You might want to hide photos on the iPhone for manyreasons, including privacy, regret, or sensitive content. To keep your sensitive images away from prying eyes, as you do not want people to go at them even accidently.
Fortunately, Apple has a native feature on iPhones to hide photos and videos. Here’s how you can hide your beloved memories from prying eyes.
How to Hide Photos on iPhone
There are three methods for hiding photos on an iPhone:
- Using Photos app
- Using the Notes app
- Using third-party apps from the App Store
Each method has its own pros and cons in terms of features and security. This article will provide a step-by-step guide to using these various options to keep your private photos hidden and safe.
Use Photos App
Hide Multiple Photos
The Photos app that comes pre-installed on iPhones offers a built-in option to hide photos. Here are the steps:
- Open the Photos app
- Select the photos want to hide by tapping them (you can select multiple)
- Tap the Share button in the bottom left corner
- Scroll down and tap Hide
- Confirm by tapping Hide Photos
That’s all there is to it! The selected photos will disappear from your Photos grid view and live in the Hidden album.
View Hidden Photos
To view the photos you have hidden via the Photos app:
- Go to the Albums tab in the Photos app
- Scroll down until you see a Hidden album
- Tap the Hidden album
- Enter your passcode or use Touch ID/Face ID to view the hidden content
This album houses all the media you have hidden, which you can unhide at any time.
Use Notes App
Hide Photos in the Notes App
In addition to the Photos app, you can also hide photos using the pre-installed Notes app:
- Open Notes and create a new note
- Tap the camera icon to add a photo
- Select a photo from your library
- Tap the Share icon in the top right
- Enable Locked Notes
- Set or enter a password
It stores the photo only in the locked note, keeping it hidden from the Photos app.
Compared to the Photos app, the Notes app offers enhanced security for hiding photos through encrypted locked notes. The Photos app still stores hidden content in the Hidden album which is not as secure. However, the Notes app involves a more complex process for hiding individual photos.
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
- 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
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
- 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.
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