How to Delete Photos from Photos on Mac
Are you struggling to manage your growing photo collection on your Mac? Deleting unnecessary photos can help free up space and make it easier to find the ones you truly cherish. In this article, we will guide you through the process of deleting photos from the Photos app on your Mac. Whether you want to remove a single photo or an entire album, we’ve got you covered.
1. Deleting a Single Photo
To delete a single photo from the Photos app on your Mac, follow these steps:
1. Open the Photos app on your Mac.
2. Click on the photo you want to delete.
3. Press the “Backspace” or “Delete” key on your keyboard.
4. A confirmation dialog will appear. Click “Delete” to confirm.
2. Deleting Multiple Photos
If you want to delete multiple photos at once, you can select them all and then delete them in bulk. Here’s how:
1. Open the Photos app on your Mac.
2. Click on the first photo you want to delete.
3. Hold down the “Command” key (⌘) on your keyboard and click on each additional photo you want to delete.
4. Once all the photos are selected, press the “Backspace” or “Delete” key on your keyboard.
5. Confirm the deletion in the confirmation dialog that appears.
3. Deleting an Entire Album
If you have an entire album of photos you want to delete, you can do so quickly by following these steps:
1. Open the Photos app on your Mac.
2. Click on the “Albums” tab on the left sidebar.
3. Find the album you want to delete and click on it.
4. Click on the “File” menu at the top of the screen.
5. Select “Delete Album” from the dropdown menu.
6. Confirm the deletion in the confirmation dialog that appears.
4. Deleting Photos from the Recently Deleted Folder
If you’ve deleted photos and want to recover them, you can do so by accessing the Recently Deleted folder. However, if you want to permanently delete them, follow these steps:
1. Open the Photos app on your Mac.
2. Click on the “Recently Deleted” folder on the left sidebar.
3. Select all the photos you want to delete by clicking on the first photo and then holding down the “Command” key (⌘) and clicking on each additional photo.
4. Press the “Backspace” or “Delete” key on your keyboard.
5. Confirm the deletion in the confirmation dialog that appears.
By following these simple steps, you can easily delete photos from the Photos app on your Mac. Remember to regularly review and delete unnecessary photos to keep your collection organized and your storage space free.
