---
title: "Managing Your Storage"
description: "Learn how to check and manage your storage usage"
url: "https://pixelunion.eu/help/account/storage-usage/"
weight: 5
---


Keep track of your photo and video storage to make the most of your PixelUnion plan.

## Checking your storage usage

Your storage usage is displayed in the **bottom left corner** of your PixelUnion interface. You can see it at any time while logged into your account.

The storage display shows:
- **Used storage**, How much space your photos and videos are taking (e.g., "269.9 GiB of 1 TiB used")
- **Total storage**, Your plan's storage limit
- **Visual progress bar**, A visual representation of your storage consumption

You can also view detailed storage information by:
1. Logging in to your PixelUnion domain (e.g., `yourname.pixelunion.eu`)
2. Clicking on your profile icon in the top right corner
3. Selecting **Account Settings**
4. Viewing the **Storage** section for more details

## Understanding storage limits

Your storage limit depends on your PixelUnion plan. Check our [pricing page](/#pricing) for current plan details.

Storage is calculated based on:
- **Original photos**, Full resolution images
- **Original videos**, Full quality video files
- **RAW files**, Unprocessed camera files

## Tips for managing storage

### 1. remove duplicate photos

PixelUnion can help identify duplicate photos:

1. Go to **Library** in the main menu
2. Look for the **Duplicates** section
3. Review and remove unwanted duplicates

### 2. delete unwanted photos

Regularly review and delete photos you no longer need:

1. Select photos you want to remove
2. Click the **Delete** button (trash icon)
3. Photos move to the **Trash**
4. Empty the trash to permanently delete and free up space

### 3. check the trash

Deleted photos remain in the Trash for 30 days before being permanently deleted. To free up space immediately:

1. Go to **Trash** in the sidebar
2. Click **Empty Trash** to permanently delete all items
3. Or select specific items and delete them permanently

### 4. review large files

Videos typically use the most storage. Consider:
- Removing duplicate video recordings
- Deleting failed or unwanted video takes
- Archiving old videos you rarely access

## Running low on storage?

If you're approaching your storage limit:

1. **Clean up**, Use the tips above to free space
2. **Upgrade your plan**, You can upgrade your storage plan directly through our [billing portal](https://billing.stripe.com/p/login/14kaFHfe8aTHa2s5kk). Log in with your PixelUnion credentials to view available upgrade options and manage your subscription.
3. **Contact support**, We can help you find the best solution

## Need help?

Having trouble managing your storage? [Contact our support team](/support/) for assistance.