Do you have a lot of photos on Pinterest that you no longer want? Maybe you’re trying to declutter your account, or maybe you’re just tired of seeing the same old pictures. Whatever the reason, deleting pictures from Pinterest is easy. In this article, we’ll show you how to do it on both the website and the mobile app.
On the website. Log in to your Pinterest account and go to the board that contains the pictures you want to delete. Hover over the picture you want to delete and click the “Edit” button. On the editing screen, click the “Delete” button. A pop-up window will appear asking you to confirm that you want to delete the picture. Click “Delete” again and the picture will be deleted.
On the mobile app. Open the Pinterest app and go to the board that contains the pictures you want to delete. Tap on the picture you want to delete. On the picture’s page, tap the three dots in the bottom right corner. A menu will appear. Tap “Delete” and then “Delete” again to confirm. The picture will be deleted.
Deleting Pictures from Pinterest on a Computer
To delete pictures from Pinterest on a computer, follow these steps:
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Hover over the picture you want to delete.
A small, gray “X” will appear in the upper-right corner of the picture.
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Click the “X”.
A confirmation dialog box will appear.
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Click “Delete”.
The picture will be deleted from your Pinterest account.
You can also delete multiple pictures at once by following these steps:
1. Click the “Select” button in the top-right corner of the screen. |
2. Select the pictures you want to delete. |
3. Click the “Delete” button in the bottom-right corner of the screen. |
Restoring Deleted Pictures
If you accidentally deleted a picture from Pinterest, you can still restore it within 30 days. To do so, follow these steps:
Step | Action |
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1 | Log in to your Pinterest account. |
2 | Click on your profile picture in the top-right corner of the screen. |
3 | Select “Saved” from the menu. |
4 | Click on the “Recently Deleted” tab. |
5 | Locate the picture you want to restore and click on the “Restore” button. |
Once you have restored the picture, it will be back in your “Saved” section.
Clearing the Cache
The cache is a temporary storage space on your device that stores recently accessed data. Clearing the cache can free up space and potentially resolve issues with Pinterest. Here’s how to clear the cache on various devices:
### Android
1. Open the Pinterest app.
2. Tap your profile picture in the bottom right corner.
3. Tap the three dots in the top right corner.
4. Select “Settings”.
5. Scroll down and tap “Clear Cache”.
### iOS
1. Open the Pinterest app.
2. Tap your profile picture in the bottom right corner.
3. Tap the gear icon in the top right corner.
4. Select “Settings”.
5. Scroll down and tap “Clear Cache”.
### Desktop
1. Open Pinterest in your browser.
2. Click your profile picture in the top right corner.
3. Click “Settings”.
4. Scroll down and click “Clear Cache”.
Device | How to Clear Cache |
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Android | Open Pinterest app > Tap profile picture > Tap three dots > Select “Settings” > Scroll down and tap “Clear Cache” |
iOS | Open Pinterest app > Tap profile picture > Tap gear icon > Select “Settings” > Scroll down and tap “Clear Cache” |
Desktop | Open Pinterest in browser > Click profile picture > Click “Settings” > Scroll down and click “Clear Cache” |
Note: Clearing the cache will not delete your saved pins or boards. It will only remove temporary data stored on your device.
How To Delete Pictures From Pinterest
If you’re looking to declutter your Pinterest account and get rid of some old or unwanted pictures, there are a few different ways to do it.
To delete a single picture:
- Click on the picture you want to delete.
- Click on the three dots in the bottom right corner of the picture.
- Select “Delete Pin”.
To delete multiple pictures at once:
- Hover over the first picture you want to delete and click on the checkbox that appears in the top left corner.
- Repeat this step for each picture you want to delete.
- Once you have selected all of the pictures you want to delete, click on the “Delete” button at the top of the screen.
To delete all of the pictures from a board:
- Click on the board you want to delete.
- Click on the “Edit Board” button.
- Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on the “Delete Board” button.
Recovering Deleted Pictures from Pinterest Servers
If you accidentally delete a picture from Pinterest, there is a chance that you can recover it from Pinterest’s servers.
To do this, you will need to contact Pinterest’s support team and provide them with the following information:
- The URL of the picture you deleted.
- The date you deleted the picture.
- Your Pinterest username.
- Your email address.
Pinterest’s support team will then review your request and attempt to recover the picture for you.
It is important to note that Pinterest does not guarantee that it will be able to recover all deleted pictures. However, the support team will do their best to help you.
Deleting Your Pinterest Account
To permanently delete your Pinterest account and all its content, follow these steps:
- Log in to your Pinterest account.
- Click on your profile icon in the top right corner.
- Select “Settings” from the drop-down menu.
- Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on “Close Account.”
- Enter your password and click on “Close Account.”
Deleting Individual Pictures
To delete individual pictures from your Pinterest account:
- Log in to your Pinterest account.
- Hover over the picture you want to delete and click on the “X” in the top right corner.
- Click on “Delete” to confirm.
Deleting All Pictures
To delete all pictures from your Pinterest account at once:
- Log in to your Pinterest account.
- Click on your profile icon in the top right corner.
- Select “Saved” from the drop-down menu.
- Click on the “Select All” checkbox in the top left corner.
- Click on the “Delete” button in the top right corner.
- Click on “Delete” to confirm.
Deleting Pins From a Board
To delete a specific pin from one of your boards:
- Log in to your Pinterest account.
- Click on the board that contains the pin you want to delete.
- Hover over the pin you want to delete and click on the “X” in the top right corner.
- Click on “Delete Pin” to confirm.
Deleting All Pins From a Specific Board
To delete all pins from a specific board:
- Log in to your Pinterest account.
- Click on the board that you want to delete.
- Hover over the title of the board and click on the “Edit Board” button.
- Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on “Delete Board.”
- Click on “Delete Board” to confirm.
- Log in to your Pinterest account.
- Find the picture you want to delete and click on it.
- Click on the three dots in the upper-right corner of the picture.
- Select “Delete” from the menu.
- Log in to your Pinterest account.
- Find the board you want to delete and click on it.
- Click on the three dots in the upper-right corner of the board.
- Select “Delete” from the menu.
- Log in to your Pinterest account.
- Click on your profile picture in the upper-right corner.
- Select “Settings” from the menu.
- Click on the “Delete Account” tab.
- Enter your password and click on the “Delete Account” button.
How to Delete Pictures From Pinterest
Pinterest is a popular social media platform that allows users to save and share images and videos. If you want to delete a picture from Pinterest, there are a few steps you can follow.
The picture will be deleted from your Pinterest account.