Cleaning up your photo library might be about to get a lot more interesting. Google Photos is reportedly testing a swipe-to-delete feature that works much like Tinder. Instead of scrolling through endless images and selecting them one by one, users could soon swipe left to delete or swipe right to keep, turning storage management into something closer to a game.
Several users claim to have spotted this feature while opening the app. In most cases, it appeared as a one-time pop up and disappeared after a single use, suggesting that Google is running a limited test before deciding on a wider rollout. One Reddit user even reported being able to review nearly 250 images in one go before the feature vanished from their app. Another shared screenshots of the tool, showing how Google is experimenting with making photo cleanups less tedious and more engaging.
Interestingly, this is not the first time whispers of this feature have surfaced. Six months ago, another Redditor shared a similar experience, and the idea itself dates back years when users first suggested swipe-based deletion as a more natural way to manage photos. While nothing has been confirmed yet, the renewed testing hints that Google might finally be close to making it official.
Currently, Google Photos offers bulk deletion tools through its Manage Storage option, which automatically suggests blurry shots or large files for removal. While useful, that method lacks the personal touch and interactive appeal of swiping through memories one by one. For many, the swipe option could make photo cleanups feel less like work and more like a casual way to pass time while keeping their gallery fresh.
There is still no word on when or if Google plans to release this feature globally, but the buzz around it shows just how eager users are for new, fun ways to organize their digital memories. If the swiping game becomes permanent, deleting photos could become as addictive as scrolling through them.
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