How to Delete Videos from iPhone to Free Up Storage

By Rhett Intriago Updated 01/16/2024

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Many streaming apps allow people to download movies and episodes of TV shows for offline viewing. This handy option allows you to binge-watch your favorite videos while conserving cellular data. However, once you’ve watched these videos you probably want to remove them so they don't take up unneeded space. We'll cover how to delete videos from your iPhone to free up storage space.

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For more tips on managing your iPhone storage, sign up for our free Tip of the Day newsletter. Now, here's how to free up space on your iPhone by removing downloaded videos.

Open the Settings app.
Tap General.

Tap iPhone Storage. This can take a few seconds to load as your used storage is calculated.
Tap Review Downloaded Videos. (If this option does not appear, it means that you do not have any downloaded videos to remove.)

Now you’ll see a list of videos you’ve downloaded, along with which apps you downloaded them from. Tap Edit.
Tap the minus icon next to the video you want to delete.

Tap Delete. The video will be deleted from your device.
Tap Done when you are finished deleting the videos you no longer want on your device.

Once you've removed unwanted videos, you will likely notice a significant increase in your iPhone storage, as many movies and TV shows can take up multiple gigabytes of data. With that valuable space freed up, you have the options to store more photos, apps, and other content on your device.

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Rhett Intriago

Rhett Intriago is a Feature Writer at iPhone Life, offering his expertise in all things iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods. He enjoys writing on topics related to maintaining privacy in a digital world, as well as iPhone security. He’s been a tech enthusiast all his life, with experiences ranging from jailbreaking his iPhone to building his own gaming PC.

Despite his disdain for the beach, Rhett is based in Florida. In his free time, he enjoys playing the latest games, spoiling his cats, or discovering new places with his wife, Kyla.

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