How To Delete Photos On Mac But Not Icloud

Step 1: Open the Photos App

The first step to delete photos on Mac but not iCloud is to open the Photos app. You can do this by clicking on the Photos icon in the Dock or by searching for it in Spotlight.

Step 2: Select the Photos You Want to Delete

Once you have opened the Photos app, you need to select the photos you want to delete. You can do this by clicking on the photos or by using the Command key to select multiple photos.

Step 3: Delete the Photos

After selecting the photos, you need to delete them. You can do this by either right-clicking on the selected photos and choosing “Delete” or by using the keyboard shortcut Command + Delete.

Step 4: Empty the Trash

After deleting the photos, you need to empty the trash. This will permanently delete the photos from your Mac. To do this, right-click on the Trash icon in the Dock and choose “Empty Trash.”

FAQs

Q: Will deleting photos from my Mac also delete them from iCloud?

A: No, deleting photos from your Mac will not delete them from iCloud. Your photos will still be available on iCloud.com and other devices synced with iCloud.

Q: Can I delete photos from iCloud but not from my Mac?

A: Yes, you can delete photos from iCloud without deleting them from your Mac. To do this, go to iCloud.com, select the photos you want to delete, and click on the delete button.

Q: How do I know if my photos are stored on iCloud?

A: You can check if your photos are stored on iCloud by going to the Photos app on your Mac and checking if the “iCloud Photos” option is enabled.

Conclusion

In this article, we have discussed how to delete photos on Mac but not iCloud. We hope this guide has helped you free up space on your local storage without losing your precious photos stored in iCloud. Remember to always check if your photos are stored on iCloud before deleting them from your Mac.