1.2 GB hidden files in iCloud photos need help

[snakes-]

Today i downloaded all my photos (500mb)to convert them to the heic format. Then i erased all photos from mac, iphone and icloud but after looking manage icloud space on my mac, i see there are still 1.2 gb in use from photos.

Is to disable icloud photos and wait 30 days the only option to clean up this or have someone an idear what the heck is going on.

 

[StralyanPithecus]

You can got to the icloud.com website and select/delete all photos from the recently deleted folder there. It will delete for good all deleted, but still kept 30 days photos. I done it a couple of times.

 

[snakes-]

I chekced my apple tv it was never opted in for icloud photos. on the icloud website under recently deleted photos is still nothing. The file size i used was about 500 mb even apple keeps the photos 30 days there is still 750 mb i cant explain. years ago i have tried to upload different video files and formats (even not compatible)maybe one of this files is stuck in cloud.