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Delete files in Google Drive - Computer

Delete files in Google Drive

This article will help you understand how deleting files works in Google Drive on computers, Android devices, and iPhones/iPads. You'll learn when you can delete a file, when you can't, and the difference between deleting a file and permanently deleting it.

In this section, you'll learn about: 

Learn about files you can delete and how to delete them

Important: Once you delete the file by moving it to your Trash, remember that :

If you're the owner of the file, you can delete the file by moving it to your Trash.

To put a file in the Trash:

  1. On your computer, go to drive.google.com.
  2. Right-click the file and:
Learn about files you cannot delete

If you're not the owner of a file, you won't be able to delete it. Instead, you will only be able to remove it from your Drive.

To remove a file:

  1. On your computer, go to drive.google.com.
  2. Right-click the file and click Remove .

Other people can access the file since you're not the owner.

Learn how to permanently delete a file Learn about permanently deleted files in Drive Permanently delete all files in your trash
  1. On your computer, go to drive.google.com.
  2. On the left, click Trash.
  3. Make sure there are no files you want to keep.
  4. At the top right, click Empty trash Delete forever.
Permanently delete an individual file:
  1. On your computer, go to drive.google.com.
  2. On the left, click Trash.
  3. Select a file.
  4. At the top, click Empty Trash Delete forever .

Tip: If you want others to have access to the file, you can transfer ownership to someone else. Make someone else the owner of your file.

Delete files in Drive for desktop

Important: If you back up to Google Photos, only photos and videos will be uploaded. Changes (including deleting images) won't sync between your computer and Google Photos.

If you mirror or stream files between Google Drive and your computer, any files you put in the trash are put in the trash everywhere.


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