How to free up storage taken by videos on Android

Find which videos use the most space on Android, move them to the cloud or an SD card and set apps to stop saving duplicates.

A single minute of high-resolution video can take tens or hundreds of megabytes. A few dozen clips fill a phone quickly.

Find the big files

Open Settings → Storage, or the Files app and choose Videos sorted by size.
Review the largest first. Delete failed recordings and duplicates.

Record at 1080p instead of 4K when you do not need the extra detail.
In chat apps, turn off auto-download of media or limit it to Wi-Fi.
Delete downloaded videos after you have watched them. If you use an official offline feature, many services let you set an expiry or quality level.
If your phone has a microSD slot, set it as the camera save location.

In Settings → Apps, open large apps and tap Clear cache (not Clear data). This does not remove your files or accounts.

Why is my storage full when I have few apps?

Videos, messaging app media and downloads are the usual cause. Check the Files app for the largest items.

Is it safe to delete the Downloads folder?

Only after checking what is inside. It may hold documents or installers you still need.

Will cloud backup free space on the phone?

Only if you delete the local copy after the backup completes. Confirm the upload finished first.