How to Delete, Restore Photos and Videos on iPhone and iPad

Follow the instructions below to delete, restore photos and videos on iPhone and iPad efficiently and safely. Each section focuses on the actions, settings, and troubleshooting details that matter most.

To delete a photo or multiple photos at the same time is very simple, you can do it yourself without instructions, but if you are not sure about how to do it, you can refer to the article how to delete many photos iPhone at the same time that I wrote before.

How to delete both Album in Photos app

Open Photos App on iPhone / iPad.
Click Album In the bottom right corner of the screen.
Click Edit On the top right of the screen.

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Press The delete button At the top left of the album you want to delete. It was a red circle with a white line in the middle.
Click Delete Album / Delete album .
Click Done / Done At the top right of the screen.

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How to recover deleted photos in Photos app

If you accidentally delete a photo, you can restore it within 30 days later.

Open Photos App on iPhone or iPad.
Click Album In the bottom right corner of the screen.
Click the Recently Deleted Album.
Click Select On the top right of the screen.

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Click the Photos You want to restore.
Click Recover / Restore At the bottom right of the screen.
Click Recover (x) Photo (s).

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The photos will be restored and saved in ablum before it is deleted. You can press Recover All In the Recently Deleted Album when needed to restore all deleted photos.

How to permanently delete photos on iPhone or iPad

After 30 days, the recently Deleted albums will disappear forever, but you can remove them as well:

Open Photos App on iPhone or iPad.
Click Album In the bottom right corner of the screen.
Click the Recently Deleted Album.
Click Select On the top right of the screen.
Click the Photos You want to delete.
Click Delete At the bottom left of the screen.
Click Delete (x) Photos .

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Note : when needed to delete all recently Deleted photos permanently, you can select Delete All.

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FAQ

What should I prepare before I delete, restore photos and videos on iPhone and iPad?

Review the requirements in the guide, confirm that your device or software is compatible, and save important work before changing settings related to delete, restore photos and videos on iPhone and iPad.

Why might delete, restore photos and videos on iPhone and iPad not work as expected?

The most common causes are incompatible versions, missing permissions, incorrect settings, or an interrupted internet connection. Recheck each step and restart the app or device when appropriate.

Can beginners follow these delete, restore photos and videos on iPhone and iPad steps?

Yes. Follow the steps in order, avoid skipping confirmation screens, and compare your interface with the screenshots because labels may differ slightly between versions.