Open Photos → Collections → Media Types → Screenshots. Bulk-select only obvious clutter, or swipe through mixed screenshots in Gallery Dash. Review the deletion list before applying it.
1. Open every screenshot in one collection
The Screenshots collection removes normal photos and videos from view, making decisions faster. Hiding screenshots from the library changes only the view and does not reclaim storage.
2. Protect useful screenshots first
Look for tickets, QR codes, receipts, directions, work references and messages you meant to preserve. Move lasting information to Notes, Files, Calendar or an appropriate album.
3. Choose bulk selection or swipe review
Bulk selection suits a clearly disposable sequence. Swipe review is safer when useful and temporary items are mixed, because you inspect one screenshot at a time and retain a review checkpoint.
4. Review and reclaim storage
Inspect the batch chronologically, then apply it. Empty Recently Deleted only when immediate storage recovery matters; screenshot organisation may be more valuable than the number of bytes recovered.
Common questions
Can I select all screenshots on iPhone?
Photos supports multi-selection and dragging across the grid. Selecting everything is risky when useful tickets or references are mixed into the collection.
Do screenshots use a lot of storage?
A single screenshot is usually modest, but thousands add up. Long videos often have a greater impact, so check iPhone Storage first.
Can iPhone automatically delete old screenshots?
There is no universal safe rule for every screenshot. A short recurring review is better because some remain useful for months.