Here’s How to Hide Pictures on an iPhone

There are various reasons why you may consider hiding photos on your iPhone, such as privacy concerns, a change of heart, or the presence of sensitive content. This precaution helps ensure that your private images remain concealed, preventing unintentional access by others.

Luckily, iPhones come equipped with a built-in feature provided by Apple that allows users to hide both photos and videos. Let’s explore how you can safeguard your cherished memories from unwanted scrutiny.

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How to Hide Photos on iPhone

Three Approaches to Conceal Photos on an iPhone:

1. Using Photos app
2. Using the Notes app
3. Using third-party apps from the App Store

Use Photos App

Hide Multiple Photos

The pre-installed Photos app on iPhones provides a convenient built-in option for hiding photos. Follow these steps:

1. Open the Photos app
2. Select the photos want to hide by tapping them (you can select multiple)
3. Tap the Share button in the bottom left corner
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4. Scroll down and tap Hide
5. Confirm by tapping Hide Photos

That’s the entire process! The chosen photos will no longer be visible in your Photos grid view; instead, they will be stored in the Hidden album.

View Hidden Photos

To access the photos you’ve concealed through the Photos app:

1. Go to the Albums tab in the Photos app
2. Scroll down until you see a Hidden album
3. Tap the Hidden album
4. Enter your passcode or use Touch ID/Face ID to view the hidden content

This album contains all the media you’ve kept hidden, and you have the option to unhide them whenever you choose.

Use Notes App

Hide Photos in the Notes App

Apart from the Photos app, you also have the option to hide photos using the pre-installed Notes app:

1. Open Notes and create a new note
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2. Tap the camera icon to add a photo
3. Select a photo from your library
4. Tap the Share icon in the top right
5. Enable Locked Notes
6. Set or enter a password

This method stores the photo exclusively in the locked note, ensuring it remains concealed from the Photos app.

Use Third-Party Apps

In addition to Apple’s native apps, there are various third-party apps on the App Store focused specifically on hiding photos securely:

Benefits

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• Advanced security features like passcodes, Touch/Face ID, decoy passwords
• Cloud backup for retrieving hidden photos if device is lost
• Allow hiding photos directly in the app without saving to camera roll
• Easy to hide individual photos

Risks

• Security and privacy depend on the specific app
• Must research app reputation and encryption methods before downloading
• Photos may be accessible if app developer’s servers are hacked

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Select Third-Party Apps

When choosing a third-party photo hiding app, key things to consider are:

• Encryption methods for securing photos
• Privacy policy and permissions required by the app
• Whether app offers cloud backups
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• Ease of use for hiding and accessing photos
• Whether app has positive user reviews

Taking the time to research different apps can help identify the best option for your specific iPhone photo hiding needs.