How to delete media in WhatsApp - briefly?
To delete media in WhatsApp, tap and hold on the image or video you want to remove. Then, select the "Delete" option from the pop-up menu.
How to delete media in WhatsApp - in detail?
Deleting media from WhatsApp can be done for various reasons, such as freeing up storage space or removing sensitive information. Here’s a detailed guide on how to do it:
Deleting Media from Your Device
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Select the Chat: Navigate to the chat where the media is located.
- Long Press on Media: Tap and hold the image, video, or audio file you wish to delete until a menu appears.
- Delete Option: Select the "Delete" option from the menu. You will be prompted to confirm the action.
- Confirm Deletion: Confirm by tapping "Delete for Me." This removes the media from your device but keeps it in the chat history.
Deleting Media for Everyone (If Sent)
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the application on your device.
- Select the Chat: Navigate to the chat where the media was sent.
- Long Press on Media: Tap and hold the image, video, or audio file you wish to delete until a menu appears.
- Delete Option: Select the "Delete" option from the menu. You will be prompted with additional options.
- Select Delete for Everyone: Choose "Delete for Everyone." This removes the media from your device and the recipient's device, provided they haven’t already saved it to their gallery or downloads folder.
Deleting Media from WhatsApp Web/Desktop
- Open WhatsApp Web/Desktop: Access WhatsApp through your web browser or desktop application.
- Select the Chat: Navigate to the chat where the media is located.
- Hover Over Media: Move your cursor over the image, video, or audio file you wish to delete.
- Delete Option: Click on the three-dot menu that appears and select "Delete."
- Confirm Deletion: Confirm by clicking "Delete for Me." This removes the media from your device but keeps it in the chat history.
Additional Tips
- Media Visibility: Remember that deleting media from your device does not remove it from WhatsApp’s servers; it will still be visible to others who have received or saved it.
- Backup Considerations: If you use WhatsApp backups (either via Google Drive for Android or iCloud for iOS), deleted media will not be included in future backups, but it may still exist in older ones.
- Group Chats: In group chats, the "Delete for Everyone" option is available only if the message was sent less than 13 hours ago and has not been forwarded.
By following these steps, you can effectively manage and delete media from WhatsApp across different platforms, ensuring your storage remains optimized and sensitive information is protected.