{"id":5294,"date":"2024-04-26T03:52:21","date_gmt":"2024-04-26T03:52:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/?p=5294"},"modified":"2024-04-29T15:52:40","modified_gmt":"2024-04-29T15:52:40","slug":"how-to-delete-imported-photos-from-iphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/how-to-delete-imported-photos-from-iphone\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Delete Imported Photos From 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\/how-to-delete-imported-photos-from-iphone\/#how_to_delete_already_imported_photos_from_iphone\" title=\"How to Delete Already Imported Photos From iPhone\">How to Delete Already Imported Photos From 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\/how-to-delete-imported-photos-from-iphone\/#method_1_manually_delete_photos_on_your_iphone\" title=\"Method 1 Manually Delete Photos on Your iPhone\">Method 1 Manually Delete Photos on Your iPhone<\/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\/how-to-delete-imported-photos-from-iphone\/#method_2_use_the_photos_app_on_mac_to_automatically_delete_iphone_photos_after_import\" title=\"Method 2 Use the Photos App on Mac to Automatically Delete iPhone Photos After Import\">Method 2 Use the Photos App on Mac to Automatically Delete iPhone Photos After Import<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/how-to-delete-imported-photos-from-iphone\/#troubleshooting_common_issues_with_photo_deletion\" title=\"Troubleshooting Common Issues with Photo Deletion\">Troubleshooting Common Issues with Photo Deletion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/how-to-delete-imported-photos-from-iphone\/#photos_not_deleting_from_iphone\" title=\"Photos Not Deleting from iPhone\">Photos Not Deleting from iPhone<\/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\/how-to-delete-imported-photos-from-iphone\/#photos_still_occupying_space_despite_deletion\" title=\"Photos Still Occupying Space Despite Deletion\">Photos Still Occupying Space Despite Deletion<\/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\/how-to-delete-imported-photos-from-iphone\/#no_option_to_delete_photos_after_import_available\" title=\"No Option to Delete Photos After Import Available\">No Option to Delete Photos After Import Available<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/how-to-delete-imported-photos-from-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-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/how-to-delete-imported-photos-from-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\/how-to-delete-imported-photos-from-iphone\/#what_happens_if_i_delete_a_photo_from_my_iphone_thats_also_on_icloud\" title=\"What happens if I delete a photo from my iPhone that&#039;s also on iCloud?\">What happens if I delete a photo from my iPhone that's also on iCloud?<\/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\/how-to-delete-imported-photos-from-iphone\/#can_i_recover_a_photo_after_permanently_deleting_it_from_the_recently_deleted_album\" title=\"Can I recover a photo after permanently deleting it from the Recently Deleted album?\">Can I recover a photo after permanently deleting it 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-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/how-to-delete-imported-photos-from-iphone\/#how_can_i_delete_photos_from_my_iphone_but_keep_them_on_my_mac\" title=\"How can I delete photos from my iPhone but keep them on my Mac?\">How can I delete photos from my iPhone but keep them on my Mac?<\/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\/how-to-delete-imported-photos-from-iphone\/#is_there_a_limit_to_how_many_photos_i_can_delete_at_once_on_my_iphone\" title=\"Is there a limit to how many photos I can delete at once on my iPhone?\">Is there a limit to how many photos I can delete at once on 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\/how-to-delete-imported-photos-from-iphone\/#why_do_some_photos_take_longer_to_delete\" title=\"Why do some photos take longer to delete?\">Why do some photos take longer to delete?<\/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\/how-to-delete-imported-photos-from-iphone\/#why_cant_i_delete_imported_photos_on_my_iphone\" title=\"Why can&#039;t I delete imported photos on my iPhone?\">Why can't I delete imported photos on my iPhone?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>The popularity of using iPhones for capturing high-quality, artistic photos &#8211; often referred to as &#8220;iPhoneography&#8221; &#8211; has made them essential tools for both amateurs and professional photographers. As you transfer artistic shots on a Mac for edits, the next logical step is to clear up space on your iPhone. In this article we will show you simple methods to delete imported photos on iPhone, helping you handle photo deletion manually or automatically, depending on your preference.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_delete_already_imported_photos_from_iphone\"><\/span>How to Delete Already Imported Photos From iPhone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After backing up and transferring your favorite photos to a Mac, freeing up space on your iPhone is a practical next step. Here\u2019s how you can manually delete those imported photos.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"method_1_manually_delete_photos_on_your_iphone\"><\/span>Method 1: Manually Delete Photos on Your iPhone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/delete-all-photos-in-iphone\/\">Deleting photos<\/a> manually gives you control over which images to remove. This method lets you review each photo before making a decision.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the Photos app on your iPhone.\u00a0This is where all your photos are stored, making it easy to browse and select them for deletion.<img fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-5194\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/open-photos-app.jpg\" alt=\"open Photos app\" width=\"277\" height=\"600\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Tap &#8216;Select&#8217; at the top right of your screen.\u00a0This action shifts the app into a selection mode, allowing you to choose multiple photos without opening each one.<img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-5195\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/tap-select-photos-app.jpg\" alt=\"Tap 'Select'\" width=\"277\" height=\"600\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Pick the photos you want to ditch.\u00a0You can tap on individual photos or drag your finger across to select many at once. This step determines what you&#8217;ll be deleting.<img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-5196\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/select-photos-to-delete.jpg\" alt=\"Choose the photos you want to remove\" width=\"277\" height=\"600\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Hit the trash can icon, then confirm you want to delete them.\u00a0This finalizes the deletion process. Photos move to the Recently Deleted album, where they stay for 30 days before permanent deletion\u2014providing a safety net in case of accidental deletions.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-5193\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/delete-selected-photos.jpg\" alt=\"delete selected photos\" width=\"277\" height=\"600\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>By following these steps, you delete imported photos on iPhone. This method\u00a0guarantees that you free up space while retaining control over photo deletion. Once you&#8217;re done with this method, your iPhone should feel a bit lighter and ready for more memories!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"method_2_use_the_photos_app_on_mac_to_automatically_delete_iphone_photos_after_import\"><\/span>Method 2: Use the Photos App on Mac to Automatically Delete iPhone Photos After Import<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Clearing space on your iPhone after transferring photos to your Mac can be done manually or automatically. Let\u2019s look at how you can set up your Mac to handle this automatically. This method simplifies photo management by automating the deletion process. It&#8217;s especially useful if you transfer photos regularly and prefer not to manually delete them each time.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Connect your iPhone to your Mac and open the Photos app.<\/li>\n<li>Select your iPhone under &#8216;Devices&#8217; in the sidebar.\u00a0This displays all the photos available for import from your iPhone to your Mac.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-5310 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/go-to-your-iphone-photos.jpg\" alt=\"select iPhone in sidebar\" width=\"216\" height=\"720\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Check the box labeled &#8216;Delete items after import&#8217;.\u00a0This option is crucial for automating the cleanup process. It tells your Mac to remove photos from your iPhone as soon as they are safely imported, ensuring your iPhone storage doesn\u2019t get re-filled with already backed-up photos.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-5309 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/delete-after-import.jpg\" alt=\"enable 'delete after import'\" width=\"1200\" height=\"88\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Click &#8216;Import All New Photos&#8217; or select specific photos and click &#8216;Import Selected&#8217;.\u00a0This step begins the transfer of your photos to your Mac. Once the transfer is complete, the photos will be automatically deleted from your iPhone, streamlining your photo management.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-5313 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/import-and-delete-photos.jpg\" alt=\"import photos\" width=\"1201\" height=\"339\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Setting up your Mac to automatically delete photos from iPhone after import saves time and keeps your iPhone storage free for new content. If the auto-delete doesn&#8217;t kick in, double-check that you\u2019ve enabled the setting correctly. With this automatic method, managing iPhone storage becomes simpler, allowing you to enjoy a clutter-free photo library both on your iPhone and Mac.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"troubleshooting_common_issues_with_photo_deletion\"><\/span>Troubleshooting Common Issues with Photo Deletion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Encountering problems when trying to delete photos from your iPhone can be frustrating. Whether photos refuse to delete, still occupy space, or you can&#8217;t find the option to remove them after import, here are some common issues and how to resolve them.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"photos_not_deleting_from_iphone\"><\/span>Photos Not Deleting from iPhone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you find that some photos won&#8217;t delete from your iPhone after trying to remove them, several issues could be at play. Here are steps to troubleshoot and resolve this issue:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b>Check for software updates:<\/b> Ensure both your iPhone and Mac are running the latest software versions. Updates can resolve bugs affecting photo deletion. You can check for updates on both your iPhone and Mac in Settings (System Settings for Mac) &gt; General &gt; Software Update.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5314\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/macos-software-update.jpg\" alt=\"check for updates\" width=\"715\" height=\"470\" \/><\/li>\n<li><b>Review permissions issues:<\/b> Sometimes, permissions settings can prevent photos from being deleted. Make sure that you have the necessary permissions to delete photos, especially if they&#8217;re shared with family or managed through an organization.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Addressing these factors can help you delete iPhone photos after import.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"photos_still_occupying_space_despite_deletion\"><\/span>Photos Still Occupying Space Despite Deletion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Sometimes, even after deleting photos, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/iphone-storage-still-full-after-deleting-photos\/\">they continue to take up space<\/a>. This issue is often due to the &#8220;Recently Deleted&#8221; album in the Photos app:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b>Open the Photos app and go to the Albums tab:<\/b> Scroll down to find the &#8220;Recently Deleted&#8221; album.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-5048\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/scroll-to-recently-deleted-album.jpg\" alt=\"recently deleted album\" width=\"277\" height=\"600\" \/><\/li>\n<li><b>Manually empty the &#8220;Recently Deleted&#8221; album:<\/b> Select the photos and choose &#8220;Delete All&#8221; to remove them permanently. Remember, photos stay in this album for 30 days unless manually deleted.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-4862\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/clean-recently-deleted.jpg\" alt=\"Empty 'Recently Deleted'\" width=\"277\" height=\"600\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"no_option_to_delete_photos_after_import_available\"><\/span>No Option to Delete Photos After Import Available<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When you&#8217;re trying to delete photos from your iPhone after importing them to your Mac, but can&#8217;t find the option to do so, it could be due to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/optimize-iphone-storage\/\">iCloud Photos<\/a> being enabled. This setting affects how photos are managed between your devices and the cloud.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>On your iPhone, go to Settings &gt; Photos, and see if iCloud Photos is turned on. If it is, your photos are being synced with iCloud, which means they aren&#8217;t stored exclusively on your device anymore, hence the deletion option might not appear.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-5311\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/disable-icloud-photos-1.jpg\" alt=\"check iCloud Photos\" width=\"277\" height=\"600\" \/><\/li>\n<li>To delete photos from your iPhone using your Mac, you may need to temporarily turn off iCloud Photos. Remember, this will stop the synchronization of photos across your devices. To do this toggle off iCloud Photos.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-5312\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/disabling-icloud-photos.jpg\" alt=\"turn off iCloud photos\" width=\"277\" height=\"600\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Once iCloud Photos is disabled, connect your iPhone to your Mac, use the Photos app or Image Capture, and look for the option to delete photos after import. This should now be visible.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After completing these steps, you should be able to import and delete photos from iPhone with ease. Be sure to turn iCloud Photos back on if you rely on it to keep your photos synced across your devices. These adjustments can help you automatically delete photos from iPhone after import, simplifying your workflow and keeping your devices clutter-free.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Deleting unnecessary photos helps your iPhone stay ready for new memories. In this article we provided you with tools and tips to keep your photo library organized, preventing storage issues. Regularly using these methods will help you\u00a0keep your iPhone&#8217;s photo storage in check.<\/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_happens_if_i_delete_a_photo_from_my_iphone_thats_also_on_icloud\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapsefaq1\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq1\">\r\n                What happens if I delete a photo from my iPhone that's also on iCloud?\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                If iCloud Photos is enabled, deleting a photo from your iPhone will also remove it from iCloud and all connected devices. This keeps your photo library consistent across all your Apple devices.\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=\"can_i_recover_a_photo_after_permanently_deleting_it_from_the_recently_deleted_album\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapsefaq2\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq2\">\r\n                Can I recover a photo after permanently deleting it 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=\"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                Once a photo is permanently deleted from the Recently Deleted album, it cannot be recovered through the iPhone. You might have backups available on iCloud or your computer if you&#8217;ve set those up previously.\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=\"how_can_i_delete_photos_from_my_iphone_but_keep_them_on_my_mac\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapsefaq3\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq3\">\r\n                How can I delete photos from my iPhone but keep them on my Mac?\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                To keep photos on your Mac but delete them from your iPhone, disable iCloud Photo syncing, then manually delete the photos from your iPhone. The copies on your Mac will remain unaffected.\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_there_a_limit_to_how_many_photos_i_can_delete_at_once_on_my_iphone\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapsefaq4\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq4\">\r\n                Is there a limit to how many photos I can delete at once on 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                There&#8217;s no set limit to how many photos you can select and delete at once from your iPhone. 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