How to delete screenshots on iPhone without clearing memories

Screenshots are the easiest photo-storage win on an iPhone: they pile up fast and most are disposable. iOS already collects them into a Screenshots album, so you can review them in one place, keep the few that still matter, and clear the rest. With KeepFirst, cleared screenshots wait in a Review Bin first, so an important one is never gone by accident.

Clear screenshots, step by step

  1. 1

    Find your screenshots in one place

    In the Photos app, open Albums, scroll to Media Types, and tap Screenshots to see them all together.

  2. 2

    Skim for the ones you still need

    Most screenshots are one-off — receipts, directions, confirmations. A few are worth keeping. Note those before you clear the rest.

  3. 3

    Review the batch in KeepFirst

    Go through screenshots by type, keep the handful that still matter, and let the rest move on.

  4. 4

    Send the rest to the Review Bin

    Cleared screenshots wait in the Review Bin instead of being deleted immediately, so an important one is never gone by accident.

  5. 5

    Confirm, then empty Recently Deleted

    Complete deletion through iOS. Screenshots then sit in Recently Deleted for about 30 days before permanent removal.

Reviewing screenshots by type in KeepFirst before clearing them
Reviewing by type keeps screenshot cleanup quick and low-risk.

Frequently asked questions

Where are my screenshots on iPhone?
Open the Photos app, go to Albums, scroll to Media Types, and tap Screenshots. iOS automatically collects them into that album.
How do I delete all my screenshots at once?
You can select many at a time from the Screenshots album, but skim for the few that still hold useful information first. KeepFirst keeps the rest in a Review Bin in case you missed one.
Do screenshots take up a lot of storage?
Each screenshot is small, but they accumulate quickly. Clearing old ones is one of the easiest ways to free up a bit of space fast.
Will deleting screenshots delete my other photos?
No. Only the items you select are affected. Working from the Screenshots album keeps the cleanup limited to screenshots.
Is it safe to delete screenshots on iPhone?
Yes, once you have kept the few with information you still need. And with the Review Bin plus Recently Deleted, there is still a window to recover a mistake.

Clear the clutter, keep the useful ones

Review screenshots by type, keep what you need, and let the Review Bin catch the rest.

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