You can clear storage space in your account through Google One.
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Use the Storage Manager
Manage storage through Google One
- On your computer, go to Google One.
- Click Storage.
- Under "Get your space back," click Free up account storage.
- Under "Clean up suggested items" or "Clean up by service," click a category or service you want to review.
- Select the files to delete.
- Based on the file type, you might be able to change how you sort and filter your results.
- To review different files: At the top, select a category you want to review.
- To sort files by file attributes: At the top right, click Sort
.
- To change your layout: At the top right, choose to review files in a list
or in a grid
.
- For Google Photos, to save files locally before you remove them from your Google Account, click Download.
- Based on the file type, you might be able to change how you sort and filter your results.
- After you select your files, at the top right, click Delete.
- For Photos, click Move to trash.
- To confirm, read the consent wording.
- To continue, check the box.
- To delete selected files, click Permanently delete.
- For Photos, click Move to trash.
Issues with your storage space
Learn how to manage your Google One storage with a step-by-step guide.