docker rmi

CautionRemove images

docker rmi <image>

Deletes images to reclaim disk. In-use images need their containers removed first.

Examples

docker rmi $(docker images -f dangling=true -q)Remove dangling images

Syntax

docker rmi [-f] <image>

Before you run it

Deleted images must be re-pulled.

Used when you see

Docker is eating the disk

Remove dangling and unused images

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Related commands

docker imagesList/remove images
docker system df / pruneDocker disk usage
docker rmRemove container/image

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