How to Empty Photos on Mac: A Comprehensive Guide
In today’s digital age, managing photos on your Mac can become quite challenging, especially when your storage space starts to run low. One of the most effective ways to free up space is by emptying the Photos app’s废纸篓. This article will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to empty photos on Mac, ensuring that you can reclaim valuable storage space without losing any of your precious memories.
Step 1: Open the Photos App
To begin the process of emptying photos on your Mac, first, open the Photos app. You can do this by clicking on the Photos icon in your dock or by searching for it in Spotlight.
Step 2: Access the废纸篓
Once the Photos app is open, click on the “废纸篓” icon located at the bottom left corner of the window. This will display all the deleted photos and videos that are currently in the废纸篓.
Step 3: Select All Deleted Items
To empty the废纸篓, you need to select all the deleted items. Click on the first item in the list, then hold down the “Command” key on your keyboard and click on the last item. This will select all the photos and videos in the废纸篮.
Step 4: Empty the废纸篓
With all the deleted items selected, click on the “Empty废纸篓” button located at the top of the window. A confirmation dialog will appear, asking you to confirm the deletion. Click “Empty废纸篓” again to proceed.
Step 5: Confirm Deletion
A second confirmation dialog will appear, reminding you that the items will be permanently deleted. Click “Empty废纸篓” one last time to confirm the deletion.
Step 6: Verify Empty废纸篓
After confirming the deletion, the废纸篮 will be empty, and you will have successfully freed up storage space on your Mac. To verify that the photos have been deleted, you can go back to the废纸篮 and ensure that there are no items left.
Additional Tips
– To prevent accidental deletion, you can disable the “Delete” option in the Photos app preferences. Go to “Photos” > “Preferences” > “Advanced” and uncheck the “Show Delete button” option.
– If you want to recover deleted photos from the废纸篮, you can right-click on the item and select “Recover.” However, once the废纸篮 is emptied, the deleted items cannot be recovered.
By following these simple steps, you can easily empty photos on your Mac and reclaim valuable storage space. Remember to regularly manage your photos to keep your Mac running smoothly and efficiently.
