How to Delete Recently Viewed Photos on iPhone: Step-by-Step Guide

Overview

This guide explains how to delete recently viewed photos on iPhone in clear, practical terms. It covers the key concepts, recommended steps, common limitations, and useful checks so you can make a better-informed decision.

The redesigned iOS 18 Photos app lets you filter edited photos, exclude screenshots from your photo library, customize the order of your collections, and more. Additionally, the Widgets collection now shows more types of photos, like Recently Viewed. Recently Viewed Photos are photos you've recently viewed in the Photos app. If you don't like this album, you can follow our guide on how to delete recently viewed photos on iPhone.

How to delete recently viewed photos on iPhone

Step 1:

On the Photos app interface, scroll down to the Utilities section below. Now click on Recently Viewed to see the contents of the folder.

Step 2:

Then you will see the recently viewed photos or videos on your iPhone. To delete all recently viewed photos at once, we tap Select and then tap Select All. Next, tap the 3-dot icon in the top right corner of the interface.

Displaying the options, the user taps on Remove from Recently Viewed.

Step 3:

In case you want to delete each viewed file, we click on that file and then select the 3 dot icon in the right corner of the interface. Now you click on Delete from recently viewed.

Step 4:

At the bottom of the interface it asks if you want to delete this file, click Delete to do so.

Step 5:

In case you don't want to show the Recently Viewed item, you will need to completely hide the Widgets item on iPhone. We tap on Customize & Rearrange.

Now you just need to uncheck the Utilities section.

Key Takeaways

Use the guidance above as a practical reference for how to delete recently viewed photos on iPhone. Check compatibility, follow the steps carefully, and verify important details with official documentation when software, security, accounts, health, or purchases are involved.