Photo-sharing site opt-out guide

How to Remove Content or Personal Information From Flickr

Flickr lets you delete your own photos and account, and report photos of you that were posted without consent or that you own the copyright to.

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Quick facts

Help pagehelp.flickr.com
CostFree
VerificationAccount login or report form
Account neededOnly to delete your own content
Processing timeReports are usually reviewed within days
Last reviewedOctober 2026

Step by step

How to get content removed from Flickr

Delete your photos or accountDelete photos or albums, or delete your Flickr account in settings.
Report a photoUse the report option for privacy, harassment, or intimate imagery.
File a copyright noticeIf you took the photo, file a DMCA notice through Flickr’s help center.
Ask the uploaderFlickr members can contact uploaders directly to request removal.
Clean up searchUse Google’s Refresh Outdated Content tool once photos are removed.

What Flickr shows about you

Photos and albums
Profile and location data in photos

After you opt out

Search your name on the platform and in Google to confirm the content is gone.
If Google still shows a removed Flickr page, use Google’s Refresh Outdated Content tool.
Keep screenshots and report confirmation numbers in case you need to appeal.
Tighten your privacy settings so less of your information is public going forward.

FAQ

Flickr opt-out FAQ

Can I get something removed from Flickr if I don’t have an account?

Yes. Flickr accepts privacy, impersonation, and harassment reports through its help center, including from people without an account.

Will Flickr remove a post just because I don’t like it?

Usually not. Flickr removes content that breaks its rules, such as harassment, impersonation, private information, or non-consensual intimate images. Cite the specific rule in your report.

What if Flickr rejects my report?

You can appeal, use a more specific privacy or legal form, or ask the person who posted it to delete it. Search engine removal or suppression can reduce visibility if it stays up.