Many a time, the problem some iPad/iPhone users face has always been how to delete synced photos from their device. There is scanty information out there that can prove helpful.

3 Ways to Delete Synced Photos from iPad/iPhone

1. How to Delete Synced Photos from iPhone using iTunes

If, however, you want to delete your synced photos using iTunes, just follow the steps below.

  1. Launch iTunes on your computer and connect your iPad or iPhone with a USB cable.
  2. Tap on the device icon from the top left corner on iTunes.
  3. Tap on "Photos" from the left-side menu.
  4. Click on "Select Albums" and deselect the albums you want to delete.
  5. Click Apply and you are done.
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2. How to Remove Synced Photos from iPad by Syncing a New Folder

The step is similar to the above, but this time you are using a folder. To do that, follow the steps below:

  1. Launch iTunes on your computer.
  2. With a cable, connect your iPhone/iPad to the computer.
  3. Tap on the device icon from the top left corner from iTunes.
  4. Locate "Photos" tab from the left menu.
  5. Mark to un-check the boxes beside any folders you want to delete.
  6. Now, click "Apply" which you can see at the bottom-right of the page.

You are done!

3. How to Delete Synced Photos from iPhone without iTunes (iOS 14/13/12 Supported)

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There is an excellent way to delete synced photos from iPhone or iPad without iTunes: using iMyFone TunesMate - an effective iPhone manager which enables you to export and delete iPhone photos in buik, including synced photos.

Features Related to Photos:

  • Delete unwanted photos from camera roll and photo stream selectively or all at once.
  • Backup photos from iPhone to computer and external hard drive.
  • Extract photo albums (not just photos) from iPhone to computer and external hard drive.
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Delete Synced Photos from iPhone without iTunes

  1. Download and install iMyFone on your PC. Then connect your iDevice to your computer via USB cable.
  2. Go to Photos tab.
  3. On the preview page, select the photos you plan to delete.
  4. Click "Delete" button from the top menu.

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You are done!

Key Features of iMyFone TunesMate

  • Two way Transfer: Transfer music/videos/photos between iPhone and PC/iTunes
  • Sync iTunes data selectively: Transfer iTunes music/videos/photos to iPhone without losing your original data on iPhone
  • Enrich your file collection: Both purchased and non-purchased music or movies can be transferred from PC to iPhone/iTunes
  • Rebuild iTunes Library: If iTunes crashed unexpectedly, TunesMate can rebuild your iTunes library by adding different iDevice media files to iTunes
  • Manage iOS files, iOS 14 file included: With it, you can add/export/delete iPhone music/videos/photos in 1-click.