WhatsApp is a beloved messaging app used by millions around the world. It enables you to send text messages, voice messages and media files such as photos, videos and documents – though over time these files may take up valuable space on your device. In this article we’ll show you how to delete photos on WhatsApp in order to free up space on your phone.
Step-by-Step Guide
- To delete photos on WhatsApp from a chat, open the app and go to the conversation containing them.
Step 2: Tap and hold on the image you wish to delete until a menu appears.
Step 3: Choose “Delete” from the dropdown menu.
Step 4: A confirmation message will appear, asking if you want to delete the photo. Tap “Delete for Me” in order to permanently erase it from your device.
Step 5: If you wish to remove a photo from the chat for all participants, tap “Delete for Everyone.” Please be aware that this option is only available for messages sent within the last 7 minutes.
Step 6: Repeat steps 2-5 for any other photos you wish to delete.
Tips and Tricks
If you want to delete all photos in a chat, the “Clear Chat” option can help. Simply go to the chat settings, tap “Clear Chat,” select “Delete all messages,” and it will take care of both photos and messages from the conversation.
If your phone has automatic backup enabled on WhatsApp, deleting photos from the chat will not remove them from the backup. To free up space both on your device and in the backup, you can delete the images from the chat and then manually delete them from your phone’s gallery or photo app.
If you have accidentally deleted a photo that you would like to keep, you can attempt to recover it from your backup. To do this, uninstall and reinstall WhatsApp, selecting to restore from the setup process.
Conclusion
Deleting photos on WhatsApp is a relatively straightforward process that can help free up space on your device. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can quickly and easily delete unwanted pictures from chats. Additionally, consider using “Clear Chat” option as well as manually removing photos from gallery or photo app to further optimize phone storage space.
