Is there a way to select multiple photos to delete on Facebook?

Selecting multiple photos to delete on Facebook in one go can be a hassle, especially if you have hundreds of photos that you want to remove. Luckily, Facebook does provide a way to select and delete multiple photos at once, so you don’t have to go through each photo individually. In this article, we’ll walk through the steps to select multiple photos on Facebook and delete them all at the same time.

Viewing All Photos

The first step is accessing all of your Facebook photos in one place. Here’s how:

1. Go to your Facebook profile page and click on the “Photos” link in the left sidebar.
2. This will bring up your photo albums. Click on the “Photos of You” album.
3. In the left sidebar, click on “More” to expand the menu.
4. Click on “Photos” in the expanded menu.

This will display all of the photos you’ve been tagged in on Facebook in chronological order. You can now scroll through and view all of your Facebook photos in one place.

Selecting Multiple Photos

Once you’re viewing all of your photos, it’s time to select the ones you want to delete. Here’s how to select multiple photos at once:

1. Click on the first photo you want to delete to open it.
2. Hold down the Shift key on your keyboard and click on the last photo you want to delete, this will select all the photos in between.
3. You can also hold down the Ctrl (Windows) or Command (Mac) key to select multiple photos that aren’t next to each other.
4. The number of selected photos will display in the upper left corner.

You can scroll through and use Shift/Ctrl/Command click to continue selecting all the photos you want to remove.

Deleting Multiple Photos

Once you’ve selected all the photos you want to delete, deleting them is simple:

1. Click on the “More” button below your selected photos.
2. Select “Delete Photos…” from the dropdown menu.
3. A pop-up will appear to confirm that you want to delete the selected photos.
4. Click on the “Delete” button to confirm.

All of your selected photos will be deleted. The process is as easy as that!

Other Ways to Delete Multiple Facebook Photos

In addition to selecting and deleting photos right from your Facebook profile, there are a couple other ways to delete multiple Facebook photos at once:

From Lightbox View

If you open a photo and are viewing it in the lightbox view, you can delete multiple photos from there:

1. Open any photo into the lightbox view.
2. In the upper right, click the “Select Photos” link.
3. Use Shift/Ctrl/Command click to select multiple photos.
4. Click on the “More Options” menu and select “Delete Photos.”
5. Confirm you want to delete the selected photos.

This allows you to quickly delete a batch of photos you’ve been viewing in the lightbox without having to go back to your profile view.

From Albums

You can also select multiple photos to delete right from any album:

1. Go to the album where the photos are located.
2. Use Shift/Ctrl/Command clicks to select multiple photos.
3. Click on “More” below the photos and choose “Delete Photos…”
4. Confirm that you want to delete the selected photos.

So if you have batches of photos you want to remove from specific albums, this can be a quick way to delete them in bulk.

Tips for Deleting Multiple Facebook Photos

Here are some tips to make selecting and deleting multiple Facebook photos easier:

• Use Shift/Ctrl/Command click to easily select huge batches of photos to delete.
• You can delete up to 100 photos at a time with the bulk delete feature.
• To select scattered photos, click the first one, then hold Ctrl/Command and click each additional photo.
• You can only delete photos you’ve uploaded – not photos you’re tagged in that someone else uploaded.
• If you have lots of photos to delete, do it in smaller batches of 100 photos or less.

Taking the time to purge your old Facebook photos periodically can really declutter your profile. Following the steps above makes it easy to delete large batches of photos in just a few clicks.

Why You May Want to Delete Multiple Facebook Photos

There are a few common reasons you may want to delete multiple Facebook photos at once:

• Remove embarrassing or outdated photos from your profile.
• Delete a large batch of photos after an event or trip.
• Free up storage space used by your Facebook photos.
• Maintain your privacy by deleting old photos you’re tagged in.
• Get rid of spam or inappropriate photos.

We all have photos on our Facebook profile that we don’t necessarily want to keep around forever. Deleting photos you no longer want on Facebook keeps your profile tidy and can free up space used by your Facebook account.

What Happens When You Delete Facebook Photos?

When you delete photos from Facebook using the steps above, here’s what happens:

• The photos are removed from your Facebook account and profile immediately.
• Deleted photos can stay on Facebook’s servers for up to 90 days before being permanently deleted.
• The photos are removed from any albums they were added to.
• Any likes or comments on the deleted photos are also removed.
• If you delete a photo you’re tagged in, the tag is removed but the photo may still show up on the uploader’s profile.
• The photos are no longer visible to anyone else on Facebook.

Essentially, the photos are completely removed from your profile and won’t be visible to other users (except the original uploader if they were photos you were tagged in).

Can You Recover Deleted Facebook Photos?

If you accidentally delete photos on Facebook that you wanted to keep, is it possible to get them back? Unfortunately, once you permanently delete photos from Facebook, they are gone for good.

However, there are a couple ways you may be able to recover deleted Facebook photos:

• If the photos are still within the 90 day window before permanent deletion, you can request to restore them through Facebook.
• If you have the photos saved elsewhere like on your computer or a backup drive, you can reupload them.
• If another Facebook friend downloaded or shared one of the deleted photos, you can ask them to send it to you.
• There are third party apps that claim to help recover deleted Facebook photos but they don’t always work.

The only surefire way to recover deleted Facebook photos is if you have your own backup saved elsewhere. So it’s always smart to occasionally download your Facebook photos to your computer or another device if you want to make sure you have copies.

Mistakes to Avoid When Deleting Facebook Photos

When deleting multiple Facebook photos at once, there are some mistakes to be aware of:

• Accidentally deleting photos you want to keep – Always double check which photos are selected before hitting delete.
• Deleting photos you’re tagged in – This only removes the tag, not the actual photo.
• Removing photos too quickly – Facebook’s 90 day window allows you to undo deletes if you’re quick enough.
• Deleting from your profile instead of albums – This removes all instances of the photo instead of just the album copies.
• Forgetting to download copies – Make sure you’ve saved copies elsewhere if you have irreplaceable photos you’re deleting.

Being cautious and paying close attention when selecting multiple photos to remove will help avoid disasters. Don’t rush the process and double check before confirming any permanent deletes.

Facebook Photo Storage Limits

One motivation for deleting batches of Facebook photos is to free up storage space. Here are the current limits for Facebook photo storage:

• Free accounts get up to 15GB of total storage for photos and videos.
• Paid Workplace accounts get 25GB of shared storage.
• There is no defined resolution limit for photos, but extremely large photos will be compressed.
• Any photos you’re tagged in count against your storage limit, even if they were uploaded by someone else.

Once you hit the 15GB limit on a free account, you’ll no longer be able to upload new photos to Facebook. So deleting old batches of photos you don’t need anymore can help avoid hitting that limit.

Should You Delete or Deactivate Facebook Instead?

If your goal is to remove your Facebook presence altogether, you actually have two options:

• Delete Facebook – This permanently deletes your entire account and all data from Facebook. You have 30 days to undo it.
• Deactivate account – This temporarily disables your account. You can reactive it whenever you want and your data remains.

Full deletion is irreversible, while deactivation pauses your account while preserving all your info. Typically, deactivating is the safer option if you think you may eventually want access to your Facebook presence again.

Conclusion

While deleting anything permanently from Facebook should always be done carefully, bulk deleting multiple unnecessary photos can be a convenient way to tidy up your profile. Just be sure you really want those photos gone forever before clicking delete.

Using the Shift/Ctrl/Command click method makes selecting huge batches of photos easy. And deleting 100 photos in a single action speeds up the process so you’re not stuck removing useless photos one by one.

Do a careful review of your Facebook photos and delete older albums and embarrassing photos you no longer need. Not only will decluttering your Facebook profile feel great, but you’ll also recoup valuable storage space. Just be warned that once photos are gone, they are typically gone for good barring some type of recovery.

Summary

To recap, here’s how to easily select and delete multiple photos on Facebook:

• Go to your profile and click “Photos” to view all your photos.
• Use Shift/Ctrl/Command click to select multiple photos.
• Click “More” then choose “Delete Photos.”
• Confirm you want to delete the selected photos.
• You can delete up to 100 photos at once through the bulk delete feature.

Taking the time to remove outdated and embarrassing photos helps present your best self on Facebook. Just be careful not to delete any photos you want to keep around.