Your Gmail inbox is your digital
hub for communication, but with limited storage across Gmail, Google Drive, and
Google Photos, it's easy to hit your limit. When that happens, you’ll get
prompts to delete files or upgrade your storage. Instead of paying for extra
space, you can optimize and clean up your existing storage with a few smart
steps.
Use Google One Storage Manager
Visit one.google.com/storage
to view a breakdown of storage used across Gmail, Drive, and Photos. It
highlights large files and emails, allowing you to delete bulky items quickly.
Unsubscribe from Unwanted Emails
Stop future clutter by clicking “Unsubscribe”
at the bottom of newsletters and promotional emails you no longer read. This
keeps your inbox clean in the long run.
Delete Promotional and Social
Emails
In Gmail, check the “Promotions”
and “Social” tabs. These are often filled with unread or outdated messages. You
can use search operators like
Category: promotions. category: social, Select all and delete in bulk, then empty the trash.
Understand Your Storage Usage
Visit drive.google.com/drive/quota
to see which files are consuming the most space. If you’re using a Google
Workspace account, your storage might be capped by your admin, so check
accordingly.
Clean Google Drive
Look for large and unnecessary
files like old presentations, videos, or audio clips. Right-click and move them
to Trash, then go to the Trash folder and click “Empty Trash” to permanently
remove them.
Clear Gmail Space
Use Gmail search commands to
locate large or old emails:
larger: 15M, older than: 3y, has: attachment
Delete these emails and empty the
trash to ensure the space is freed up.
Clean Up Google Photos
Go to Videos, Unsupported Videos
Delete outdated or unnecessary
videos and photos. Use the Explore tab to find and remove screenshots,
duplicates, or images you no longer need. Remember to empty the Photos trash.
Final Tips
Regularly review and delete
unnecessary emails or files.
Use filters to auto-archive
promotional emails.
Avoid storing large attachments in
Gmail.
With these easy Gmail cleanup
tips, you can free up storage, avoid upgrade fees, and maintain a smooth email
experience.
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