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## How to Free Up Mobile Storage Used by Telegram Images and Videos If Telegram images and videos are taking up too much space on your mobile device, you can clear them without losing access to your chats. Files you delete from your device can always be re-downloaded from Telegram later. ### What Happens When You Clear Telegram Storage? - No loss of chat history: Your messages and media remain in the cloud. - Only local files are removed: Images, videos, and documents already downloaded to your phone will be deleted from your device, but you can download them again from Telegram at any time. ### Step-by-Step Guide to Clear Telegram Storage 1. Open Telegram on your mobile device. 2. Go to Settings: Tap the three lines (menu) in the top-left corner and select "Settings." 3. Select Data and Storage: Find and tap on "Data and Storage." 4. Tap on Storage Usage: This section shows how much space Telegram is using. 5. Clear Local Cache: - Tap "Clear Cache." - Choose the types of files you want to remove (photos, videos, files, etc.). - Confirm your selection to delete the files from your device. 6. Optional: Adjust "Keep Media" settings to control how long Telegram keeps media on your device (e.g., 3 days, 1 week, forever). By following these steps, you can quickly free up storage space on your mobile while keeping your Telegram chats and media safe in the cloud.