Permanently Delete Files

Permanently deleting media can be necessary for a variety of reasons. Here are a few examples:

• A photo or video is no longer needed.
• Photos are blurry or otherwise unrecognizable.
• You have duplicates you wish to dispose of.

!WARNING: Deleting media from Mylio Photos is permanent and cannot be undone. Deleting media removes the selected files from your Mylio Photos Library, file system, and all Mylio Photos+ Vaults.

Deleting Individual Files

1. Select the image(s) you want to delete.
2. Right-click your selection or tap the kebab icon in the right sidebar to access the Actions menu and select Photo > Delete File(s) to permanently delete the file(s) from your Mylio Photos Library and file system.

3. Confirm that you want to permanently delete files by clicking Delete From All Devices.

*TIP: You can also delete files by clicking the trash can icon in the right sidebar or pressing the delete key on the keyboard, then clicking ctrl + return to confirm.

Deleting a Folder (and its Contents)

When you delete a folder in Mylio Photos, the folder and its contents will be removed from your Mylio Photos Library, computer’s file system, and all Mylio Photos+ devices, including all Vaults.

1. Click Folders icon in the left sidebar.
2. Select a folder to delete.
3. Right-click your selection or tap the kebab icon in the right sidebar to access the Actions menu and select Folder > Delete Folder or press the delete key on the keyboard.

4. Confirm that you want to permanently delete files by clicking Delete From All Devices.

*TIP: Click here to learn how to select multiple files.