DB LabsQuick Answer
The native iPhone Photos app does not detect blurry photos automatically, but you have three options. Option 1: Use a third-party app like Gemini Photos, Swype Photo Cleaner, or Cleanup that uses on-device machine learning to flag blurry shots and let you delete them in bulk. Option 2: Open the Bursts album under Media Types — bursts often contain blurry frames that you can review and "Keep Favorites Only". Option 3: Manually scroll through Days view and look for visibly blurry shots, especially in low-light or action sequences.
Step-by-Step Instructions
1 Install a Photo Cleanup App
Download a photo cleanup app from the App Store. Recommended: Swype Photo Cleaner (free, swipe interface), Gemini Photos (AI-based), or Cleanup. Grant Photos library access when prompted.
2 Run the Blurry Photo Scan
Open the app and let it scan your library. This typically takes 1-5 minutes depending on library size and runs entirely on-device — no photos are uploaded.
3 Review the Blurry Detection
The app shows photos it has flagged as blurry. Review them — sometimes "blurry" includes intentional bokeh shots or motion blur photos you actually want to keep.
4 Bulk Select Confirmed Blurry Photos
Tap to deselect any photos you want to keep. Then bulk-delete the rest. Most apps have a "Select All" or "Move to Trash" button.
5 Confirm Deletion
The app moves selected photos to iOS Recently Deleted. They are still recoverable for 30 days in case you change your mind.
6 Empty Recently Deleted
Open Photos > Albums > Recently Deleted. Authenticate. Tap Select > Delete All to free up storage immediately.
Manual Blurry Photo Cleanup
If you prefer not to install an app, you can manually clean blurry photos:
- Open Photos > Library > Days.
- Scroll through chronologically. Tap a day to see all photos.
- Tap each photo to view it large — blur is easier to spot at full size.
- Use the share menu's Delete option for each blurry shot.
This is slow but free. Plan for 10-15 minutes per 100 photos reviewed.
For more cleanup methods, see Swype Photo Cleaner, why iPhone photos look blurry, bulk deleting photos, and finding similar photos.