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Delete photos and videos

Delete photos and videos — verified step-by-step guidance.

Follow a clear sequence grounded in current Apple documentation.

When this helps

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STEPS

How to do it

  1. 1

    Open Photos

    Open the Photos app and go to the photos or videos you want to delete.

  2. 2

    Select items

    Tap Select and choose the photos or videos you want to delete. For one item, you can open it directly.

  3. 3

    Delete them

    Tap the Delete button to move the selected items to Recently Deleted.

When you are done

Done.

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