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BrendaRivera
Copper Contributor
Feb 04, 2026

Can I delete all photos from iphone from Windows 11?

An old iPhone 15 Pro Max and there are approximately 5000 photos on it. Now, I already have all photos backed up to an external hard drive. Is there a simple way to allow me deleting all photos from ...
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OakleyCruz
Iron Contributor
Feb 04, 2026

iCloud is Apple’s official cloud service for syncing and managing data across devices. It allows users to view, manage, and permanently delete all photos from iPhone via iPhone directly or a Windows browser. It supports cross-device sync and is a common way to manage iPhone storage and remove photos completely.

  1. On iPhone: Open Photos > Tap Select > Select all photos > Tap the trash bin icon to delete.

  2. Navigate to Albums > Recently Deleted > Select All > Tap Delete All to confirm.

  3. On a Windows browser: Access the software > Log in with your Apple ID > Open Photos.

  4. After selecting all photos for deletion, empty the Recently Deleted album.

 

This action permanently removes all photos from your iPhone and clears their cloud-synced copies.

Advantages

  • Supports convenient use on iPhones and web browsers.

  • Features a 30-day Recently Deleted folder to prevent accidental data loss.

  • Enables unified management through cross-Apple device synchronisation.

Disadvantages

  • By default, deletes all synchronised photos across linked devices.

  • Lacks a dedicated Windows application, supporting browser access only.

  • Permanent deletion operations cannot be undone.

It provides a safe and official way to manage and delete iPhone photos. With clear steps and cross-platform access, it is a reliable method to permanently delete all photos from iPhone and free up storage securely.

 

 

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