# How to Delete iPhone Photos Without Affecting iCloud

> iCloud is the default backup for photos and videos. However, deleting any photo from the iPhone will also remove it from iCloud.

- **Source:** [Lifewire](https://www.lifewire.com/delete-photos-from-iphone-but-not-icloud-5219768?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=68508cf35f20efc10120c85b)
- **Published:** 2025-06-16
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #iphone #icloud #photos #delete #affecting #without #article #backup
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