Swipe, Keep, Delete: The Easiest Way to Clean Up Your Photos
Do you ever scroll through your photos and wonder, “Why did I keep that?” Maybe it’s a blurry shot, an accidental screenshot, or a random photo of your grocery list from two months ago. You tell yourself, “I’ll come back and delete it later.” But let’s be honest - later never comes.
I get it. Managing your photo library can feel overwhelming, especially when life keeps moving at full speed. But I recently discovered a tool that’s made this process effortless and are I say… FUN! It’s called Daily Delete, and I’m really… really… loving it.
What is Daily Delete?
Daily Delete is an app designed to help you declutter your photo library in a simple, systematic way. Right now, it’s only available for iPhone users, but if you’re in the Apple ecosystem, this little app is a game-changer.
Here’s how it works: When you enter the app, you find the month that you’re in and click on the day you want to cull. For each day, the app pulls up all the photos from that same calendar date in previous years - except for the ones you’ve favorited. You’re then given two simple options: Keep or Delete. If you choose to delete a photo, it’s removed from your camera roll upon your confirmation, streamlining the process so you don’t have to dig through endless thumbnails in your Photos app.
Why Use Daily Delete?
Sure, you could manually type in a date (like 2-15) in your camera roll and scroll through the photos from that day, but Daily Delete makes the process so much more engaging and user-friendly. Here’s why I think it’s worth trying:
✅ It makes decluttering a habit. Instead of waiting until your phone storage is full and panicking, Daily Delete encourages you to clean up a little at a time - without the overwhelm.
✅ It’s fast and efficient. No more scrolling endlessly or second-guessing yourself. The app presents your photos in a way that makes decisions easier. As you finish each day, it shows you a checkmark.
✅ It’s oddly satisfying. There’s something about quickly swiping away unnecessary photos that feels almost therapeutic. Swipe left to delete, swipe right to keep. (Yes, deleting can be fun!)
✅ It helps you rediscover memories. As you go through your photos, you’ll come across old snapshots that might bring back great memories - ones you’d completely forgotten about. And if you find a hidden gem? Just swipe right or tap Keep and it stays safely in your library.
My Experience with Daily Delete
I’ve been using this app daily, and it has completely changed how I manage my photos. Instead of ignoring the ever-growing clutter in my camera roll, I take a few minutes each day to tidy things up. It’s become part of my routine, and I’ve already noticed how much cleaner and more organized my photo library feels.
Plus, I love that it doesn’t force me to make big, overwhelming decisions all at once. Instead, it’s like a bite-sized cleaning session that fits into my day without stress. And, at the end of the year, I will have a more curated photo collection.
Ready to Try It?
If you’re an iPhone user, I highly recommend giving Daily Delete a shot (to get a discount, use LIDAB20). It’s a simple, intuitive way to stay on top of your photos without feeling bogged down by the task. And who knows - you might just find that you enjoy decluttering more than you expected!
Download it, give it a try, and let me know what you think. Do you have a favorite method for managing your photo library? I’d love to hear about it!
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