To delete photos from your iCloud Drive folder, follow these simple steps:
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Go to iCloud Drive: Open your web browser and navigate to icloud.com/iclouddrive.
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Sign In: If prompted, sign in using your Apple ID and password. Ensure you're using the correct Apple Account associated with the photos you want to delete.
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Select Photos: Locate the photo(s) or folder(s) containing the photos you wish to delete. Click on the photo or folder to select it. You can select multiple items by holding down the "command" key (on Mac) or "control" key (on Windows) while clicking.
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Delete: Click the delete button (usually a trash can icon) in the iCloud Drive toolbar.
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Confirm: A confirmation prompt will appear asking if you're sure you want to delete the selected items. Click "Delete" to confirm.
Important Considerations:
- Deletion is Permanent: Once you delete a photo from iCloud Drive, it will be removed from all devices synced with that iCloud account, including your iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
- Recently Deleted Album: Deleted photos are typically moved to a "Recently Deleted" album for a period of time (usually 30 days), allowing you to recover them if you change your mind. After that period, they are permanently deleted.
- iCloud Photos vs. iCloud Drive: Be sure you're deleting from iCloud Drive. If you are using iCloud Photos, the deletion process might be slightly different and can be done directly from the Photos app on your devices. The steps above pertain specifically to files and folders stored in iCloud Drive, not necessarily those managed through the iCloud Photos service.
- Free Up Space: Deleting photos from iCloud Drive will free up storage space in your iCloud account.
By following these steps, you can effectively manage and delete photos from your iCloud Drive folder.
