app. Everything you shoot with the iPhone camera, all screenshots, and many image attachments saved from messages and other apps collect there over time. That\u2019s why it makes sense to start here and delete unnecessary iPhone photos in bulk before looking at other locations on your device.<\/p>\n<div class=\"frame_bg frame_bg--primary\"><div class=\"frame_bg--title\"><\/div>For most methods described below, photos deleted in bulk are first moved to the <strong>Recently Deleted<\/strong> album on your iPhone. If you delete photos to free up storage, make sure to empty this album to see the storage changes immediately (Photos app &gt; <strong>Collections<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Utilities<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Recently Deleted<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Select<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Delete All<\/strong>). If freeing space is not urgent, the Recently Deleted album clears itself automatically after 30 days from the moment the photos were moved there.<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"method_1_delete_photos_directly_from_the_library\"><\/span>Method 1: Delete Photos Directly from the Library<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Let\u2019s start with the simplest option, which you likely already know \u2014 deleting photos directly from the Library section in the Photos app. This is the default view where all images appear in chronological order.<\/p>\n<p>This method works best when you want to quickly remove a large number of photos without sorting them into albums or categories.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the <strong>Photos app<\/strong> on your iPhone.<\/li>\n<li>Go to the <strong>Library<\/strong> tab, where all photos and videos appear in a single timeline.<\/li>\n<li>Tap <strong>Select<\/strong> in the top-right corner.<\/li>\n<li>Drag your finger across multiple photos to select them faster, or tap individual images if you need more control.<img fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14109 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/select-photo-library-section.jpg\" alt=\"Selecting multiple photos in the iPhone Photos Library\" width=\"1205\" height=\"1278\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Tap the <strong>trash icon<\/strong> and confirm the deletion.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"frame_bg frame_bg--primary\"><div class=\"frame_bg--title\"><\/div>You can also change the view from All Photos to <strong>Years<\/strong> or <strong>Months<\/strong>. This groups images by time period and lets you select entire ranges much faster, which is especially useful when you want to delete older photos in bulk.<\/div>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14114 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/year-month-library.jpg\" alt=\"Switching the Photos Library view to Years or Months\" width=\"1205\" height=\"1278\" \/><br \/>\n<div class=\"frame_bg frame_bg--default\"><div class=\"frame_bg--title\"><\/div>\ud83d\udcdd <strong>Our take on this method<\/strong>: 4\/5<br \/>\nThis method works and does not require any extra tools, but it can be time-consuming if your photos are spread across different timelines. It also requires attention &#8211; it\u2019s easy to accidentally select photos you want to keep or miss some that should be deleted. Best suited for smaller cleanups or when you know exactly which date range you want to remove.<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"method_2_delete_photos_in_bulk_from_an_album\"><\/span>Method 2: Delete Photos in Bulk from an Album<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If the photos you want to delete are already grouped inside an album, this method can be much faster than working from the Library. Instead of scrolling through your entire photo timeline, you can bulk delete photos from an album on iPhone in just a few taps. This works for both iOS-generated albums (such as Favorites or People &amp; Pets) and custom albums you created yourself.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the <strong>Photos app<\/strong> and go to the <strong>Collections<\/strong> tab.<\/li>\n<li>Open <strong>Albums<\/strong> to see all albums displayed as tiles.<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14093 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/albums-tab-photos-app.jpg\" alt=\"Opening Albums in the iPhone Photos app\" width=\"1205\" height=\"1278\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Tap the album that contains the photos you want to remove.<\/li>\n<li>Tap <strong>Select<\/strong> in the top-right corner, then tap <strong>Select All<\/strong> to choose every photo in the album at once.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14110 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/select-select-all-butons.jpg\" alt=\"Using Select All to pick every photo in an album\" width=\"1205\" height=\"1278\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Tap the trash can icon and confirm deletion.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"frame_bg frame_bg--primary\"><div class=\"frame_bg--title\"><\/div>If the album you are working with has a Delete Album option (this applies to albums you created yourself), using it will remove only the album structure. The photos inside it will remain in your Library. If your goal is to batch-delete photos from an iPhone, always delete them first using the steps above. After that, you can safely delete the empty album as a container.<\/div>\n<div class=\"frame_bg frame_bg--default\"><div class=\"frame_bg--title\"><\/div>\ud83d\udcdd <strong>Our take on this method<\/strong>: 5\/5<br \/>\nA great option for users who focused on organizing their photo library from the start and kept everything neatly sorted into albums and folders. Even if that\u2019s not your case, this method still works very well thanks to iOS media-type albums (Selfies, Portraits, Panoramas, and more), which make bulk deletion fast and controlled.<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"method_3_use_third-party_iphone_photo_cleaner_apps\"><\/span>Method 3: Use Third-Party iPhone Photo Cleaner Apps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If your goal is not just to delete photos you no longer need, but to delete multiple photos at once on iPhone to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/forum\/topic\/360903-how-do-i-free-up-space-on-my-iphone-my-storage-is-full\/\">free up storage faster<\/a>, which is also often discussed on our forum, third-party iPhone cleaners can be a better option. These tools focus on speed and automation and offer features that are not available in the Photos app.<\/p>\n<p>Photo cleaner apps can detect duplicate and similar-looking images, show file sizes, group content by type, and help you remove unnecessary photos in bulk. This often makes the cleanup process both faster and more precise.<\/p>\n<p>The App Store offers hundreds of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/iphone-cleaner-apps\/\">photo cleaners<\/a>, but many of them rely on paywalls or limit basic actions behind subscriptions. For this reason, we recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/clever-cleaner-ai-cleanup-app\/id1666645584\">Clever Cleaner<\/a>, a fully free iPhone cleanup app with no hidden restrictions. It allows you to bulk delete duplicates, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/find-similar-photos-on-iphone\/\">similar-looking photos<\/a>, screenshots, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/delete-live-photos-from-iphone\/\">Live Photos<\/a>. You can choose the tool that fits your situation, but below we show an example using the Similars feature, which works well for duplicates and near-duplicates.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-14097 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/clever-cleaner-page-in-appstore.jpg\" alt=\"Clever Cleaner app page on the App Store\" width=\"2243\" height=\"1459\" \/><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/clever-cleaner-ai-cleanup-app\/id1666645584\">Download Clever Cleaner<\/a> from the App Store or use the QR code on their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/clever-cleaner\/\">official site<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Open the app and<strong> allow full access <\/strong>to your photo library.<\/li>\n<li>The app automatically opens the <strong>Similars<\/strong> section, where it groups duplicate and similar-looking photos.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14103 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/open-clever-cleaner-for-mass-delete.jpg\" alt=\"Opening Clever Cleaner Similars for bulk photo deletion\" width=\"1205\" height=\"1278\" \/><\/li>\n<li>You will see photo groups with duplicates and similar-looking shots. Open any group to review it. In each group, Clever Cleaner marks a Best Shot. If you prefer another photo, tap the one you want to keep and switch the selection.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14095 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/change-selection-of-best-shot.jpg\" alt=\"Changing the Best Shot selection in Clever Cleaner\" width=\"1205\" height=\"1278\" \/><\/li>\n<li>For a quick cleanup, tap <strong>Smart Cleanup<\/strong> to use the app\u2019s suggested deletions for all groups.<\/li>\n<li>In the preview screen, review the items. If something should stay, tap <strong>Restore<\/strong> for that photo.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14113 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/smart-cleanup-and-restore.jpg\" alt=\"Reviewing Smart Cleanup results and restoring kept photos\" width=\"1205\" height=\"1278\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Confirm deletion by using the <strong>Slide to Delete<\/strong> control, then tap <strong>Confirm<\/strong>.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14112 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/slide-to-delete-and-confirm.jpg\" alt=\"Confirming bulk photo deletion in Clever Cleaner\" width=\"1205\" height=\"1278\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>We also have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/clever-cleaner-review\">full review of Clever Cleaner<\/a>, where we explain why the app is free and take a closer look at all its tools. While photo cleanup is one of the most common topics in our internal stats and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/forum\/topic\/360935-how-to-delete-duplicate-photos-on-my-iphone\/\">forum discussions<\/a>, and a lot of users start with duplicate and similar photos, since they usually take up space without adding much value. However, gallery cleanup does not stop there and Clever Cleaner includes several other modules that help review and remove unnecessary content in different ways, depending on how your photo library is organized:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14096 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/clever-cleaner-all-tools.jpg\" alt=\"Clever Cleaner tools overview screen\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1002\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Heavies<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/find-large-videos-on-iphone\/\">finds the largest videos<\/a> in your library and lets you review them quickly. This section also includes a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/how-to-compress-a-video-on-iphone\/\">video compression tool<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Swipe<\/strong> mode groups photos by month and lets you swipe left to delete or right to keep, which speeds up large cleanups.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Screenshots<\/strong> collects all screenshots in one place so you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/delete-screenshots-on-iphone\/\">delete them<\/a> in bulk without searching manually.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lives<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/convert-live-photos-to-still\/\">converts Live Photos into still images<\/a>, with the option to remove or keep the original Live version.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"frame_bg frame_bg--default\"><div class=\"frame_bg--title\"><\/div>\ud83d\udcdd <strong>Our take on this method<\/strong>: 5\/5<br \/>\nThis option requires almost no manual control. When using the Similars feature, you can remove large batches of photos without worrying about losing something important, since at least one copy is always kept. It\u2019s also easy to turn this approach into a regular cleanup routine rather than a one-time fix.<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"method_4_delete_photos_via_icloud_photo_library\"><\/span>Method 4: Delete Photos via iCloud Photo Library<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Using iCloud Photo Library allows you to manage your photo collection through iCloud and delete photos across all synced devices at once. When you remove photos this way, they disappear from your iPhone, iPad, and any other device connected to the same Apple ID.<\/p>\n<p>We do not focus on this method directly on the iPhone because the iCloud web interface is much easier to use on a computer. A larger screen, mouse or trackpad support, and proper multi-selection make bulk photo deletion faster and more precise compared to working from a small touchscreen.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open a web browser on your computer and go to <a href=\"http:\/\/icloud.com\">iCloud.com<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Sign in with the Apple ID connected to your iPhone.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14111 border-gray\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/sing-in-icloud.jpg\" alt=\"Signing in to iCloud.com with your Apple ID\" width=\"2398\" height=\"1422\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Photos<\/strong> to open your iCloud photo library.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14106 border-gray\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/open-photos-icloud.jpg\" alt=\"Opening Photos on iCloud.com\" width=\"2398\" height=\"1422\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Hold <strong>Shift<\/strong> (to select a range) or <strong>Command<\/strong>\/<strong>Ctrl<\/strong> (to select individual photos).<\/li>\n<li>Click the <strong>trash icon<\/strong> in the top-right corner and confirm deletion.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14108 border-gray\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/select-multiple-photo-icloud.jpg\" alt=\"Selecting and deleting multiple photos on iCloud.com\" width=\"2398\" height=\"1422\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once the deletion syncs, the photos will also be removed from your iPhone and other synced devices. Depending on your internet connection and library size, this may take a short amount of time. Just in case, sync-related behavior can be confusing, so you may want to check the guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/delete-synced-photos-from-iphone\/\">how to delete synced photos and other media from an iPhone<\/a> to avoid deleted photos reappearing later.<br \/>\n<div class=\"frame_bg frame_bg--default\"><div class=\"frame_bg--title\"><\/div>\ud83d\udcdd <strong>Our take on this method<\/strong>: 4\/5<br \/>\nConvenient if you use iCloud sync. It allows fast bulk deletion on a computer, but requires keeping an eye on your internet connection to avoid sync issues that could cause deleted photos to reappear on the iPhone. At the same time, this method is completely useless if you don\u2019t use iCloud at all.<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"method_5_connect_iphone_to_a_computer_for_photo_deletion\"><\/span>Method 5: Connect iPhone to a Computer for Photo Deletion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Earlier, we mentioned that working from a computer often gives you more control thanks to a larger screen and easier selection. If you don\u2019t use iCloud, it may seem that the only way to delete multiple pictures on an iPhone is directly on the device itself. In reality, that\u2019s not the case.<\/p>\n<p>You can also manage and delete photos by simply connecting your iPhone to a computer with a cable.<\/p>\n<p>On a Mac, iPhone photos integrate directly with Apple\u2019s built-in tools. This makes it easy to review images, import them to your Mac, and delete them from the iPhone during the same process.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Connect your iPhone to the Mac using a cable.<\/li>\n<li>Unlock the iPhone and tap <strong>Trust<\/strong> if prompted.<\/li>\n<li>Open the <strong>Photos app<\/strong> on your Mac and in the sidebar, under Devices, click <strong>iPhone<\/strong>.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14101 border-gray\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/import-section-photos-app-mac.jpg\" alt=\"Opening the iPhone import screen in Photos on Mac\" width=\"1090\" height=\"717\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Select the photos you want to keep on your Mac. Use Shift to select a range, or if you want everything, click <strong>Import All New Items<\/strong> (or Import All if available).<\/li>\n<li>Turn on <strong>Delete items after import<\/strong> (this option appears on the import screen).<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14099 border-gray\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/import-photo-and-delete-items-option.jpg\" alt=\"Enabling Delete items after import in Photos on Mac\" width=\"1090\" height=\"717\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Import Selected<\/strong> (or Import All New Items) and wait for the process to finish. After import, Photos removes the imported items from the iPhone automatically (when the delete-after-import option is enabled).<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14100 border-gray\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/import-result.jpg\" alt=\"Imported photos result after deleting items from iPhone\" width=\"1090\" height=\"717\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>On Windows, the iPhone appears as a connected storage device. This allows you to access photos directly through the file system and delete them manually.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Connect your iPhone to the computer using a USB cable.<\/li>\n<li>Unlock the iPhone and tap <strong>Trust This Computer<\/strong> if prompted.<\/li>\n<li>Open <strong>This PC<\/strong> and go to <strong>Apple iPhone<\/strong>, then <strong>Internal Storage<\/strong>.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14102 border-gray\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/iphone-internal-storage-windows.jpg\" alt=\"Opening Apple iPhone Internal Storage in Windows File Explorer\" width=\"2079\" height=\"1311\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Open the folders to view your photos and videos.<\/li>\n<li>Select multiple files and press <strong>Delete<\/strong>.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14098 border-gray\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/delete-iphone-photo-windows.jpg\" alt=\"Deleting iPhone photos from Windows File Explorer\" width=\"2079\" height=\"1311\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"frame_bg frame_bg--default\"><div class=\"frame_bg--title\"><\/div>\ud83d\udcdd <strong>Our take on this method<\/strong>: 3\/5<br \/>\nNot the most convenient option for us, since it requires finding a cable and setting aside extra time. That said, it works well for users who prefer working on a larger screen than an iPhone. It\u2019s also a solid choice if you already use a computer for post-processing photos or sharing content.<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_delete_multiple_pictures_on_iphone_stored_in_the_files_app\"><\/span>How to Delete Multiple Pictures on iPhone Stored in the Files App<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Besides the Photos app, images can also be stored in the Files app on iPhone. This usually happens when you download photos through a browser or save images from other apps and choose the Files app as the destination, or store images in iCloud Drive. Because these images do not appear in the Photos library, they require a different approach, so below are several methods that help you bulk delete photos from your iPhone.<\/p>\n<div class=\"frame_bg frame_bg--primary\"><div class=\"frame_bg--title\"><\/div>Despite the different interfaces of the Photos and Files apps on iPhone, just remember that deleted images are also first moved to Recently Deleted. If you delete files to free up iPhone storage, this folder should also be cleared manually to see the storage changes. To remove files from Recently Deleted in the Files app, find the <strong>Recently Deleted folder<\/strong>, tap and hold on it, and click <strong>Delete All<\/strong>.<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"method_1_delete_photos_by_selecting_them_on_iphone\"><\/span>Method 1: Delete Photos by Selecting Them on iPhone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If your images are stored inside the Files app, the most straightforward way is to delete them manually by selecting multiple files at once. This method works well when photos are scattered across folders or when you want to keep full control over what gets removed.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the <strong>Files app<\/strong> on your iPhone.<\/li>\n<li>Go to <strong>Browse<\/strong> and open the location where your images are stored (for example, <strong>On My iPhone<\/strong> or <strong>iCloud Drive<\/strong>).<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14105\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/open-location-files-app.jpg\" alt=\"Opening a storage location in the iPhone Files app\" width=\"1205\" height=\"1278\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Navigate to the folder that contains your photos.<\/li>\n<li>Tap <strong>Select<\/strong> in the top-right corner, select multiple images by tapping them one by one, or simply move your finger if they are all located nearby.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14107\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/select-image-mass-deletion-files-app.jpg\" alt=\"Selecting multiple images for deletion in the Files app\" width=\"1205\" height=\"1278\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Tap the <strong>trash icon<\/strong> and confirm deletion. This removes the selected image files from the Files app in one action.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If you usually keep things organized and store images in dedicated folders, you can remove everything at once by deleting the entire folder (just tap and hold the folder, then tap Delete). This is often faster than selecting files individually.<\/p>\n<p>The Files app also supports file tags. If you used tags to organize your images, you can open a specific tag and delete all photos associated with it in bulk, which is another quick way to clean up multiple pictures at once.<\/p>\n<div class=\"frame_bg frame_bg--default\"><div class=\"frame_bg--title\"><\/div>\ud83d\udcdd <strong>Our take on this method<\/strong>: 4\/5<br \/>\nA solid option if you often use the Files app as a storage location for images. This area is definitely worth checking for bulk image deletion, that said, it\u2019s a bit unfortunate that this part of iOS is largely closed to cleaner apps, which limits automation. As a result, manual cleanup is still the only real option here.<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"method_2_bulk_delete_images_from_icloud_drive_using_a_computer\"><\/span>Method 2: Bulk Delete Images from iCloud Drive Using a Computer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Just like photos stored in iCloud Photos can be deleted in bulk from a computer, images saved in the Files app and stored in iCloud Drive can also be removed the same way. Using iCloud.com allows you to select and delete multiple files at once, which is much faster than doing it directly on the iPhone.<\/p>\n<p>This method works on both macOS and Windows and is especially useful when most of your Files app content is synced with iCloud.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open a browser on your computer and go to <a href=\"http:\/\/icloud.com\">iCloud.com<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Sign in with the Apple ID linked to your iPhone and open <strong>iCloud Drive<\/strong>.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14104 border-gray\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/open-icloud-drive.jpg\" alt=\"Opening iCloud Drive on iCloud.com in a browser\" width=\"2398\" height=\"1422\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Hold <strong>Command<\/strong>(Mac) or <strong>Ctrl<\/strong>(Windows) to select individual items and click the <strong>Delete<\/strong> option (or press the Delete key).<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14094 border-gray\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/bulk-deletion-icloud-drive.jpg\" alt=\"Deleting multiple files in iCloud Drive on iCloud.com\" width=\"2398\" height=\"1422\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once deleted, these files are removed from iCloud Drive and will no longer appear in the Files app on your iPhone after sync completes.<br \/>\n<div class=\"frame_bg frame_bg--default\"><div class=\"frame_bg--title\"><\/div>\ud83d\udcdd <strong>Our take on this method<\/strong>: 4\/5<br \/>\nThere isn\u2019t much to add here, since this is more of a direct alternative to the previous method rather than a completely different way. It suits users who prefer working with the iCloud interface on a computer, but everything described here can also be done directly on the iPhone through the Files app.<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In this guide, we focused on the two main areas where you may need to delete multiple photos from an iPhone &#8211; the <strong>Photos app<\/strong> and the <strong>Files app<\/strong>. If you sum it up, there are enough options for both areas, so you can choose the method that fits your habits and setup best.<\/p>\n<p>The most convenient option for us for the Photos app is using a cleaner app like Clever Cleaner, which automates most of the work and saves time. For the Files app, manual deletion usually makes more sense, since this area tends to store fewer images and many of them are random downloads. But if you use iCloud, bulk deletion through the iCloud web interface on a computer can also be a good option.<\/p>\n<p>That said, these two areas are not the only places where photos can pile up. Message attachments also deserve attention if your goal is to free up iPhone storage. We have a separate guide that explains <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/delete-large-attachments-iphone\/\">how to clean attachments on iPhone<\/a>, so it\u2019s worth checking if space is an issue. And finally, don\u2019t forget that photos are just one category, so <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/find-large-videos-on-iphone\/\">videos<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/clear-app-data-on-iphone\/\">apps<\/a> often take up even more space and should be reviewed as well.<\/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=\"can_i_recover_photos_once_they_are_permanently_deleted_from_the_recently_deleted_album\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse1\">\r\n                Can I recover photos once they are permanently deleted from the 'Recently Deleted' album?\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                Once photos are permanently deleted from the \u2018Recently Deleted\u2019 album, they cannot be recovered through the iPhone. However, if you\u2019ve backed up your iPhone before deleting the photos, you may restore them from the backup. Alternatively, some third-party recovery tools claim to retrieve deleted photos, but their effectiveness can vary. If this topic matters to you, we also have a guide that explains<a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/recover-deleted-photos-iphone\/\"> how to recover deleted photos on iPhone<\/a> and what recovery options actually make sense in different situations. We recommend checking it out for a clearer overview of what is possible and what is not.\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=\"why_do_photos_take_up_space_in_icloud_even_after_i_delete_them_from_my_iphone\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse2\">\r\n                Why do photos take up space in iCloud even after I delete them from 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=\"collapse2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse out\" 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                Photos can still take up space in iCloud after you delete them from your iPhone because iCloud Photos works as a sync service, not a backup. When iCloud Photos is enabled, deleting a photo on the iPhone does not always remove it from iCloud immediately. First, deleted photos are moved to the Recently Deleted album, where they remain for up to 30 days and continue to occupy iCloud storage. In addition, if the photo was not deleted from all synced devices or from iCloud itself, it may remain stored in iCloud. To free up iCloud storage, you need to delete the photo and then empty the Recently Deleted album in iCloud Photos as well. Once this is done and sync completes, the space will be released.\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=\"how_to_delete_multiple_photos_on_iphone_without_selecting\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse3\">\r\n                How to delete multiple photos on iPhone without selecting?\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 out\" 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                \n<p>There is no native way in iOS to delete multiple photos without selecting them at all. The Photos app always requires some form of selection, whether manual or via Select All inside certain albums.<\/p>\n<p>That said, you can still minimize or completely avoid manual selection by using alternative approaches:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In albums like Screenshots, Favorites, or People &amp; Pets, you can tap Select &gt; Select All and delete everything at once.<\/li>\n<li>On iCloud.com, you can select large ranges using Shift or remove entire batches much faster than on an iPhone screen.<\/li>\n<li>Apps like Clever Cleaner can delete photos automatically by category, such as duplicates, similar photos, screenshots, or Live Photos. In this case, you don\u2019t manually select individual images &#8211; the app groups and suggests removals for you.<\/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=\"heading4\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can_i_mass-delete_photos_on_an_iphone_using_shortcuts\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse4\">\r\n                Can I mass-delete photos on an iPhone using Shortcuts?\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 out\" 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                \n<p>Yes, it is possible to mass delete photos using the Shortcuts app. You can create a shortcut that finds a group of photos based on specific criteria and deletes them in one action.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the Shortcuts app, and tap + to create a new shortcut.<\/li>\n<li>Tap Add Action and search for Find Photos.<\/li>\n<li>Configure filters inside Find Photos, for example, Date Taken is in the last 30 days\/ Album is Screenshots\/Limit to 500 (optional, but safer for testing).<\/li>\n<li>Add the Delete Photos action, save the shortcut, and run it. iOS may show a confirmation prompt before deletion. This is normal.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Deleted photos are still moved to Recently Deleted, so storage space will update only after that album is cleared.<\/p>\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=\"heading5\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is_it_possible_to_delete_all_photos_on_an_iphone_at_once\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse5\">\r\n                Is it possible to delete all photos on an iPhone at once?\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 out\" 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                Not exactly. The Library view in the Photos app does not provide a true Select All option, so deleting every photo on an iPhone in a single action is not possible. That said, you can still remove all photos by tapping each one or by dragging your finger across the screen to select large ranges. Another option is to delete photo albums one at a time, where a Select All option is available in many systems and for custom albums. Photos stored in the Files app or message attachments must be deleted separately, as they are not part of the Photos library. As an alternative, you can reset your iPhone to factory settings, which removes all photos from all locations along with other data. Just make sure you do not restore photos from backups or sync them back from iCloud afterward.\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you need to mass delete photos from your iPhone to save storage, or simply because you no longer need them, but dealing with too many photos feels annoying and slow? 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