FAQ

Does SnapAction remove screenshots from Photos?

SnapAction is a screenshot-to-resource scanner, not a photo cleanup app that deletes your image library.

Reviewed by SnapAction team · Last updated May 9, 2026

Short answer

SnapAction does not delete your screenshots as part of the screenshot-to-resource workflow. It reads selected screenshot assets from Photos, sends scans for backend AI analysis, and stores analyzed resource records separately with SwiftData. Your Photos library remains the original image source.

The direct answer

No. SnapAction’s core workflow is to scan selected screenshots and create resource cards. It does not need to delete the original screenshots from Photos.

The app uses PhotoKit to read screenshot assets you choose to scan. After cloud-assisted analysis, it stores resource records locally with SwiftData. Those records are separate from the original images in your Photos library.

What SnapAction saves

A resource card can include a title, URL when available, type, tags, metadata, favorite state, read state, scan records, and references back to screenshot asset IDs.

That gives you a structured layer over your screenshots without requiring SnapAction to become a photo cleaner or replacement for Photos.

If you are cleaning up screenshots

Use SnapAction first to preserve useful resources from high-value screenshots. Then decide separately whether you want to delete, archive, favorite, or keep the original images in Photos.

FAQ

Does SnapAction delete my screenshots?

No. SnapAction scans selected screenshots and stores analyzed resource records separately with SwiftData. It does not need to delete or replace your Photos library.

Can I delete screenshots after scanning?

That is your choice. Review the saved resource card and original screenshot context before deleting anything from Photos.

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