Introduction
Do you constantly get the notification that your iPhone storage is full? Are you frustrated with the cluttered appearance of your photo gallery? Duplicate photos on iPhone can take up a considerable amount of storage space and make it difficult to find your favorite memories. In this article, we will explore the different ways in which you can delete duplicate photos on your iPhone, saving storage space and improving your photo organization.
Importance of Deleting Duplicate Photos on iPhone
Deleting duplicate photos on your iPhone is crucial for several reasons. Firstly, it saves valuable storage space which can be used for other important files like music, videos, and documents. Secondly, it improves overall organization and makes it easier to find photos when you need them. Lastly, it saves time and improves the overall functionality of your iPhone.
Use of Inbuilt ‘Photos’ App to Find and Delete Duplicate Photos
The ‘Photos’ app on your iPhone is the best place to start when it comes to deleting duplicate photos. Firstly, open the Photos app and click on the “Albums” tab located at the bottom of the screen. From there, click on the “All Photos” album which displays all your photos in chronological order:
Next, click on the “Select” button located at the top right-hand corner of the screen. This allows you to select multiple photos at once:
Now, look for the photos that you copied or accidentally took twice. When you have found them, tap on each of the photos to select them. A blue checkmark will appear on the photo to indicate it has been selected. After you’ve selected all the duplicate photos, tap on the trash icon located at the bottom right-hand corner of the screen to delete them. Finally, confirm the deletion by clicking on the “Delete [number] Items” option:
Manually Selecting and Deleting Duplicate Photos
In addition to using the ‘Photos’ app, you can also manually select and delete duplicate photos. The best way to do this is to view your photos in the “Recently Deleted” album, which displays all the photos that you’ve deleted from your iPhone in the past 30 days. If you spot any duplicate photos here, select them and click on the “Delete All” option to delete them permanently:
You may also do this by swiping through your camera roll and looking for photos that appear twice. Identifying duplicate photos is easier if they have the same time stamp and location, and if they are taken within a few seconds of each other. You can delete them by tapping on the photo and selecting the trash icon at the bottom of the screen. Then tap the “Delete Photo” option to confirm.
Use of Third-Party Apps such as Gemini Photos to Delete Duplicate Photos
If you’re not comfortable using the inbuilt ‘Photos’ app or manually selecting duplicate photos, you can download a third-party app to help you remove any duplicates. Gemini Photos is one of the most popular apps used for this purpose. The app uses advanced algorithms to identify duplicate and similar photos and presents them to you for review. Once you approve the duplicates that you wish to remove, the app will delete them automatically:
Other similar apps include Remo Duplicate Photos Remover and Duplicate Photos Fixer.
Importance of Backup before Deleting Photos
Before you delete any photos from your iPhone, you must back them up to prevent the permanent loss of any important memories. This is especially important if you plan on using the inbuilt ‘Photos’ app to delete duplicate photos. This will ensure that the photos you remove from your iPhone will still be available in your backups should you need them in the future.
Use of Cloud Storage Apps such as iCloud or Google Photos for Backup
You can use cloud storage apps like iCloud or Google Photos to backup your photos before deleting any duplicates. iCloud is the native backup solution for Apple users, while Google Photos is free and available for Android and iOS users. In both cases, you will have to enable photo backup in the app and allow it to upload your photos automatically to the cloud. This way, you can easily restore your photos in case of accidental deletion or loss:
Note: Ensure that you have enough iCloud or Google storage space to manage your photo backup requirements. iCloud provides only 5GB of free space, while Google gives 15GB.
Future Prevention of Duplicate Photos by Turning off ‘My Photo Stream’ on iPhone
‘My Photo Stream’ is a feature on iPhone that automatically uploads all your photos to the iCloud server and syncs them across all your Apple devices. This feature is known to cause duplicate photos. To turn off ‘My Photo Stream’, go to “Settings” > “Photos” > “My Photo Stream” and toggle the switch off.
Conclusion
Deleting duplicate photos on your iPhone is an easy and effective way to save storage space and improve overall organization. Use the ‘Photos’ app, manually selecting duplicates, or third-party apps like Gemini Photos to remove any unwanted copies. Additionally, ensure that you backup your photos before deleting them to prevent any accidental loss. Finally, turn off ‘My Photo Stream’ to prevent the creation of duplicate photos in the future.
