How to delete WhatsApp photos that I sent


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2024-01-22T10:22:45+00:00

How to delete WhatsApp photos that I sent

If you have ever found yourself needing to delete WhatsApp photos you sent, You are in the right place. In this article, we will explain step by step how you can delete those photos that you sent by mistake or that you no longer want the other person to see. Although you cannot permanently delete messages or photos on WhatsApp, there is a trick that will allow you to get rid of those unwanted photos. Keep reading to find out how to do it and maintain your privacy on WhatsApp.

– Step by step -- How to Delete Whatsapp Photos You Sent

  • Open the WhatsApp conversation where you sent the photo. This will help you quickly locate the image you want to delete.
  • Press and hold the photo you want to delete. A menu with various options will appear.
  • Select the “Delete” or “Delete for everyone” option. Depending on whether you want to delete the photo only from your phone or also from the device of the person who received it.
  • Confirm the deletion. Make sure you confirm the action so that the photo is completely deleted from the conversation.

FAQ

How can I delete WhatsApp photos that I sent in a chat?

  1. Open the WhatsApp chat where you sent the photo you want to delete.
  2. Find the photo you want to delete in the chat.
  3. Press and hold the photo until an options menu appears.
  4. Click “Delete” in the options menu.
  5. Select “Delete for everyone” to remove the photo from the chat of all participants.
  6. Confirm the deletion and you're done.

Can I delete WhatsApp photos that I sent to a specific person?

  1. Open the WhatsApp chat where you sent the photo you want to delete.
  2. Find the photo you want to delete in the chat.
  3. Press and hold the photo until an options menu appears.
  4. Click “Delete” in the options menu.
  5. Select “Delete for yourself” to delete the photo only from your chat with that person.
  6. Confirm the deletion and you're done.

Will the other person find out if I delete a photo I sent on WhatsApp?

  1. The other person will receive a notification that you have deleted a photo.
  2. If you select “Delete for everyone,” the photo will disappear from the other person's chat without a trace.
  3. If you select “Delete for yourself,” the other person will still see the photo in the chat.

How can I delete multiple photos sent on WhatsApp at the same time?

  1. Open the WhatsApp chat where you sent the photos you want to delete.
  2. Press and hold one of the photos until a menu of options appears.
  3. Tap the other photos you want to delete to select them.
  4. Click the trash icon to delete the selected photos.
  5. Select “Delete for everyone” or “Delete for you” depending on your preferences.
  6. Confirm the deletion and you're done.

Can I delete a photo from WhatsApp if the other person has already downloaded it?

  1. Yes, you can delete a photo even if the other person has already downloaded it.
  2. If you select “Delete for everyone,” the photo will disappear from the other person's chat.
  3. If you select “Delete for yourself,” the other person will still have the photo downloaded to their device.

Is there a way to prevent the other person from seeing a photo I sent on WhatsApp?

  1. Before sending the photo, You can use the “preview” function to adjust the privacy of the photo.
  2. Select the “No preview” option so that the other person does not see the photo in the chat.
  3. Remember that this will only affect the preview and the other person will still be able to download the photo if they wish.

How long do I have to delete a WhatsApp photo I sent?

  1. You have approximately one hour after sending the photo so I can delete it for everyone in the chat.
  2. After that time, You will not be able to delete the photo for everyone.
  3. If you select “Delete for yourself,” you can delete the photo at any time after sending it.

Can I delete a WhatsApp photo that I sent using an Android phone?

  1. Yes, The process to delete a WhatsApp photo that you sent is the same on an Android phone.
  2. Open the chat, long press the photo, and select “Delete” to delete the photo.
  3. Choose whether you want to delete it for everyone or just for yourself, and confirm the deletion.

Can I delete a WhatsApp photo that I sent using an iPhone?

  1. Yes, The process to delete a WhatsApp photo that you sent is the same on an iPhone.
  2. Open the chat, swipe the photo to the left and select “Delete” to delete the photo.
  3. Choose whether you want to delete it for everyone or just for yourself, and confirm the deletion.

What happens if I delete a WhatsApp photo that I sent and the other person saved it on their device?

  1. If you select “Delete for yourself,” the other person will still have the photo downloaded to their device.
  2. If you select “Delete for everyone,” the photo will disappear from the other person's device if you haven't saved it yet.
  3. If the other person has already saved the photo, it will not disappear from their device, although it will disappear from the WhatsApp chat.

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