How To Delete A Folder In Photos
The Photos app makes it easy to manage your image library across several devices by creating and using folders. But there may come a moment when you wish to get rid of a folder to make your picture library more organized or because it contains obsolete or irrelevant files. This tutorial will show you how to remove a Photos app folder on various operating systems and gadgets.
Deleting a Folder in Photos on Windows
1. Search for “Photos” in the Start menu or double-click the app’s icon in the system tray to launch it.
2. Click “Folders” on the left sidebar to see all of your existing picture folders.
3. Right-click the folder you want to remove. A drop-down menu with many possibilities will appear.
4. In the pop-up menu that appears, choose “Delete folder” or “Remove folder.” To permanently erase the folder and its contents from your Photos app, tap Confirm Deletion when requested to do so.
Deleting a Folder in Photos on Mac
1. Open the Photos program by either double-clicking its Dock icon or finding it in your Mac’s Applications folder.
2. To see your picture albums and folders, open the Photos app and then choose “Albums” from the main menu.
3. Right-click the folder you want to remove. There will be a selection of choices available in a pull-down menu.
4. Pick “Delete Album” or “Delete Folder” from the submenu. To permanently erase the folder and its contents from your Photos app, tap Confirm Deletion when requested to do so.
Deleting a Folder in Photos on iOS (iPhone/iPad)
To begin using Photos, launch it from your iOS device’s home screen.
1. To access your albums and folders, follow these steps:
2. Tap the “Albums” option at the bottom of the screen.
3. Open the folder containing the files you want to remove by tapping on them.
4. The ellipsis (three dots) symbol in the upper right hand corner of the screen may be tapped to reveal more customization choices.
5. Go to the menu and choose “Delete Album” or “Delete Folder.” When asked, choose “Yes, permanently delete this folder and all its contents” to remove the folder and all its contents from your Photos library.
Deleting a Folder in Photos on Android
1. Access the Photos app from your Android’s home screen or app drawer.
2. To view your picture albums, open the app and go to the “Library” or “Albums” menu, respectively.
3. Find the folder you want to remove and press and hold it. By doing so, you’ll enter selection mode, where you may choose out many files at once.
4. Select the folder you want to remove, and then on the main menu or in the sidebar, click the trash can symbol. To permanently erase the folder and its contents from your Photos app, tap Confirm Deletion when requested to do so.
Keeping your picture collection neat and tidy has never been simpler than with these step-by-step instructions for deleting folders in the Photos app across all platforms and devices. Before erasing the folder, be sure you haven’t mistakenly erased any necessary pictures.