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Cloud Storage Decluttering

Free up cloud storage space by organizing and decluttering Google Drive, Dropbox, or iCloud files.

What this tool does

Free up cloud storage space by organizing and decluttering Google Drive, Dropbox, or iCloud files.

How to use

  1. Work down the list and tick each item as you finish it.
  2. Ticks are saved on this device, in your browser, so they are still there when you come back.

What this checklist covers

The list has 4 groups and 15 items.

  • Take stock (2 items): Check current storage usage; Identify largest files
  • Clear out (5 items): Delete duplicate files; Remove old downloads; Remove old app backups; Download and remove old media; Clear trash or recycle bin
  • Organize (3 items): Organize into folders; Archive old projects; Compress large files
  • Sharing and settings (5 items): Check shared files; Review file permissions; Remove unused shared items; Review sync settings; Set up auto-cleanup where your service offers it

Tip: Check what a file is before you delete it, and empty the trash last. Ticks are saved on this device.

Limitations

  • The page cannot see your storage, so it cannot tell you what to delete.
  • Deleted files may be unrecoverable after the trash is emptied. Check first.
  • Ticks are saved only in this browser on this device.

FAQs

Q: Does it connect to my cloud account?
A: No. It is a list to tick off and cannot see or change your files.
Q: Is it only for Google Drive, Dropbox and iCloud?
A: The steps are general and fit most cloud storage services, though menus and options differ.
Q: Are my ticks saved?
A: Yes. Ticks are saved in your browser on this device, so they are still there when you come back. They are not sent anywhere and do not follow you to another device or browser.
Q: How do I start again?
A: Untick the items. Clearing your browser data for this site also removes the saved ticks.

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