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Options to clear cached media and set auto-delete rules

How to Clear Telegram Cache
Telegram makes it easy to clear local cached data without deleting messages or telegram data losing anything stored in the cloud.

Steps to Clear Cache:
Go to Settings > Data and Storage > Storage Usage.

Tap Clear Telegram Cache.

Select the types of media to clear:

Photos

Videos

Files

Voice messages

Music

Stickers

GIFs

Tap Clear Cache.

Note: Clearing cache deletes only local copies. You can re-download the data from Telegram’s cloud anytime.
Set Auto-Remove Rules for Cached Files
Telegram allows you to automatically remove cached media after a certain period. This feature helps you avoid storage buildup.

How to Set Auto-Remove:
Go to Settings > Data and Storage > Storage Usage.

Tap Keep Media.

Choose how long you want Telegram to retain cached media:

3 days

1 week

1 month

Forever

This tells Telegram to delete locally stored files older than the selected duration.

Automatic Media Download Settings
By default, Telegram may download all media files sent in chats, which consumes bandwidth and storage.

How to Adjust Auto-Download Settings:
Go to Settings > Data and Storage.

Tap Automatic Media Download.

Customize behavior based on:

Mobile data

Wi-Fi

Roaming

For each network type, you can toggle:

Photos

Videos

Files

Voice messages

Pro Tip: Disable auto-download for videos on mobile data to save bandwidth and space.

Control What Appears in Your Gallery
Telegram can automatically save received media to your device's photo gallery. If you're active in groups or channels, this can lead to clutter.

To Turn Off “Save to Gallery”:
Go to Settings > Chat Settings (or Settings > Data and Storage).

Find Save to Gallery.

Toggle it off.

Now media won’t be saved in your phone’s photo library unless you manually download it.