How to delete photos in WhatsApp for yourself - briefly?
To delete a photo from your device that was sent or received via WhatsApp, simply follow these steps:
- Open the conversation containing the photo you wish to delete.
- Tap and hold on the photo until it is selected, then tap on the trash can icon to remove it from your device's storage.
How to delete photos in WhatsApp for yourself - in detail?
To delete photos from WhatsApp for yourself, you can follow these detailed steps:
- Open WhatsApp: Start by launching the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Navigate to the Chat Containing Photos: Go to the chat where the photo(s) you want to delete are located. This could be an individual chat or a group chat.
- Select the Photo(s): Long-press on the photo(s) you wish to delete until a menu appears at the top of the screen. For iOS devices, tap on the photo first and then select the ones you want to delete.
- Delete for Me Option: In the menu that pops up, look for an option labeled "Delete for me". This ensures that the photo(s) are only deleted from your device and not from the recipient's device or WhatsApp server.
- Confirm Deletion: Tap on "Delete for me" to confirm the action. The selected photos will be removed from your chat history, but they will still appear in the recipient’s chat history unless they also choose to delete them.
- Check Media Storage (Optional): If you want to ensure that the photo(s) are completely removed from your device's storage, go to your phone's file manager or gallery and check if the photos still exist in the WhatsApp media folder. Note that deleting photos directly from your device’s storage may not be necessary unless you need to free up space.
By following these steps, you can effectively manage and delete photos from your WhatsApp chats without affecting the data on other users' devices.