How to Find and Delete Large Videos on iPhone
Start with the videos most likely to free meaningful space instead of deleting hundreds of small photos.
3 min read · Updated July 30, 2026
Check Settings > General > iPhone Storage for large attachments and app usage, then review Videos and Screen Recordings in Photos. Save anything important before deleting it.
Find the biggest categories
Long 4K clips, screen recordings, and downloaded videos usually matter more than ordinary photos. The iPhone Storage screen helps show where space is going.
- Open Settings > General > iPhone Storage.
- Review Apple’s recommendations.
- Open Photos and check Videos and Screen Recordings.
- Delete only after confirming a backup.
Finish safely
Check Recently Deleted when you need immediate space. If iCloud Photos is on, deleting a video also removes it from other devices using the same library.
Common questions
Does iCloud Photos keep a second copy after deletion?
No. Deletion syncs across devices using the same iCloud Photos library.
What should I review first?
Screen recordings and long high-resolution videos often offer the fastest win.