Introduction
As someone who loves capturing moments and storing them in the cloud, Google Photos has become my go-to platform for organizing and storing my precious memories. However, there are times when we need to remove certain photos from our Google Photos library. Whether it’s to declutter our albums or to ensure the privacy of certain images, removing photos from Google Photos is a simple process that I will guide you through in this article. So let’s dive in and learn how to declutter and organize our photo collections in Google Photos.
Removing Photos from Google Photos
1. Open the Google Photos app on your device or visit the website by typing https://photos.google.com/ in your web browser.
2. Sign in to your Google account if you haven’t already.
3. Once you’re logged in, you’ll see all your photos and albums displayed in a grid view.
4. Select the photo or photos you want to remove by tapping on them. To select multiple photos, tap and hold on the first photo, then tap on the others to select them.
5. Once you’ve selected the photos you want to remove, tap on the three-dot menu icon located in the top right corner of the screen.
6. From the menu options that appear, tap on “Delete from Album” or “Move to Trash.” This action will remove the selected photos from the album or move them to the trash, depending on your choice.
7. If you choose “Move to Trash,” the photos will be moved to the trash folder, where they will be stored for 60 days before being permanently deleted. If you change your mind within this period, you can restore the photos from the trash folder.
Permanently Deleting Photos from Google Photos
If you want to permanently delete the photos from your Google Photos library, follow these steps:
1. Open the Google Photos app or visit the website.
2. Sign in to your Google account.
3. Tap on the three-line menu icon located in the top left corner of the screen.
4. From the menu options, tap on “Trash” to access your deleted photos.
5. Once you’re in the “Trash” folder, select the photos you want to permanently delete.
6. Tap on the three-dot menu icon in the top right corner of the screen.
7. From the menu options that appear, tap on “Delete” or “Empty Trash” to permanently delete the selected photos.
8. Confirm your action when prompted.
Conclusion
Removing photos from Google Photos is a straightforward process that allows you to declutter and organize your photo collection effortlessly. Whether you want to remove photos from specific albums or permanently delete them from your library, Google Photos provides the tools to help you manage your precious memories effectively. So go ahead and give it a try, and enjoy a more organized and streamlined photo collection in Google Photos!