PicsArt is one of the most popular photo and video editing apps available for Android devices. It lets you edit images, create collages and drawings, and add effects to videos. However, after using PicsArt for a while, you may want to delete some or all of the user data stored in the app to free up space or for privacy reasons.

Understanding PicsArt User Data Storage

When you use PicsArt, various types of user data gets saved on your Android device’s internal storage. This includes:

Account Information

• Your PicsArt account details like username, email address, password, etc.
• Login access tokens.
• Your profile information and account settings.

User Generated Content

• Photos and videos edited in PicsArt.
• Collages, drawings, and other creations made using the app.
• Stickers, fonts, templates, etc. installed from PicsArt.

Usage Data

• Browsed and searched history within the app.
• Analytics data like app usage statistics.
• Cached app data to improve performance.

Why Delete PicsArt User Data?

Here are some common reasons you may want to delete PicsArt user data:

• Free up storage space – Images, videos and other files stored by PicsArt can take up a lot of space on your phone’s internal storage over time. Deleting this data can free up a significant amount of space.
• Privacy – If you no longer want PicsArt to have access to your account information, or want to remove any user-generated content you have created earlier, deleting the app’s data is the way to go.
• Before uninstalling app – It is generally recommended to delete an app’s data before uninstalling the app itself. This makes sure no residual data is left behind.
• Troubleshooting issues – Sometimes deleting app data may help resolve issues if the app is freezing or crashing repeatedly. Resetting the app can fix software issues.

How to Delete PicsArt Account and User-Generated Content

PicsArt stores account information and user generated content like edits, drawings, collages etc. on the device’s internal storage. Here are the steps to delete these from within the PicsArt app:

Step 1: Open the PicsArt App

Launch the PicsArt app from your Android phone’s app drawer. The home screen with various editing tools and options will open.

Step 2: Go to Profile

Tap on the profile icon displayed at the top right corner of the screen. This will open your profile in the app.

Step 3: Tap on Settings

Scroll down on the profile screen and tap on the Settings option. This will open the app settings menu.

Step 4: Choose Delete Account

Scroll down to the bottom of the settings menu and tap on Delete account. This will open the account deletion screen.

Step 5: Confirm Deletion

The account deletion screen will ask you to confirm that you want to delete your account. Tap Yes, delete account to confirm.

Step 6: Authenticate Deletion

PicsArt will now ask you to authenticate the account deletion. You can do this either by entering your account password or by logging in through your Google or Facebook account which is linked to PicsArt.

Step 7: Wait for Deletion

Once authenticated, your PicsArt account along with all user generated content like creations, favorites etc. will be deleted. Wait for a few minutes for the deletion process to complete.

Step 8: Check Deletion

You can open the PicsArt app again and try to access your account. You should get a prompt to login/register again, indicating successful deletion.

This will completely remove your PicsArt account and any photos, videos, drawings or other content created with the app from your Android device’s storage.

How to Delete Usage Data and Cached Files

In addition to account information and user generated content, PicsArt also stores usage analytics data and cached files for performance optimization. Here is how to delete this app data:

Step 1: Go to Android Settings

Open the Settings app on your Android device. Then select Apps & notifications (or Apps on some devices).

Step 2: Open PicsArt App Info

Scroll down and tap on PicsArt in the app list to open the app info screen.

Step 3: Select Storage

Tap on Storage on the App info screen. This will show the storage usage breakdown for the app’s data.

Step 4: Tap Clear Cache

On the storage screen, tap on Clear cache to delete any temporary cached files stored by the app.

Step 5: Tap Clear Storage

Scroll down further and tap Clear storage. This will open a prompt asking you to confirm deletion of the app’s entire data.

Step 6: Confirm Deletion

Tap OK to confirm that you want to delete the PicsArt app’s storage. This will remove usage data, analytics and any other cached information.

Step 7: Check Deletion

Launch PicsArt again. It should prompt you to login afresh without any previous usage history, favorites etc. indicating the data has been removed.

This completes the process of deleting both account information and cached data for the PicsArt app from your Android device. Doing this will give you a fresh install-like state for the app without any user data.

Alternative Method: Uninstall and Reinstall App

An alternative approach to deleting PicsArt’s locally stored user data is to simply uninstall and reinstall the app:

Step 1: Go to App Settings

Open your Android device’s Settings app and select Apps. Alternately, you can go to the Apps section within PicsArt’s App info screen.

Step 2: Tap Uninstall

Find PicsArt in the list of apps and tap Uninstall. This will immediately remove the app from your device.

Step 3: Confirm Uninstall

You will get a prompt asking to confirm the app uninstall. Tap OK to confirm.

Step 4: Reinstall App

Go to Google Play store, search for PicsArt and reinstall the app on your device like a fresh install.

Step 5: Check App Data

When you now open the newly installed PicsArt, all previous account details, data and content will be removed. You will have to login/register afresh.

This quick uninstall and reinstall process also achieves the same result of wiping PicsArt’s locally stored data from your Android device.

Tips for Managing PicsArt App Data

Here are some useful tips to better manage and control PicsArt’s user data:

• Back up your creations and favorites to the cloud before deleting data.
• Turn off PicsArt’s personalized ads setting if you don’t want analytics.
• Limit access to device storage if you only want to use its cloud features.
• Delete older creations or edits you no longer need to free up space.
• Log out of your account if you want to use it anonymously for some time.
• Adjust auto-save and auto-backup settings as per your preferences.
• Update to the latest PicsArt version for better performance and stability.

Conclusion

PicsArt lets you unleash your creativity and make amazing photo and video edits on your Android smartphone. But its use can clutter up your device’s storage with unnecessary user data over time. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can easily delete your PicsArt account, creations, and cached app files. This will give you a fresh start and more control over your user data and privacy.

Summary

• PicsArt saves user account information, generated content and usage analytics data on your Android device’s internal storage when you use the app.
• You may want to delete PicsArt user data to free up space, protect privacy, troubleshoot issues or before uninstalling the app.
• Open PicsArt’s account settings and choose delete account option to remove your account info and user generated content.
• Go to PicsArt’s app info in Android Settings to clear cache and delete all app storage for a complete wipe.
• Alternatively, you can just uninstall and reinstall PicsArt to get a clean slate with no previous data.
• Manage auto-saving, backups, ads etc. as per your preferences for better control over PicsArt user data.