Wix Media: Deleting Media Files from Your Media Storage
Delete files permanently from your Media Manager or move them to trash. Files you move to trash can be restored to your Media Storage and remain on your site. Once you delete files from trash, they are permanently deleted from your site and the Wix servers.Important: The Manage Storage setting is not yet available in all Wix accounts. Use the Media Manager tab for directions below if you do not have the Manage Storage setting. In this article, learn more about:
Moving media files to trash Restoring media files from trash Permanently deleting media files Frequently asked questions (FAQs)Moving media files to trashWant to remove a file from your Media Storage, but you're not sure if you'll need it later? Move it to trash where you can restore it at a later time, if necessary. DashboardMedia Manager
Go to Settings in your site's dashboard. Click Manage Storage. Click the More Actions icon  on the relevant file(s). Click Move to Trash.Tip:Select multiple media files to perform these actions in bulk.
Go to your Media Manager. Hover over the relevant file and click the More Actions icon . Click Move to Trash.Delete multiple files in bulk:Press Ctrl on your keyboard (Cmd on Mac) and click to select the files you want to delete. Then click the Actions icon  on the right and select Move to Trash. Restoring a media file from trashFiles you move to trash in the Media Manager are not permanently deleted and can be restored.DashboardMedia Manager
Go to Settings in your site's dashboard. Click Manage Storage. Click the Trash tab. Select the file you want to restore by clicking the checkbox on the left. Click Restore.
Go to your Media Manager. Click Trash on the left side of the Media Manager. Hover over the file you want to restore and click the More Actions icon . Click Restore.Permanently deleting a media filePermanently remove your media from your site and Wix servers.DashboardMedia Manager
Go to Settings in your site's dashboard. Click Manage Storage. Click the Trash tab. Select the file you want to delete by clicking the checkbox on the left. Click Permanently Delete.
Go to your Media Manager. Click Trash. Click the file you want to delete. 
Tip: Hold Ctrl (Cmd on Mac) on your keyboard and click to select multiple files. Click Permanently Delete on the right. Click the checkbox next to I'm sure I want to delete it. Click Permanently Delete.Tip:Delete all files in Trash by clicking Empty Trash on the right.Can I restore files that have been permanently deleted?You cannot restore files that have been permanently deleted on your own, however you can contact Customer Care to inquire if it is possible to restore the files.FAQsWe are here to help with all your questions. Click a question below to learn more.What happens if a file that I permanently deleted is being used on my site?If a file that was placed on your site was permanently deleted, it will no longer be available on your live site or in your Media Storage. Instead, a placeholder thumbnail icon is displayed on your site where the image was placed.How long does it take for files to be permanently deleted?After you have deleted files from trash, it may take a few days for them to be permanently removed from the Wix servers and your site.If I delete a file from my Media Manager, does it remain on my site?Deleting media from the Media Manager while it is in use on your live site will result in the images/media being removed from the live site. If I delete a file from my Media Manager, does it remain in my boards?Deleting a file from your Media Manager will also delete it from any boards you have created.