Google Photos is a fantastic tool for storing and organizing our precious memories. However, if you’re like me and you also use an iPhone, you may have encountered the frustration of wanting to delete a photo from your Google Photos library without deleting it from your iPhone’s camera roll. Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered! In this article, I will guide you through the process of deleting photos from Google Photos without deleting them from your iPhone.
Before we begin, let me share a personal experience. Last summer, I went on a vacation and took numerous photos using my iPhone. As usual, I backed up all my photos to Google Photos to ensure their safety. However, I later realized that some photos were not worthy of keeping in my Google Photos library. I wanted to delete them from there, but I didn’t want to lose them altogether. So, I did some research and found a solution that saved the day!
Step 1: Open Google Photos
To get started, open the Google Photos app on your iPhone. If you don’t have it installed, you can easily download it from the App Store.
Step 2: Select the Photos You Want to Delete
Browse through your Google Photos library and select the photos you want to delete. You can tap on each photo to select it individually or use the select multiple option if you want to delete a batch of photos.
Step 3: Tap on the Trash Icon
Once you have selected the desired photos, tap on the trash icon at the top-right corner of the screen. This will prompt a message asking if you want to delete the selected photos. Tap on “Remove” to proceed.
Step 4: Confirm Delete from Google Photos
After tapping “Remove,” another confirmation message will appear, asking if you want to delete the photos from Google Photos only or from Google Photos and the device. Make sure to select “Remove from Google Photos only.” This option ensures that the photos will be deleted solely from your Google Photos library, leaving your iPhone’s camera roll untouched.
It’s important to note that deleting photos from your Google Photos library will not affect the photos stored on your iPhone. The two libraries are separate, and changes made in one library will not reflect in the other.
Conclusion
Now you know how to delete photos from Google Photos without deleting them from your iPhone. This simple process allows you to declutter your Google Photos library while keeping the photos you cherish on your iPhone. Feel free to repeat these steps whenever you want to remove unwanted photos from Google Photos without affecting your iPhone’s camera roll.
Remember, technology should make our lives easier, and with a little know-how, we can make it work seamlessly for us. Happy photo organizing!