{"id":6275,"date":"2024-07-30T17:26:13","date_gmt":"2024-07-30T17:26:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/?p=6275"},"modified":"2024-07-30T17:27:36","modified_gmt":"2024-07-30T17:27:36","slug":"clear-photo-storage-on-iphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/clear-photo-storage-on-iphone\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Clear Photo Storage on iPhone"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/clear-photo-storage-on-iphone\/#how_to_check_the_size_of_photo_storage\" title=\"How to Check the Size of Photo Storage\">How to Check the Size of Photo Storage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/clear-photo-storage-on-iphone\/#how_to_clear_photo_storage_on_iphone\" title=\"How to Clear Photo Storage on iPhone\">How to Clear Photo Storage on iPhone<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/clear-photo-storage-on-iphone\/#1_manually_delete_photos\" title=\"1. Manually Delete Photos\">1. Manually Delete Photos<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/clear-photo-storage-on-iphone\/#2_use_the_photos_app_feature_that_detects_duplicates\" title=\"2. Use the Photos App Feature that Detects Duplicates\">2. Use the Photos App Feature that Detects Duplicates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/clear-photo-storage-on-iphone\/#3_remove_photos_with_media_types_albums\" title=\"3. Remove Photos with Media Types Albums\">3. Remove Photos with Media Types Albums<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/clear-photo-storage-on-iphone\/#4_clear_recently_deleted_album\" title=\"4. Clear Recently Deleted Album\">4. Clear Recently Deleted Album<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/clear-photo-storage-on-iphone\/#5_clean_up_photo_storage_with_icloud\" title=\"5. Clean Up Photo Storage with iCloud\">5. Clean Up Photo Storage with iCloud<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/clear-photo-storage-on-iphone\/#6_clear_photo_storage_with_third-party_apps\" title=\"6. Clear Photo Storage with Third-Party Apps\">6. Clear Photo Storage with Third-Party Apps<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/clear-photo-storage-on-iphone\/#additional_methods_to_clear_photo_storage\" title=\"Additional Methods to Clear Photo Storage\">Additional Methods to Clear Photo Storage<\/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\/clear-photo-storage-on-iphone\/#1_delete_messages_attachments\" title=\"1. Delete Messages Attachments\">1. Delete Messages 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\/clear-photo-storage-on-iphone\/#2_clear_photos_from_apps_cache\" title=\"2. Clear Photos from Apps Cache\">2. Clear Photos from Apps Cache<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/clear-photo-storage-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-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/clear-photo-storage-on-iphone\/#whats_the_best_way_to_clear_photo_storage_on_my_iphone\" title=\"What&#039;s the best way to clear photo storage on my iPhone?\">What's the best way to clear photo storage 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\/clear-photo-storage-on-iphone\/#can_i_delete_all_photos_at_once_on_my_iphone\" title=\"Can I delete all photos at once on my iPhone?\">Can I delete all photos 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-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/clear-photo-storage-on-iphone\/#how_can_i_permanently_delete_photos_from_my_iphone\" title=\"How can I permanently delete photos from my iPhone?\">How can I permanently delete photos from my iPhone?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/clear-photo-storage-on-iphone\/#what_are_the_downsides_of_using_optimize_iphone_storage_for_photos\" title=\"What are the downsides of using &#039;Optimize iPhone Storage&#039; for photos?\">What are the downsides of using 'Optimize iPhone Storage' for photos?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/clear-photo-storage-on-iphone\/#is_it_safe_to_use_third-party_apps_to_clear_photo_storage_on_iphone\" title=\"Is it safe to use third-party apps to clear photo storage on iPhone?\">Is it safe to use third-party apps to clear photo storage on iPhone?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/clear-photo-storage-on-iphone\/#conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Many photos and videos often cause an iPhone to run out of space. Effectively managing these files is an important moment for device performance. Guides in this article provide methods to clear photo storage on your iPhone, which helps it operate smoothly and effectively.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_check_the_size_of_photo_storage\"><\/span>How to Check the Size of Photo Storage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>First things first, you need to see how much space your photos are using. This is easy to find once you know where to look. Here&#8217;s what to do:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Grab your iPhone and open Settings.<\/li>\n<li>Tap on &#8220;General&#8221; and then choose &#8220;iPhone Storage.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>Give your phone a second to crunch the numbers. You&#8217;ll see a bar graph showing all your apps and files and how much space each one takes up.<\/li>\n<li>Slide down until you find &#8220;Photos.&#8221; This number tells you how much space your photos and videos are hogging.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-6523 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/check-photo-storage-iphone.jpg\" alt=\"How to Check the Size of Photo Storage\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1444\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This breakdown is important because it shows you two things: exactly how much space your photos are using and where you might free up some space by managing other apps and files.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_clear_photo_storage_on_iphone\"><\/span>How to Clear Photo Storage on iPhone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Take control of your iPhone&#8217;s photo storage with the few steps described in this article. Each trick helps you clear space in a different way, and it makes your phone run faster and smoother. We&#8217;ll look at many methods showing you how to delete photos you don&#8217;t want anymore, use built-in tools to find copies, sort by video or photos, and use iCloud or other apps for a big cleanup.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_manually_delete_photos\"><\/span>1. Manually Delete Photos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-us\/104967\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Manually deleting photos<\/a> is a straightforward way to reduce storage usage on your iPhone. This method allows you to selectively delete photos from iPhone storage. Here\u2019s how to do it:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the <b>Photos<\/b> app on your iPhone.<\/li>\n<li>Tap on &#8216;Select&#8217; in the upper right corner of the screen.<\/li>\n<li>Tap on each photo or video that you want to delete. For faster selection, drag your finger across multiple items.<\/li>\n<li>After selecting the items, tap the trash icon located at the bottom right of the screen.<\/li>\n<li>Confirm that you want to delete the selected photos. Note that these photos move to the &#8216;Recently Deleted&#8217; album, where they stay for 30 days before permanent deletion unless you remove them sooner.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-6526 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/manually-delete-photos.jpg\" alt=\"Manually Delete Photos\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1300\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This method is effective for the immediate reduction of photo storage, allowing you to quickly save storage on iPhone photos as needed.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_use_the_photos_app_feature_that_detects_duplicates\"><\/span>2. Use the Photos App Feature that Detects Duplicates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Photos app on your iPhone can automatically identify duplicates, helping you clear unnecessary copies of the same image. This feature makes it easy to find and <a href=\"\/delete-duplicate-photos-on-iphone\/\">remove duplicate photos<\/a>. Here\u2019s how to use this tool:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the <b>Photos<\/b> app and go to the &#8216;Albums&#8217; tab.<\/li>\n<li>Scroll to find the &#8216;Duplicates&#8217; album, which the app creates when it detects duplicate photos and videos.<\/li>\n<li>Tap on this album to view all detected duplicates.<\/li>\n<li>Select the duplicates you wish to delete or use the &#8216;Merge&#8217; option to combine similar photos while keeping the best version.<\/li>\n<li>Confirm your action to delete or merge the duplicates, which helps free up storage space.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-6527 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/merge-duplicates-ios17.jpg\" alt=\"Use Automatically Duplicate Album in Photos App\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1444\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This tool makes it easy to identify and clear up photo storage on iPhone from duplicates.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_remove_photos_with_media_types_albums\"><\/span>3. Remove Photos with Media Types Albums<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The iPhone sorts photos and videos into albums based on the media type, making it easier to identify large files like videos, panoramas, and bursts that typically take up more space. Here\u2019s how you can use this feature to manage your storage:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the <b>Photos<\/b> app and select the &#8216;Albums&#8217; tab at the bottom.<\/li>\n<li>Look for albums titled &#8216;Videos&#8217;, &#8216;Panoramas&#8217;, &#8216;Bursts&#8217;, and others that categorize media by type.<\/li>\n<li>Enter each album and review the contents. Large videos and high-resolution images often consume significant storage.<\/li>\n<li>Select the files you want to delete by tapping &#8216;Select&#8217; and choosing the items.<\/li>\n<li>Tap the trash icon to remove the selected files from your device.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-6525 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/delete-burst-photos.jpg\" alt=\"Remove Photos with Media Types Albums\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1444\" \/><\/p>\n<p>By targeting specific types of media, you can significantly reduce the amount of space they occupy, helping get rid of photo storage on iPhone without affecting your entire photo library.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_clear_recently_deleted_album\"><\/span>4. Clear Recently Deleted Album<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When you delete photos and videos, your iPhone doesn&#8217;t immediately remove them; instead, it moves them to the <a href=\"\/blog\/how-to-empty-trash-on-iphone\/\">Recently Deleted album<\/a>. These files stay there for 30 days, allowing for recovery if needed. However, to immediately reclaim storage, you should clear this album. Follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the <b>Photos<\/b> app and go to the &#8216;Albums&#8217; tab.<\/li>\n<li>Scroll down and find the &#8216;Recently Deleted&#8217; album.<\/li>\n<li>Tap to open the album. Here, you&#8217;ll see all items pending permanent deletion.<\/li>\n<li>Tap &#8216;Select&#8217; in the upper right corner, then choose &#8216;Delete All&#8217; to remove all items permanently, or select individual photos to delete only specific ones.<\/li>\n<li>Confirm the deletion to free up the space immediately.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-6524 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/clear-recently-deleted-folder.jpg\" alt=\"Clear Recently Deleted Album\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1444\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This action permanently removes the files from your iPhone, effectively freeing up space that was temporarily held up.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_clean_up_photo_storage_with_icloud\"><\/span>5. Clean Up Photo Storage with iCloud<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can use <a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-us\/108782\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iCloud Photo Library<\/a> to get more photo storage on your iPhone by storing full-resolution photos and videos in iCloud while only optimized versions are stored on your device. This strategy allows you to access your media from any device while conserving space on your iPhone. Here&#8217;s how to set it up:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Go to the <b>Settings<\/b> app on your iPhone and tap on your Apple ID at the top.<\/li>\n<li>Select <b>iCloud<\/b>, then tap <b>Photos<\/b>.<\/li>\n<li>Enable <b>iCloud Photos<\/b> if it\u2019s not already turned on.<\/li>\n<li>Choose <b>Optimize iPhone Storage<\/b>. This option will keep smaller, space-saving versions of photos on your iPhone while the originals are stored in iCloud.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-6528 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/optimise-photo-storage-with-icloud.jpg\" alt=\"Clean Up Photo Storage with iCloud\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1444\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This approach not only frees up storage on your device but also ensures your photos and videos are safe and accessible from any Apple device.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_clear_photo_storage_with_third-party_apps\"><\/span>6. Clear Photo Storage with Third-Party Apps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"\/blog\/iphone-cleaner-apps\/\">Third-party apps<\/a> can provide additional tools to effectively manage and free up space on iPhone photos. These apps often offer features like automatic cleanup, duplicate photo detection, and advanced sorting options that go beyond what&#8217;s available through the iPhone&#8217;s native features. Here&#8217;s a general way to use these apps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Choose a reputable third-party app from the App Store. Look for apps with high ratings and positive reviews.<\/li>\n<li>Download and install the app on your iPhone.<\/li>\n<li>Open the app and follow the on-screen instructions to analyze your photo library.<\/li>\n<li>Use the app&#8217;s features to delete duplicates, compress photos, or clean up similar images.<\/li>\n<li>Regularly use the app to optimize your photo storage.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-6531 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/use-photo-app-cleaner.jpg\" alt=\"Clear Photo Storage with Third-Party Apps\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1444\" \/><\/p>\n<p>These apps can make it easier to control your photo storage, helping to keep your iPhone uncluttered and performing well.<\/p>\n<div class=\"frame_bg frame_bg--success\"><div class=\"frame_bg--title\"><\/div>In the context of this article, we recommend the <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/photo-cleaner-album-organizer\/id926090192\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Photo Cleaner &#8211; Album Organizer<\/a> app. This app stands out for its robust functionality, including the ability to easily delete duplicate photos, compress images to save space and organize your album efficiently. For those looking to optimize their iPhone photo storage further, this app provides a comprehensive solution.<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"additional_methods_to_clear_photo_storage\"><\/span>Additional Methods to Clear Photo Storage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Beyond the standard photo management techniques, there are other effective ways to <a href=\"\/blog\/clear-storage-iphone\/\">free up space on your iPhone<\/a>. This section will explore additional strategies that can help you manage your photo storage more effectively.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_delete_messages_attachments\"><\/span>1. Delete Messages Attachments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Attachments in the <a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-us\/104982\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Messages app<\/a> can accumulate significantly over time, often unnoticed. Deleting these attachments can free up a considerable amount of space. Here\u2019s how to remove them:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the <b>Messages<\/b> app and go to any conversation.<\/li>\n<li>Tap on the contact&#8217;s name or group title at the top of the screen to open the details.<\/li>\n<li>Select <b>See All Photos<\/b>.<\/li>\n<li>Tap <b>Select<\/b> in the top right corner, then choose the photos and attachments you want to delete.<\/li>\n<li>Tap the Delete button to delete them.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-6529 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/remove-photos-from-messages-chat.jpg\" alt=\"Delete Messages Attachments\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1444\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Regularly cleaning out old messages and their attachments can help keep your iPhone&#8217;s storage in check.<\/p>\n<div class=\"frame_bg frame_bg--default\"><div class=\"frame_bg--title\"><\/div>You can also set your iPhone to automatically delete messages after a certain period, which helps prevent the buildup of old messages and their attachments. To enable this feature, go to <b>Settings<\/b>, select <b>Messages<\/b>, and then scroll down to <b>Message History<\/b>. Here, you can choose to keep messages for 30 days, 1 year, or forever. Selecting a shorter duration will automatically clear older messages and attachments, thus maintaining more free space on your device.<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_clear_photos_from_apps_cache\"><\/span>2. Clear Photos from Apps Cache<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Some apps on your iPhone cache photos and other media to improve performance, but these cached files can take up valuable storage space. Clearing these cached files is a straightforward way to reclaim space. Here\u2019s how to clear the cache using the Telegram app as an example:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the <b>Telegram<\/b> app on your iPhone.<\/li>\n<li>Click on the Settings tab and tap on Data and Storage.<\/li>\n<li>Select the Storage Usage option.<\/li>\n<li>Select <b>Clear Entire Cache<\/b> and confirm deletion to remove cached files.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-6530 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/remove-telegram-photos-cache.jpg\" alt=\"Clear Photos from Apps Cache\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1444\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This process will free up space that was previously used by cached data, potentially improving your device&#8217;s performance.<\/p>\n<div class=\"frame_bg frame_bg--default\"><div class=\"frame_bg--title\"><\/div>It\u2019s important to note that not all apps provide an easy option to clear cache from their settings. In such cases, you may need to uninstall and then reinstall the app to effectively clear its cache. This step assumes that all temporary files are removed, \u00a0helping to free up space.<\/div>\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=\"whats_the_best_way_to_clear_photo_storage_on_my_iphone\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse1\">\r\n                What's the best way to clear photo storage 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=\"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                The best way to clear photo storage on your iPhone involves multiple steps: manually deleting unwanted photos, using the built-in duplicate detection tool in the Photos app, removing large files by media type, clearing the Recently Deleted album, and leveraging iCloud Photo Library to store full-resolution photos in the cloud while keeping optimized versions on your device.\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=\"can_i_delete_all_photos_at_once_on_my_iphone\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse2\">\r\n                Can I delete all photos 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=\"collapse2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading2\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                To remove all photos from your iPhone, open the Photos app and navigate to Recents. Tap Select, then choose the last photo and drag upwards to select all items. Finally, tap the Trash icon and confirm by selecting Delete Photos.\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_can_i_permanently_delete_photos_from_my_iphone\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse3\">\r\n                How can I permanently delete photos 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=\"collapse3\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading3\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                To permanently delete photos from your iPhone, first delete them from the Photos app. Then, go to the Recently Deleted album, select the photos you want to remove permanently, and tap &#8216;Delete All&#8217;. This action will free up the space taken by these photos immediately.\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=\"what_are_the_downsides_of_using_optimize_iphone_storage_for_photos\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse4\">\r\n                What are the downsides of using 'Optimize iPhone Storage' for photos?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapse4\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading4\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                Using &#8220;Optimize iPhone Storage&#8221; for photos can save significant space on your device. However, the downside is that only optimized, lower-resolution versions of your photos remain on your iPhone. You need an internet connection to access the full-resolution versions stored in iCloud, which may not be ideal in areas with limited connectivity.\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_safe_to_use_third-party_apps_to_clear_photo_storage_on_iphone\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse5\">\r\n                Is it safe to use third-party apps to clear photo storage on iPhone?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapse5\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading5\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                It is generally safe to use reputable third-party apps to clear photo storage on your iPhone. Download apps from trusted developers with good reviews and high ratings in the App Store. One recommended app is <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/photo-cleaner-album-organizer\/id926090192\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Photo Cleaner &#8211; Album Organizer<\/a>, which offers robust features for managing and optimizing your photo storage.\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Manage photo storage on your iPhone can be realized with the following methods: manually delete photos, use built-in tools for duplicates, remove files via media-type albums, clear the Recently Deleted album, leverage iCloud, and use third-party apps. Additionally, you can delete message photo attachments and clear app caches to free up space. 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