Delete WhatsApp pictures - how it works
If you delete the images on WhatsApp, you can easily free your smartphone from some data junk. We'll explain how to do it.
iPhone: delete WhatsApp pictures
If the picture is still in chat, you can simply hold your finger on the picture for two seconds and select the "Delete" option. If you want to delete multiple pictures or an older photo, follow these steps:
- Open the chat with a friend and tap his name at the top.
- Now select the item "Show all media", you will see all sent and received pictures.
- Tap on "Select" in the top right corner and mark all images that should be deleted.
- To permanently remove the images, confirm your decision with the trash can symbol in the lower right.
- You must repeat these steps for each friend.
Android: delete WhatsApp pictures
- Open the chat with the person and hold your finger on the picture for about three seconds.
- Now tap on "Delete" or on the trash can icon.
- Remember that the images are also saved in the "Whatsapp Images" folder in the image gallery. Delete the pictures here too.
Read the best tips and tricks on WhatsApp in another article.