Re: How to delete the biggest files in Messages?

On 2025-04-23 23:16:19 +0000, Connor Shannon said:

I got a warning about iCloud storage almost being full so I looked and Messages is taking up way the most storage, 2.6GB. So I went into Messages and looked for videos b'cuz I think those would take the most room, I deleted a bunch but it still says 2.6GB.
 How can I find out what's taking up so much space in Messages? Is it videos I've sent or ones other ppl have sent me? Is it something besides videos?
 Do I just have to keep going through my msgs and eventually if I take away enough videos the storage will go down?

It will depend on which version of iOS you're using, but for newer ones try going to Settings -> General -> iPhone Storage -> Messages where you should be able to get a list of the attachments, and delete ones you no longer want. See the "Bulk Delete Photos, Videos, and Attachments" section about halfway down the page at <https://www.yahoo.com/tech/messages-using-too-much-space-131512026.html> You can also set messages to auto-delete after 30 days or a year in Settings -> Apps -> Messages