{"id":5112,"date":"2024-04-16T17:54:12","date_gmt":"2024-04-16T17:54:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/?p=5112"},"modified":"2025-10-27T16:33:22","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T16:33:22","slug":"delete-large-attachments-iphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/delete-large-attachments-iphone\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Delete Large Attachments 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-large-attachments-iphone\/#how_to_find_large_attachments_on_iphone\" title=\"How to Find Large Attachments on iPhone\">How to Find Large Attachments on iPhone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/delete-large-attachments-iphone\/#how_to_delete_large_attachments_on_iphone\" title=\"How to Delete Large Attachments on iPhone\">How to Delete Large Attachments 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-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/delete-large-attachments-iphone\/#method_1_remove_large_attachments_from_the_messages_app\" title=\"Method 1 Remove Large Attachments From the Messages App\">Method 1 Remove Large Attachments From the Messages App<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/delete-large-attachments-iphone\/#method_2_delete_attachments_from_mail_app\" title=\"Method 2 Delete Attachments From Mail App\">Method 2 Delete Attachments From Mail App<\/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-large-attachments-iphone\/#method_3_remove_large_attachments_from_other_messengers\" title=\"Method 3 Remove Large Attachments From Other Messengers\">Method 3 Remove Large Attachments From Other Messengers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/delete-large-attachments-iphone\/#alternative_way_to_remove_saved_attachments_and_other_unnecessary_files\" title=\"Alternative Way to Remove Saved Attachments and Other Unnecessary Files\">Alternative Way to Remove Saved Attachments and Other Unnecessary Files<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/delete-large-attachments-iphone\/#how_to_automatically_delete_message_attachments_on_iphone\" title=\"How to Automatically Delete Message Attachments on iPhone\">How to Automatically Delete Message Attachments on iPhone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/delete-large-attachments-iphone\/#final_tips\" title=\"Final Tips\">Final Tips<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/delete-large-attachments-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-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/delete-large-attachments-iphone\/#will_deleting_messages_in_the_messages_app_also_remove_their_attachments\" title=\"Will deleting messages in the Messages app also remove their attachments?\">Will deleting messages in the Messages app also remove their attachments?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/delete-large-attachments-iphone\/#are_third-party_cleaning_apps_safe_to_use_for_deleting_large_files\" title=\"Are third-party cleaning apps safe to use for deleting large files?\">Are third-party cleaning apps safe to use for deleting large files?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/delete-large-attachments-iphone\/#can_large_attachments_be_deleted_from_messenger_apps_like_whatsapp\" title=\"Can large attachments be deleted from messenger apps like WhatsApp?\">Can large attachments be deleted from messenger apps like WhatsApp?<\/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-large-attachments-iphone\/#is_it_necessary_to_backup_my_iphone_before_deleting_large_attachments\" title=\"Is it necessary to backup my iPhone before deleting large attachments?\">Is it necessary to backup my iPhone before deleting large attachments?<\/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-large-attachments-iphone\/#what_if_i_deleted_a_large_attachment_without_a_backup_and_now_need_it_back\" title=\"What if I deleted a large attachment without a backup and now need it back?\">What if I deleted a large attachment without a backup and now need it back?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Need a way to delete large attachments on your iPhone? Maybe they\u2019re taking up too much storage, or you\u2019ve noticed your iPhone slowing down from all the files piling up in Messages, Mail, and other apps. If so, you\u2019re in the right place. We\u2019ll show you step by step how to find and remove them quickly and painlessly so your iPhone runs smoothly again. Let\u2019s get started.<\/p>\n<div class=\"frame_bg frame_bg--success\"><div class=\"frame_bg--title\"><\/div>\ud83d\udccc <b>Note<\/b>. If you don\u2019t want to go through the steps and prefer an all-in-one cleaning solution, check out the <a href=\"#Alternative\">Alternative Way to Remove Saved Attachments and Other Unnecessary Files<\/a>. It covers <b>faster and easier<\/b> methods to clear storage without much effort.<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_find_large_attachments_on_iphone\"><\/span>How to Find Large Attachments on iPhone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you have large attachments on your iPhone, you can free up a noticeable amount of storage and boost performance by deleting them. But what if you ignored the iOS prompt to review them and now can\u2019t figure out where they went? Don\u2019t worry\u2014the Review Large Attachments option is always available in your storage settings. <b>Allow us to show you where you can find those storage-eating attachments<\/b>.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open your iPhone\u2019s <b>Settings<\/b>, go to <b>General<\/b>, and from there to <b>iPhone Storage<\/b>.<img fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13410\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/open-iphone-storage-to-check-recommendation.jpg\" alt=\"Open iPhone storage\" width=\"1197\" height=\"1266\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Wait for your iPhone to display a multi-colored graph of your storage usage. Below this graph, it will show all recommendations for cleaning up your storage.<\/li>\n<li>If the <b>Review Large Attachments option<\/b> is visible, tap it. If it\u2019s not there, hit <b>Show All<\/b> and look for it in the list.<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13416\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/show-all-recommendations-in-iphone-storage-settings.jpg\" alt=\"Show all recomendations\" width=\"1197\" height=\"1266\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Next, you\u2019ll see a list of large attachments that you\u2019ve received or sent through the Messages app, sorted from largest to smallest.<\/li>\n<li>From here, you can delete the ones you no longer need. Tap <b>Edit<\/b> in the top-right corner, check the boxes next to the files you want to remove, and tap the <b>trash icon<\/b>. That\u2019s it.<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13402\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/delete-large-attachments-via-iPhone-storage-settings-.jpg\" alt=\"Delete large attachments\" width=\"1197\" height=\"1266\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"frame_bg frame_bg--default\"><div class=\"frame_bg--title\"><\/div>This method may not always be the most convenient, as there\u2019s no way to filter by file type. You\u2019ll need to scroll through the entire list manually if you only want to remove, say, videos. That\u2019s why in the next sections, we\u2019ll show you additional ways to delete large attachments on your iPhone. We\u2019ll also cover how to deal with files stored in other apps, like Mail and third-party messengers, because you get attachments in more places than just Messages.<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_delete_large_attachments_on_iphone\"><\/span>How to Delete Large Attachments on iPhone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ok, now let\u2019s look at our methods. We have 3 step-by-step solutions that cover the Messages app, the Mail app, and a more general approach for other apps that might store large attachments. Since Messages is the most used app for sending and receiving files, let\u2019s start there.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"method_1_remove_large_attachments_from_the_messages_app\"><\/span>Method 1: Remove Large Attachments From the Messages App<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There is also another way to find and delete large attachments on your iPhone. For this, you\u2019ll need the Settings app again, but this time you\u2019ll be working directly with the Messages section. When might this option be useful?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you don\u2019t have the Review Large Attachments notification in Settings, but you know for sure that you sent or received attachments.<\/li>\n<li>If it\u2019s easier for you to delete attachments by category instead of browsing through a single mixed list.<\/li>\n<li>If you want to remove all large attachments on iPhone at once within a category (for example, keep the photos but clear out the videos).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Here\u2019s how to do it:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open <b>Settings<\/b>, head into <b>General<\/b>, then scroll down and tap <b>iPhone Storage again<\/b>.<\/li>\n<li>From the app list, pick <b>Messages<\/b>. You\u2019ll see attachments grouped into five sections (<b>Conversations<\/b>, <b>Photos<\/b>, <b>Videos<\/b>, <b>GIFs<\/b><b>&amp; Stickers<\/b>, and <b>Other<\/b>).<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13411\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/open-messages-app-in-iphone-storage-settings.jpg\" alt=\"Open Messages app in iPhone storage settings\" width=\"1197\" height=\"1266\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Choose a section, tap <b>Edit<\/b> in the top-right, and mark the files you don\u2019t need.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13404\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/delete-video-attachments-via-app-settings-messages.jpg\" alt=\"Delete video from Messages app\" width=\"1197\" height=\"1266\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Hit the <b>trash<\/b> can to delete them.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If this method doesn\u2019t seem convenient to you either, and you\u2019d like to clear attachments on your iPhone from a specific contact, you can do it right from the Messages app. Of course, this option can take more time if you decide to clean up every conversation where you had active chats, but it may be exactly what you need. <b>We\u2019ll show you how to do it:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open <b>Messages<\/b> and select the conversation.<\/li>\n<li>Tap the contact\u2019s name at the top. A new window will open with details about the user.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13408\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/open-conversation-in-messages-with-attachments.jpg\" alt=\"Open conversation in Messages app\" width=\"1197\" height=\"1266\" \/><\/li>\n<li>In the row with Info, Backgrounds, and Photos option, tap <b>Photos<\/b> (this section will also include videos, despite the name).<\/li>\n<li>In the upper-right corner, tap <b>Edit<\/b>, and from the menu choose <b>Select Photos<\/b>.<\/li>\n<li>Select the attachments to delete, then tap the <b>trash icon<\/b>. Repeat this process for each conversation you want to clean up.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13399\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/delete-attachment-from-messages.jpg\" alt=\"Delete attachments from Massages\" width=\"1197\" height=\"1266\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"frame_bg frame_bg--primary\"><div class=\"frame_bg--title\"><\/div>When you delete attachments, whether through Settings or directly in Messages, they disappear from your iPhone immediately, without any confirmation screen (there\u2019s no \u201care you sure?\u201d pop-up), but the files don\u2019t disappear for the person you were chatting with. During testing, we also noticed something unusual: if you use iCloud sync with other devices like an iPad or a Mac, the deleted attachments often remain on those devices. It feels backwards for a sync feature, but iMessage behaves this way.<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"method_2_delete_attachments_from_mail_app\"><\/span>Method 2: Delete Attachments From Mail App<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In the Mail app, photos and videos usually sit in the app\u2019s cache rather than on your iPhone itself (unless you saved them manually to Photos or Files). When you open a message, the attachment sticks around in the cache even after you close the email. iOS clears cached data eventually, but not right away. That\u2019s why deleting an email doesn\u2019t free space immediately \u2014 the file may still linger in the trash or cache for a while.<\/p>\n<p>So why bother deleting the message at all? Because once you remove an email with a big attachment and clear it from Trash, the file won\u2019t load back into the cache the next time you check your inbox. In this way, if the attachment is no longer needed and you want to stop Mail from loading it in the future.<\/p>\n<p><b>Here\u2019s how to do it:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the <b>Mail app<\/b> on your iPhone and find the email that contains the large attachment.<\/li>\n<li>Swipe left on the email and tap the <b>More (three dots) icon<\/b>. In the menu, select <b>Trash Message<\/b> (keep in mind that Mail doesn\u2019t let you delete just the attachment and you need to remove the entire email).<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13403\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/delete-mail-with-attachment.jpg\" alt=\"Delete mail with attachements\" width=\"1197\" height=\"1266\" \/><\/li>\n<li>After that, open the Mailboxes view and go to the <b>Trash folder<\/b>.<\/li>\n<li>Find the same email, swipe left again, and tap <b>Delete<\/b> to remove it permanently (or tap <b>Select<\/b> in the upper-right corner, pick the email, and tap the <b>trash icon<\/b> at the bottom).<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13396\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/clean-mail-trash.jpg\" alt=\"Clean mail trash\" width=\"1197\" height=\"1266\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The space may not free up right away since the cache clears gradually, but Mail won\u2019t save that attachment again in the future.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"method_3_remove_large_attachments_from_other_messengers\"><\/span>Method 3: Remove Large Attachments From Other Messengers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you don\u2019t stick with Apple\u2019s default Messages app and instead chat in Telegram, Signal, WhatsApp, or something similar, those apps often end up holding the biggest attachments on your iPhone. They store data differently than Apple\u2019s Messenger, which means the cleanup process works a bit differently too. To show how it works, we\u2019ll use Telegram as an example. Other messengers have their own menus and names for settings, but the logic is much the same, so once you know it in one app you can find it in the others.<\/p>\n<p><b>In Telegram, you can clear the cache of the app. This keeps the attachments visible in the chat, but the local cached files stored on your iPhone are deleted.<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>To do this, open Telegram and go to <b>Settings<\/b>.<\/li>\n<li>Tap <b>Data and Storage<\/b> option, then open <b>Storage Usage<\/b> section (in other messengers, look for options like Data Usage, Manage Storage, or something similar)<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13413\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/open-telegram-settings.jpg\" alt=\"Open Telegram settings\" width=\"1197\" height=\"1266\" \/><\/li>\n<li>You\u2019ll see a pie chart showing how much space the cache takes. You can clear everything at once, or select specific categories like videos, photos, or files. Just leave checkmarks next to the types you want to remove, uncheck the rest, and confirm. <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13401\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/delete-cache-telegram.jpg\" alt=\"Clear Telegram cache\" width=\"1197\" height=\"1266\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If you open photos, videos, or other files again after clearing the cache, they\u2019ll be saved to your device once more and take up space in the cache. In other words, they\u2019ll be available offline until you clear them again. To avoid repeating the same cycle and wiping the cache every few minutes, it may be better to delete the attachments directly from your chats. <b>This way they disappear not only from the cache but also from the conversations themselves, so you won\u2019t reload them over and over.<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Just open the conversation that contains the attachment.<\/li>\n<li>Find the file you want to remove, press and hold it.<\/li>\n<li>In the menu that appears, tap <b>Delete<\/b>.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13400\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/delete-attachments-in-telegram-conversations.jpg\" alt=\"Delete attachements in Telegram\" width=\"1197\" height=\"1266\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Choose whether to delete it just for yourself or for both you and the other person.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Pick whichever option is more convenient, either way, you\u2019ll reduce the space taken by large attachments on your iPhone.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Alternative\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"alternative_way_to_remove_saved_attachments_and_other_unnecessary_files\"><\/span>Alternative Way to Remove Saved Attachments and Other Unnecessary Files<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Very often, the largest attachments on an iPhone are video files, especially if you\u2019ve saved them from Messages to your storage or gallery. A few minutes of 4K video can take up gigabytes of space, and these files pile up fast. Of course, you can manually scroll through your library, find the biggest files you no longer need, and remove them\u2014but there are two problems. First, the Photos app doesn\u2019t let you sort files by size, so finding the largest ones is no easy task. Second, why do it by hand when there\u2019s an app that can do it for you?<\/p>\n<p>There are plenty of apps on the App Store that can automate the process. One app we recently tested for our <a href=\"\/blog\/iphone-cleaner-apps\/\">best cleaning apps for iPhone rating<\/a> is <b><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/clever-cleaner-ai-cleanup-app\/id1666645584\">Clever Cleaner: iPhone Storage Cleaner<\/a><\/b>. It showed solid performance despite being 100% free. If your goal is to <b>clean up space with just a couple of taps for free<\/b>, it\u2019s hard to beat. <b>Here\u2019s how you can find and clear out large videos with Clever Cleaner in seconds:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/app\/id1666645584\">Download<\/a> Clever Cleaner.<\/li>\n<li>Open the app and grant permission to access your Photos library.<\/li>\n<li>At the bottom, you\u2019ll see five tabs. You need <b>Heavies<\/b>.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13409\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/open-heavies-tool-clever-cleaner.jpg\" alt=\"Open Heavies in Clever Cleaner\" width=\"1197\" height=\"1266\" \/><\/li>\n<li>This section automatically sorts all your videos from largest to smallest, so the biggest space hogs appear at the top. Each video displays its file size right at the bottom of the thumbnail.<\/li>\n<li>Tap on any video to open the selection screen.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13415\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/select-large-videos-to-delete-clever-cleaner.jpg\" alt=\"Select large videos for deletion\" width=\"1197\" height=\"1266\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Swipe to preview and mark the videos you want to delete. The app will display the total size of the selected files under the delete button, so you know exactly how much space you\u2019re freeing up. If you want to remove all videos at once, just tap <b>Select All<\/b> in the top right corner.<\/li>\n<li>Once you\u2019ve made your decision, tap <b>Move to Trash<\/b>.<\/li>\n<li>Now, tap the <b>Empty Trash<\/b> button and confirm deletion.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13398\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/confirm-deletion-clever-cleaner.jpg\" alt=\"Confirm deletion in Clever Cleaner\" width=\"1197\" height=\"1266\" \/><\/li>\n<li>The app will congratulate you on freeing up space and remind you to visit the <b>Recently Deleted<\/b> album in Photos to remove these files from your iPhone for good, so your storage is actually reclaimed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"frame_bg frame_bg--default\"><div class=\"frame_bg--title\"><\/div>\ud83d\udccc <b>Note<\/b>. As stated on its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/clever-cleaner\/\">official Clever Cleaner cleanup app page<\/a>, the app will stay free, and early users will never be asked to pay for upgrades or new features. Not bad for an app that has no ads and uses high-end AI algorithms.<\/div>\n<p><b>Heavies<\/b> is just one of <b>5<\/b> cleaning features in Clever Cleaner. The other tools might be useful to you too. Here\u2019s what they can do:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Similars<\/b> \u2013 Detects duplicate and <a href=\"\/blog\/find-similar-photos-on-iphone\/\">similar photos<\/a>, including Live Photos, burst shots, and edited versions that Apple\u2019s built-in <b>Duplicates<\/b> album might miss (it only detects exact duplicates and won\u2019t show photos that look nearly identical to your eyes but have slight differences). You can manually decide what to keep or let <b>Smart Cleanup<\/b> handle it all in one tap. At the end, just <b>Slide to delete<\/b>, and what would have taken hours to do manually gets done in seconds.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13417\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/similars-clever-cleaner.jpg\" alt=\"Similars function in Clever Cleaner\" width=\"1197\" height=\"1266\" \/><\/li>\n<li><b>Swipe<\/b> \u2014 a feature made for those who don\u2019t fully trust the automatic cleanup but still want an easier way to remove unwanted shots. It groups all your photos by the month they were added to your iPhone, and you simply swipe through them \u2014 keep what you like, delete what you don\u2019t. The \u201cgame-like\u201d format makes the whole process a lot lighter and quicker compared to scrolling through everything manually in the Photos app.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13418\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/swipe-photos-mode-clever-cleaner.jpg\" alt=\"Wwipe mode in Clever Cleaner\" width=\"1197\" height=\"1266\" \/><\/li>\n<li><b>Screenshots<\/b> \u2013 completely mirrors the Screenshots album from the Photos app. At first glance you might wonder why this function is even needed, but it\u2019s actually quite useful, as it shows exactly how much space your screenshots take up, both in MB and as a percentage of total storage. You can <a href=\"\/blog\/delete-screenshots-on-iphone\/\">delete everything<\/a> in one tap or review them one by one. Plus, you can combine this feature with the app\u2019s other tools and finish cleaning your photo library right from its interface, without having to switch back to the Photos app.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13414\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/screenshots-clever-cleaner.jpg\" alt=\"Screenshots module in Clever Cleaner\" width=\"1197\" height=\"1266\" \/><\/li>\n<li><b>Compress<\/b> \u2014 a small but handy feature tucked inside the Heavies tool we described earlier. It lets you reduce the size of video files on your iPhone by compressing them, and you can even pick the level \u2014 optimal, medium, or max. It\u2019s perfect if you need more free space but aren\u2019t ready to part with your videos.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13397\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/compression-clever-cleaner.jpg\" alt=\"Compress function\" width=\"1197\" height=\"1266\" \/><\/li>\n<li><b>Lives<\/b> \u2013 Clever Cleaner can compress Live Photos by converting them into still images. The app shows exactly how much space you\u2019ll recover before you confirm. It removes the short video clip you see when you swipe through your gallery. Since it keeps the original still image, your library will look the same, but you\u2019ll save a ton of space without those hidden video files. Just remember to empty the Recently Deleted folder afterward to free up the space for good.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13406\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/lives-clever-cleaner.jpg\" alt=\"Live photos to still in Clever Cleaner\" width=\"1197\" height=\"1266\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Clever Cleaner is a solid choice, but it\u2019s not the only option, here are a few other apps we tested. Unlike Clever Cleaner, they aren\u2019t completely free, <b>but they still have useful features that might be worth it<\/b>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Boost Cleaner<\/b> is designed to efficiently scan your iPhone for duplicate and unnecessary images. With its advanced sorting features, you can organize your photo albums by date and location, making it easier to find and delete unwanted images. <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/boost-cleaner-clean-up-smart\/id1475887456\">This app<\/a> also includes contact management features and quick storage boosting tools. It\u2019s a versatile solution for those looking to streamline their iPhone\u2019s photo library and overall storage.<\/li>\n<li><b>Cleaner \u2013 Free Up Storage<\/b> is an <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/top-cleaner-clean-up-storage\/id1521796505\">extensive iPhone tool<\/a> for managing your device\u2019s storage. It excels in identifying similar photos, merging duplicate contacts, and locating large video files for deletion. The app\u2019s user-friendly interface facilitates fast and efficient cleanup, helping you maintain an organized and efficient iPhone library. Whether you\u2019re dealing with redundant photos or oversized videos, this tool provides a reliable solution.<\/li>\n<li><b>Clean Up Storage &#8211; Cleaner Kit<\/b> is an <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/cleaner-kit-clean-up-storage\/id1194582243\">all-encompassing app<\/a>. It includes features for saving battery life and protecting your privacy. The app\u2019s smart cleaning function simplifies the cleanup process, allowing you to manage your device\u2019s storage with just a few taps. If you\u2019re looking for a complete tool that covers various aspects of iPhone maintenance, Clean Up Storage &#8211; Cleaner Kit is a strong contender.<\/li>\n<li><b>Cleanup: Phone Storage Cleaner<\/b> focuses on simplifying the process of cleaning your iPhone\u2019s internal storage. <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/cleanup-phone-storage-cleaner\/id1510944943\">This App Store app<\/a> efficiently detects and helps you remove duplicate images and sorts videos by size for easier management. It also includes unique features such as charging animations and a secret photo vault, adding extra functionality to its primary cleaning capabilities. Cleanup: Phone Storage Cleaner is ideal for those who need a straightforward and effective tool to manage their iPhone\u2019s storage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_automatically_delete_message_attachments_on_iphone\"><\/span>How to Automatically Delete Message Attachments on iPhone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Gone through the methods above and wondering whether you could automate this next time? Unfortunately, not completely. Apple doesn\u2019t let you set auto-deletion for attachments only. What you can do is configure the standard Messages app to automatically delete all messages after a set period of time. <b>This means not just the photos or videos, but all text messages will be removed from your iPhone.<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Go to <b>Settings &gt; Apps<\/b> and select <b>Messages<\/b>.<\/li>\n<li>In <b>Message History<\/b>, tap <b>Keep Messages<\/b>.<\/li>\n<li>Choose <b>30 Days<\/b> or <b>1 Year<\/b> to auto-delete older messages and attachments.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13405\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/keep-messages-option.jpg\" alt=\"Keep messages option\" width=\"1197\" height=\"1266\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>As an alternative, if you don\u2019t want your text messages to disappear, you can enable iCloud sync. In this case, attachments are gradually uploaded to iCloud instead of staying on your iPhone. They no longer take up space in the chat itself, and when you want to view them again, just tap the download icon in the conversation to pull them back from iCloud.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"final_tips\"><\/span>Final Tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In conclusion, if you came across this guide because your iPhone ran out of storage, remember that large attachments is just one way to free up space. There are plenty of other storage-saving tricks worth looking into.<\/p>\n<p>For example, junk mail can quietly pile up, eating away at your storage. If you haven\u2019t cleared it in a while, check out our guide on <a href=\"\/blog\/delete-junk-mail-on-iphone\/\">how to delete junk mail on iPhone<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Another common issue is the <b>\u201cApplications\u201d section in iPhone Storage<\/b>, which sometimes shows a confusing mix of app data and cached files. We break down exactly what\u2019s in there and what you can safely remove in our <a href=\"\/blog\/what-are-applications-on-iphone-storage\/\">Applications on iPhone Storage guide<\/a>. And if you\u2019re dealing with the infamous <b>\u201cOther\u201d storage category<\/b> on your iPhone, which tends to fill up fast, our <a href=\"\/blog\/clear-other-storage-on-iphone\/\">clear Other storage on iPhone guide<\/a> has all the answers.<\/p>\n<p>Be sure to check those out\u2014your iPhone will thank you!<\/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=\"will_deleting_messages_in_the_messages_app_also_remove_their_attachments\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapsefaq1\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq1\">\r\n                Will deleting messages in the Messages app also remove their attachments? \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                Deleting messages or entire conversations in the Messages app does indeed remove any attachments they contain. However, if you&#8217;ve saved these attachments elsewhere on your device, like in the Photos app, they won&#8217;t be deleted from there.\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=\"are_third-party_cleaning_apps_safe_to_use_for_deleting_large_files\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapsefaq2\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq2\">\r\n                Are third-party cleaning apps safe to use for deleting large 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=\"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                Many third-party apps for cleaning and managing storage are safe, but it&#8217;s vital to choose reputable ones. Always download apps from the official App Store, check user reviews and ratings, and make sure the app has clear privacy policies to protect your data.\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=\"can_large_attachments_be_deleted_from_messenger_apps_like_whatsapp\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapsefaq3\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq3\">\r\n                Can large attachments be deleted from messenger apps like WhatsApp?\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                In messenger apps such as WhatsApp, you can delete large files by navigating to the app&#8217;s storage management section. This allows you to review and delete large or unnecessary files, helping keep your chat history and storage optimized.\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_necessary_to_backup_my_iphone_before_deleting_large_attachments\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapsefaq4\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq4\">\r\n                Is it necessary to backup my iPhone before deleting large attachments?\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                It is highly recommended to backup your iPhone before deleting large attachments. This precaution guarantees you don&#8217;t lose important data. Regular backups, either to iCloud or your computer, can protect your information while you manage your device&#8217;s 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=\"headingfaq5\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_if_i_deleted_a_large_attachment_without_a_backup_and_now_need_it_back\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapsefaq5\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq5\">\r\n                What if I deleted a large attachment without a backup and now need it back?\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                If you deleted a large attachment without a backup and now need it back, don\u2019t panic\u2014there\u2019s still a chance to recover it. First, think about where it might still exist. If it was a media file, check the Photos app\u2014it could still be there. If the attachment was sent through Messages, Mail, or another app, the original message might still have a copy you can redownload.<\/p>\n<p>And if it\u2019s completely gone, <a href=\"\/blog\/iphone-data-recovery-software\/\">data recovery tools<\/a> could help retrieve it, as long as it hasn\u2019t been overwritten. The sooner you check, the better your chances of getting it back.\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Need a way to delete large attachments on your iPhone? Maybe they\u2019re taking up too much storage, or you\u2019ve noticed your iPhone slowing down from all the files piling up in , , and other apps. If so, you\u2019re in the right place. 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