How to Bulk Delete All Photos and Videos from Google Photos Easily

Google Photos doesn’t offer a simple option to delete all your photos at once. Selecting thousands of images manually is not even an option practically, but it is the only way you have technically. It is tedious and time-consuming. Fortunately, a GitHub tool can automate this process and help you delete all your photos and videos on Google Photos in bulk.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the step-by-step process of using theGoogle Photos Delete All Toolto wipe your Google Photos library quickly.

How Does Google Photos Delete All Tool Works?

This tool is a JavaScript script that you can paste into the browser’s Developer Console. Similar to manually selecting and deleting photos in batches, this script automates that process. However, it cannot select all photos at once; it only deletes those visible on the screen.

Once all visible photos are deleted, older photos will load and appear on the screen. The Google Photos Delete All tool will then select these photos automatically and delete them. Hence, the process is automated and once it starts, you don’t have to do anything else.

What You Need Before Running the Script

Before running the script, ensure you have:

How to Delete All Photos from Google Photos: Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1. Log in to Google Photos

Go toGoogle Photosand sign in with the Google account that contains the images and videos you want to delete.

Step 2. Optimize Browser Settings for Faster Deletion (Optional but Recommended)

To improve script performance and reduce CPU/memory usage, disable image loading in Google Photos.

Most browsers have this option somewhere in the settings screen.

Step 3. Access Developer Console to Run the Script

You need to paste the script into the Developer Console on Chrome. To do that, click thethree-dot menu > More Tools > Developer Tools > Consoletab.

Alternatively, you’re able to also pressCTRL + SHIFT + I(Windows/Linux) orCMD + OPTION + I(Mac). The same option can also be accessed by right-clicking on the page >Inspect > Console.

Step 4. Run the Deletion Script

In case it is blocking you from pasting the code, you may need to first enter Allow Pasting and then press Enter. Now you should be able to paste the code.

Step 5. How to Make the Deletion Process Faster

The script deletes images in batches based on what is visible on the screen. To delete more images at once, zoom out usingCTRL + (minus key)on Windows/Linux orCMD + (minus key)on Mac. This allows more images to be selected per batch, making the process faster.

If the script stops midway after some deletions, increase theDELETE_DELAY_CYCLEvalue by a few thousand milliseconds.

Final Thoughts

Using this GitHub tool, you’re able to quickly and efficiently delete all your photos from Google Photos without manually selecting each one. Whether you’re looking to free up space or start fresh, this script makes the process seamless. Before uploading any images or videos later, make sure to reload the Google Photos website, or else your uploaded images will also continue to be deleted.

Ravi Teja KNTS

Tech writer with over 4 years of experience at TechWiser, where he has authored more than 700 articles on AI, Google apps, Chrome OS, Discord, and Android. His journey started with a passion for discussing technology and helping others in online forums, which naturally grew into a career in tech journalism. Ravi’s writing focuses on simplifying technology, making it accessible and jargon-free for readers. When he’s not breaking down the latest tech, he’s often immersed in a classic film – a true cinephile at heart.

How to Bulk Delete All Photos and Videos from Google Photos Easily