However, deleting tons of photos in one sitting can be time-consuming. So, we’ve mentioned ways to do so in an easy and convenient method in this article.
How to Delete All Google Photos?
It would take a long time to select and delete each picture individually from Google Photos. So follow the method mentioned below to delete them in a short time.
On Desktop
If you have several pictures, you can scroll through the webpage to check if they’re selected before you delete them. You may click on Ctrl and ‘–‘ to zoom out, as it makes it easy for you to view hundreds of images.
On iOS
On Android
If you want to keep some pictures, you can deselect them after you’ve selected the whole gallery. Tap on images you want to deselect on your phone or click on the tick mark on the desktop. Then, proceed with the steps as normal. Likewise, when you delete Google Photos on an iOS device, they’re permanently deleted. But, the deletion process for Android and Desktop does not totally erase the pictures. Such images move to the trash.
Removing the Photos From Trash
The images you delete from an Android device that isn’t backed up remain in the Trash for sixty days. After the respective time period, they’re permanently deleted from Google Photos. Nevertheless, you can immediately remove them by emptying the trash. Follow the method mentioned below to do so.
On PC
On Mobile
Does Deleting Google Photos Delete Them From My Gallery?
Deleting pictures from Google Photos will delete those images from the Google Cloud as well as your gallery. You’ll lose those images regardless of whether you have the Sync on or off. Before you clear all the Google Photos, transfer all the photos from your Gallery to another phone or a computer. Then, delete those pictures via the method mentioned above. Finally, transfer those images back to your phone with the Sync off. If you keep the sync on, the images will be automatically uploaded to Google Photos.