How to delete pictures from yourself in WhatsApp?

How to delete pictures from yourself in WhatsApp - briefly?

To delete pictures of yourself from WhatsApp, you can either delete the media directly from your device or revoke the message for everyone if it's a recent send. For individual images, simply select the photo and choose "Delete" from the options menu. If you want to remove your image from a group chat, consider leaving the group or asking the admin to remove the picture.

How to delete pictures from yourself in WhatsApp - in detail?

Deleting pictures of yourself from WhatsApp can be a necessary task for maintaining privacy or freeing up storage space. Here's a detailed guide on how to do it effectively:

1. Locate the Media:

   Open WhatsApp and navigate to the chat where the picture is located. You can use the search function (magnifying glass icon) to quickly find messages with media attachments by typing relevant keywords or using the filter options to narrow down your search.

2. Delete from Chat:

   Once you've found the picture, long-press on it to select it. If there are multiple pictures, you can select all of them at once. After selecting, tap the trash can icon at the top of the screen to delete the media from your chat history. This will remove the images from your device but they will still be available in the sender's or recipient's chat unless they also delete them.

3. Delete from Device Storage:

   To completely remove the pictures from your device, you need to delete them from your phone's gallery as well. Here’s how:

   • Open your phone's Gallery or Photos app.
   • Use the search function to find the picture if needed.
   • Select the picture(s) you want to delete.
   • Tap the trash can icon or select 'Delete' from the options menu.

4. Clear WhatsApp Media:

   If you have deleted pictures within WhatsApp but they are still appearing, it may be because they are stored in your device’s cache. To clear this:

   • Open WhatsApp settings by tapping on the three dots (⋮) at the top right corner of the screen.
   • Go to 'Storage and Data.'
   • Under 'Media Storage,' tap on 'Manage Storage.'
   • You will see a list of contacts with the amount of storage they are using. Tap on your own contact.
   • Here you can select and delete any media that WhatsApp has saved.

5. Backup Considerations:

   It’s important to note that deleting pictures from within WhatsApp will not affect backups unless you manually delete the backups as well. To manage your backups:

   • Go to 'Settings' in WhatsApp.
   • Navigate to 'Chats.'
   • Select 'Chat Backup.'
   • Here you can see the size of your backup and decide whether to keep it or delete it.

6. Revoke Access (if needed):

   If you’ve sent pictures to someone else and wish to revoke their access:

   • Open the chat with that person.
   • Tap on the three dots (⋮) at the top right corner of the screen.
   • Select 'View Contact.'
   • Scroll down and tap on 'Revoke Access' if available. This option is useful for sensitive data but not all media can be revoked this way.

By following these steps, you can effectively delete pictures of yourself from WhatsApp and ensure that they are completely removed from your device and chat history.