How to Delete Movies from iTunes Library Permanently

Why delete movies from iTunes library?

iTunes library contains your media and playlists. You can connect an iPhone, you can easily transfer your iTunes Library to the iPhone. But sometimes, you want to remove some movies from it.

There are various reasons why you might want to do this, such as having duplicate movies, wanting to stop syncing movies to your other device or organizing your iTunes library.

Removing movies from the iTunes library is a straightforward process that requires no specialized knowledge. When it comes to deleting movies from the iTunes library, the procedure is similar to deleting other types of content.

If you want to remove movies from your iTunes library, no matter what purpose, Just keep reading, we will give you several ways to remove your movies easily.

How to delete movies from iTunes permanently on Windows

iTunes serves as a versatile media library that grants access from any device. Furthermore, all you need is your login password to enjoy seamless access regardless of your location. 

When it comes to deleting movies from the iTunes library on a Windows PC, the process is easy and convenient. It is suggested to save your library in another place in case you need them one day, and you can consider moving the iTunes library to an external drive.

Here are steps on how to delete iTunes movies on Windows:

Step 1. Download, install, and launch iTunes on your Windows computer.

Step 2. Navigate to the Movies section to access your movies.

Step 3. On the drop-down list, you can apply various filters available on the interface to select the specific movies you wish to delete.

Step 4. Then simply right-click on the chosen movies and a list of options will appear. Select the Delete option and Move to Trash to confirm to delete movies.

After that, empty the trash to delete movies from iTunes on Windows permanently. Therefore, its space will be available on the hard drive again.

How to delete movies from iTunes library on iPhone/iPad

Apple announced that they would no longer provide iTunes in subsequent macOS, and iOS systems in 2019. Instead, they decided to split it into three separate applications, and "TV" which includes the original TV shows or movies. So you can delete iTunes movies on iPhone via Apple TV.

How to delete iTunes movies from iPad/iPhone via Apple TV

Step 1. Launch the Apple TV app.

Step 2. Click Library, then tap Downloaded. If you don't see Downloaded, you might not have any items stored on your device.

Step 3. Swipe left on the movie that you want to remove, then choose Delete.

Step 4. Confirm the action by tapping Delete Download.

How to delete movies from iTunes on iPhone/iPad via Settings app

In addition to deleting from Apple TV, deleting from the Settings app on iDevice is also available.

Step 1. Turn on the Settings app on your iPhone/iPad, select General and then choose iPhone Storage.

Step 2. Look for and select the Apple TV app from the list, then tap on Review iTunes Videos.

Step 3. Find the movies you want to delete and slide it from right to left.

Step 4. Tap on Delete to remove the selected content. Alternatively, you can tap on Edit at the top, use the minus sign next to the movies, and then tap on Delete.

Bonus Tip: How to delete movies/videos on iPhone/iPad easily

Removing items from the iTunes library is easy. But you may find your movies have been synced to your iPhone and want to remove them completely. Is there a way to easily perform it?

Yes, FoneTool must be your ideal choice to give your iDevice a one-click erase to delete your movies/video files. With this data eraser, you can delete private data including videos, photos, contacts, etc.

There are some advantages of FoneTool making it to be the best way to delete movies/videos on your iPhone/iPad.

★FoneTool:

User-friendly interface. FoneTool has an easy-to-use interface that is intuitive and straightforward.

Enable Deep Erase Technology. Deep Erase prevents the information from being recovered and stolen.

Compatibility. FoneTool is compatible with a wide range of iPhones (from iPhone 4 to iPhone 14 series), iPads, and iPods.

Tap the download button below to get the professional software and you can delete iTunes movies conveniently by the step-by-step instructions:

Step 1. Turn on FoneTool on your PC > Connect your iPhone to the computer with a USB cable > Tap Trust on your iPhone.

Step 2. Go to Toolbox > Choose Erase private data > Click Get Started.

Note:✎...

If you want to sell an old iPhone or solve an issue, you can choose “Erase all data” to erase the whole iPhone content and reset your iPhone to factory settings simply.

Step 3. Click Videos and check Enable Deep Erase Technology if you want them unrecoverable, then tap Start Erase.

Conclusion & FAQs

These are all about how to delete movies from iTunes on iOS/Windows PC, and you can choose the best way from the methods above to make it. But it has to be said that FoneTool is a useful iPhone data management app with various features, for example, it helps you to transfer videos from iPhone to computer.

FAQs

Can I recover a deleted movie from iTunes?

• If you have purchased the movie from iTunes, you can re-download it from your Purchased section. However, if you have permanently deleted a non-purchased movie, it cannot be recovered.

Can I delete movies from iTunes without deleting them from my computer?

• Yes, you can delete movies from iTunes without deleting them from your computer. By selecting Remove Download instead of Delete in the iTunes app, the movies will be removed from iTunes but remain on your computer.

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