after deleting photos, storage has not reclaimed.

I deleted all photos a week ago from my macbook and from trash, however there is a 29GB storage on photos yet!

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Sep 16, 2023 11:12 PM

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Posted on Sep 18, 2023 9:10 AM

I had this issue once! Assuming you did what P. Philips has posted (i.e. no photos left in the "Recently Deleted" folder) then turn your MacBook OFF. Wait a minute or two then re-boot. Now give macOS time to recalculate the storage before you check again. This may take some time! Hope this helps you!

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Sep 17, 2023 2:43 AM in response to meshari168

What follows is predicated on the Computer is running macOS 13 Ventura


When you deleted all the photos one this MacBook.


Were the photos ALL stored in the " Photos " Application ?


If so, the photos should have moved to " Recently Deleted " folder In the Photos Application


refer to first image below


To See and Empty the " Recently Deleted " it would require you to Input the Computer Password.


Did you do that ?


Refer to second image




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