How do I delete photos from Google Backup? This is a common question among users who have accidentally uploaded or stored unnecessary photos in their Google Backup account. Deleting these photos can help free up storage space and keep your backup organized. In this article, we will guide you through the process of deleting photos from Google Backup, ensuring that your account remains clutter-free and efficient.
If you have stored your photos in Google Backup and now want to delete them, follow these simple steps:
1. Open your web browser and go to the Google Photos website (photos.google.com).
2. Log in to your Google account using your email address and password.
3. Once logged in, you will be taken to your Google Photos library. This is where all your backed-up photos are stored.
4. On the left-hand side of the screen, you will see a menu. Click on “Albums” to view all the albums in your Google Photos account.
5. Look for the album that contains the photos you want to delete. Click on the album to open it.
6. Inside the album, you will see a list of photos. To delete a single photo, click on the photo and then click on the three dots that appear in the upper-right corner of the photo. Select “Delete” from the dropdown menu.
7. If you want to delete multiple photos at once, click on the first photo you want to delete, then hold down the “Shift” key on your keyboard and click on the last photo. This will select a range of photos. To select all photos, click on the first photo and then press “Ctrl + A” (or “Cmd + A” on a Mac).
8. Once you have selected the photos you want to delete, click on the trash can icon at the bottom of the screen. Confirm the deletion when prompted.
Alternatively, you can delete photos from Google Backup using the Google Photos app on your smartphone:
1. Open the Google Photos app on your Android or iOS device.
2. Tap on the “Library” tab at the bottom of the screen.
3. Navigate to the album containing the photos you want to delete.
4. Tap on the first photo you want to delete, then hold down the “Select” button. Tap on the remaining photos you want to delete.
5. Once you have selected the photos, tap on the trash can icon at the bottom of the screen.
6. Confirm the deletion when prompted.
By following these steps, you can easily delete photos from Google Backup and maintain an organized and clutter-free account. Remember to periodically review your backup to ensure that it remains efficient and up-to-date.
