Delete, save, or find a photo or video on your Pixel phone

You can delete, save, or find a photo or video with Google Photos on your Pixel phone.

Delete photos & videos

1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Photos app .
2. Sign in to your Google Account.
3. Tap and hold a photo or video you want to move to the trash. You can select multiple items.
4. At the top, tap Trash .

Important:

• If you delete a photo or video that’s backed up in Google Photos, it'll stay in your trash for 60 days.
• If you delete an item from your Android device without it being backed up, it'll stay in your trash for 60 days.
• If you see a photo or video in Google Photos that you think you deleted, it might be on a removable memory card. To delete it, use your device’s gallery app.

Download your photos or videos

1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Photos app .
2. Select a photo or video.
3. Tap More   Download.

Find your photos & videos

When you turn backup on, your photos will be stored in photos.google.com. Learn how to check your backup settings.

To find your photos:

1. Open the Google Photos app . 
2. Tap Photos.

Related resources

• Get started with Google Photos
• Share photos & videos
• Delete and restore your photos and videos
• Download photos and videos to your device