7 Easy Steps to Delete Messenger Pictures

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Have you ever sent a picture on Messenger that you later regretted? Maybe it was a picture of you that you didn’t like, or maybe it was a picture of something that you didn’t want to share. Whatever the reason, if you need to delete a picture from Messenger, you can do so easily. In this article, we’ll provide step-by-step instructions on how to delete Messenger pictures on both your phone and your computer. We’ll also cover how to delete Messenger pictures from group chats.

If you’re using a phone, the process of deleting Messenger pictures is relatively simple. First, open the Messenger app and find the conversation that contains the picture you want to delete. Then, tap on the picture and hold it down until a menu appears. From the menu, select “Delete.” The picture will be deleted from the conversation.

If you’re using a computer, the process of deleting Messenger pictures is slightly different. First, open the Messenger website and log in to your account. Then, find the conversation that contains the picture you want to delete. Hover your mouse over the picture and click on the “X” that appears in the upper-right corner. The picture will be deleted from the conversation.

Identify the Pictures to Delete

When deleting Messenger pictures, the first step is to identify the specific images you want to remove. There are several methods for locating pictures within the Messenger app:

Browse Conversations

Open a Messenger conversation and scroll through the message history. Pictures will appear as small thumbnails embedded in the chat window. Click on any thumbnail to open a larger preview.

Use the Search Function

In the Messenger search bar, type in keywords related to the pictures you want to delete. For example, search for “vacation” or “family” to filter messages containing pictures related to those topics.

Check “Media” Section

Tap the “Media” icon in the Messenger sidebar. This section will display all shared media, including pictures, videos, and audio files. You can filter results by file type to narrow down your search for pictures.

Examine Saved Messages

If you have previously saved pictures from Messenger conversations, you can find them in the “Saved Messages” folder. Open the folder and browse through the saved pictures.

Method	Description
Browse Conversations	Review individual conversations for pictures.
Use Search Function	Filter messages based on keywords to locate pictures.
Check “Media” Section	Access all shared media files and filter by pictures.
Examine Saved Messages	Find previously saved pictures in a dedicated folder.

Open the Conversation

To access the photos you want to delete, you’ll first need to open the conversation in the Messenger app. Locate the conversation in your chat list and tap on it to open it. Once the conversation is open, you’ll see all the messages and photos that have been exchanged. From here, you can proceed with the steps outlined in the following section to delete the desired photos.

Delete Individual Photos

Once you’ve opened the conversation, you can start deleting the photos one by one. Follow these steps to delete individual photos:

Long-press on the photo you want to delete. This will bring up a menu with various options.
Select the “Delete” option. Confirm the deletion by tapping on “Delete” again in the pop-up dialog box.

Repeat these steps for each photo you want to remove from the conversation. Alternatively, you can select multiple photos simultaneously by tapping on the checkbox that appears when you long-press on a photo. Once you’ve selected the photos you want to delete, tap on the trash can icon in the menu bar at the bottom of the screen to delete them all at once.

**Note:** Deleting photos in Messenger will remove them from your own chat history, but it won’t affect the recipient’s copy of the photos. If you want to delete the photos for both parties, you can use the “Unsend” feature instead.

Delete All Photos

If you want to delete all the photos in a conversation at once, you can use the “Clear Conversation” feature. Here’s how to do it:

Open the conversation.
Tap on the profile picture of the other person or group.
Scroll down and select the “Clear Conversation” option. Confirm the deletion by tapping on “Clear” in the pop-up dialog box.

Please note that using “Clear Conversation” will delete all messages and photos in the conversation, not just the photos. If you only want to delete the photos, it’s recommended to use the individual photo deletion method described in the previous section.

Action	Effect
Delete Individual Photo	Removes the selected photo from your chat history only.
Clear Conversation	Deletes all messages and photos in the conversation for both parties.

Tap and Hold the Picture

To delete Messenger pictures individually, you’ll need to use the following steps:

Platform	Instructions
iOS/iPadOS	1. Open the Messenger app. 2. Tap the “Chats” tab. 3. Tap and hold on the picture message you want to delete. 4. Select “Delete” from the menu that appears. 5. Confirm the deletion.
Android	1. Open the Messenger app. 2. Tap the “Chats” tab. 3. Tap and hold on the picture message you want to delete. 4. Tap the “Delete” icon that appears. 5. Confirm the deletion.
Desktop	1. Go to Messenger.com and sign in. 2. Click on the conversation containing the picture message you want to delete. 3. Hover over the picture and click on the “X” icon that appears. 4. Confirm the deletion.

Select “Remove”

Once you’ve selected the picture you want to delete, tap on the three dots in the bottom right corner of the screen. A menu will appear with the option to “Remove”.

Confirm Your Selection

A pop-up window will appear asking you to confirm that you want to delete the picture. Tap on “Remove” again to confirm your selection.

Multiple Picture Deletion

If you want to delete multiple pictures at once, you can select them by tapping on the checkboxes in the top right corner of each picture. Then, tap on the three dots in the bottom right corner of the screen and select “Remove”. A pop-up window will appear asking you to confirm that you want to delete all of the selected pictures. Tap on “Remove” again to confirm your selection.

Here’s a table summarizing the steps involved in deleting pictures on Messenger:

Choose “Delete for Everyone”

This option allows you to permanently delete a message or photo from both your own and the recipient’s chat history. Only the person who sent the message can use this option. If you choose “Delete for Everyone,” the message will be replaced with the text “You deleted this message.” in the chat history of both participants.

Steps to Delete a Message for Everyone:

Step	Action
1	Open Messenger
2	Go to the conversation where the picture is
3	Select the picture
4	Get to the “Remove” button: Tap the three dots in the bottom right corner of the picture. (For multiple deletions) Tap on the checkboxes in the top right corner of each picture you want to delete. Tap on the three dots in the bottom right corner of the screen.
5	Select “Remove”
6	Confirm your selection

Steps	Description
1. Tap and hold the message or photo you want to delete.
2. Select “Remove” from the menu that appears.
3. Tap “Delete for Everyone.”
4. Confirm the deletion by tapping “Delete.”

Note: If you delete a message or photo for everyone, the recipient will receive a notification informing them that the message has been deleted. They will not be able to view the deleted content.

Verify the Deletion

Once you have selected the messages containing the pictures you wish to delete, tap on the “Delete” option. A pop-up window will appear, asking you to confirm the deletion.


Option 1:	Tap on “Delete” to permanently remove the message and its attached pictures from your Messenger account.
Option 2:	Tap on “Cancel” to abort the deletion process and keep the message and pictures intact.

After you have confirmed the deletion, the selected messages, including the pictures, will be removed from your Messenger account.

It’s important to note that once a message containing pictures is deleted, it cannot be retrieved. Therefore, it is recommended to carefully consider the messages you choose to delete to avoid losing valuable memories or important information.

Delete Multiple Pictures

To delete multiple pictures at once, follow these steps:

Open the Messenger app on your device.
Select the conversation that contains the pictures you want to delete.
Tap and hold on any of the pictures to select it. A checkmark will appear in the corner of the picture.
Tap on the other pictures you want to select. Multiple pictures can be selected at once.
After selecting all the pictures you want to delete, tap on the Trash icon at the bottom of the screen.
A confirmation message will appear. Tap on “Delete” to confirm.
The selected pictures will be permanently deleted.

Option	Description
Delete for Everyone	Removes the picture from both your conversation and the other person’s.
Delete for Me	Removes the picture from only your conversation. It will still be visible to the other person.
Unsend	Completely removes the picture from both conversations and prevents the other person from seeing it.

Note:

Once a picture is deleted, it cannot be recovered. Be sure to only delete pictures that you are certain you no longer need.

Delete Vanish Mode Pictures

To delete pictures sent in Vanish Mode on Messenger, follow these steps:

Open the Messenger app.
Tap on the conversation where the Vanish Mode picture was sent.
Tap on the picture to open it.
Tap on the three dots icon in the top right corner.
Tap on “Unsend Message.”
Tap on “Unsend” to confirm.

Note: Vanish Mode pictures are automatically deleted by Messenger after a certain amount of time, so you may not be able to delete them manually.

Additional Information

Here are some additional things to keep in mind about deleting Vanish Mode pictures:

You can only delete Vanish Mode pictures that you have sent.
You can’t delete Vanish Mode pictures that have already been opened by the recipient.
If you delete a Vanish Mode picture, it will be permanently deleted from both your device and the recipient’s device.

Vanish Mode Picture Status	Can You Delete It?
Sent but not opened	Yes
Sent and opened	No
Deleted by sender	Yes, from both sender and recipient’s devices

Protect Your Privacy

Maintaining your privacy online is of utmost importance. Deleting Messenger pictures is one way to ensure that your personal moments and information remain protected. Follow these simple steps to effectively remove specific or bulk Messenger pictures.

Step 1: Open the Messenger App

Tap on the Messenger app icon to launch it on your mobile device.

Step 2: Tap on Your Profile Picture

In the bottom right corner, tap on your profile picture to access your Messenger settings.

Step 3: Select “Chats”

On the Settings page, scroll down and tap on “Chats” to proceed.

Step 4: Choose “Message Requests”

Under the “Chats” section, select “Message Requests” to access a list of messages from non-contacts.

Step 5: Find the Picture

Scroll through the message requests to locate the picture you wish to delete.

Step 6: Tap on the Picture

Open the conversation by tapping on the picture.

Step 7: Click the “Delete” Icon

In the image viewer, tap on the “Delete” icon located at the top right corner. Confirm your choice by selecting “Delete” again.

Step 8: Delete Multiple Pictures

For bulk deletion, select “Conversations” from the “Chats” section in step 3. Long-press on a conversation, then tap on “Select All” and “Delete” to remove all pictures.

Step 9: Clear Image Cache

To thoroughly delete all traces of Messenger pictures, follow these additional steps:

Device	Steps
Android	Open “Settings” > “Apps” > “Messenger” > “Storage” > “Clear Cache”
iOS	Open “Settings” > “General” > “iPhone Storage” > “Messenger” > “Offload App” and reinstall Messenger.

Conclusion

Deleting Messenger pictures can be a simple process, but it’s important to follow the correct steps to ensure that the pictures are permanently removed from your account.

10. Delete Pictures From a Group Chat

To delete pictures from a group chat, you must be an admin of the group.

1. Open the group chat and tap on the picture you want to delete.

2. Tap on the three dots in the top right corner of the screen.

3. Select “Delete Photo” from the menu.

4. Confirm that you want to delete the photo.

The photo will be deleted from the chat for all members.

Here is a table summarizing the steps for deleting Messenger pictures:

Platform	Steps
Web	1. Open Messenger.com and log in to your account. 2. Click on the “Messages” tab. 3. Select the conversation containing the picture you want to delete. 4. Hover your mouse over the picture and click on the “X” that appears. 5. Confirm that you want to delete the picture.
iOS	1. Open the Messenger app on your iPhone or iPad. 2. Select the conversation containing the picture you want to delete. 3. Tap on the picture and hold until a menu appears. 4. Select “Delete” from the menu. 5. Confirm that you want to delete the picture.
Android	1. Open the Messenger app on your Android phone or tablet. 2. Select the conversation containing the picture you want to delete. 3. Tap on the picture and hold until a menu appears. 4. Select “Delete” from the menu. 5. Confirm that you want to delete the picture.

How To Delete Messenger Pictures

Deleting pictures from Messenger is a quick and easy process. Here’s how to do it:

Open the Messenger app.
Select the conversation that contains the picture you want to delete.
Tap and hold the picture you want to delete.
Select “Delete” from the menu that appears.
Confirm that you want to delete the picture.

Once you delete a picture from Messenger, it will be permanently removed from your account and the recipient’s account. You will not be able to recover the picture once it has been deleted.