Google Photos is a great way to store pictures and videos. But sometimes, you want to clear everything and start fresh. Maybe your storage is full, or you just want a clean slate. Deleting them one by one takes a lot of time. So, let’s learn how to bulk delete all your photos and videos quickly!
Why Bulk Delete Photos and Videos?
There are a few reasons why you might want to remove everything from Google Photos:
- Your Google storage is almost full.
- You want to start organizing from scratch.
- You have unwanted old photos and videos.
- You are switching to a different cloud storage service.
Whatever the reason, this guide will help you clean up your Google Photos easily.
Things to Know Before Deleting
Before you delete everything, keep these points in mind:
- Deleted photos and videos go to trash. They stay there for 60 days before being permanently removed.
- Recovering files is only possible before they are permanently deleted.
- Deleting from Google Photos removes them from all synced devices.
- Download your important photos before deleting. Use Google Takeout for this.
How to Bulk Delete All Photos and Videos
The process is simple, but there is no single “Delete All” button. Follow these steps to delete everything in bulk.
Step 1: Open Google Photos
Go to Google Photos on a computer. It’s easier to manage large amounts of photos from a desktop than a phone.
Step 2: Select All Photos
Here’s a quick way to select a large number of photos:
- Hover over the first photo until you see a small checkmark.
- Click it to select the first photo.
- Scroll down to the last photo in your library.
- Hold the Shift key and click on the last photo. This selects all pictures in between.
Step 3: Move Everything to Trash
Once all your photos and videos are selected, do this:
- Click the Trash (Delete) icon at the top right.
- Confirm the deletion.
All your photos and videos are now in the trash.
Step 4: Empty the Trash (Permanent Delete)
Deleted items stay in the trash for 60 days, but you can remove them permanently right away:
- Go to the Trash section on the left menu.
- Click on Empty Trash.
- Confirm the action.
Now, your Google Photos is completely empty!
Alternative: Using Google Takeout
If you want to delete everything but also keep a backup, use Google Takeout first.
It allows you to download all your photos before deleting them.
Final Thoughts
Clearing your Google Photos in bulk saves time. Whether you’re freeing up space or organizing your photos, these steps make it easy.
Just remember: once you empty the trash, there’s no turning back!
Now go ahead, clean up your Google Photos, and enjoy your fresh start!
