Keeping your photos private on your iPhone is important for maintaining your privacy. Apple offers built-in features that make it easy to hide photos from the Photos app. Here’s how to do it step by step.
1. Using the Photos App
Step 1: Open the Photos App
- Locate and open the Photos app on your iPhone.
Step 2: Select Photos to Hide
- Browse through your albums or camera roll and select the photos you want to hide.
- Tap Select in the top right corner and then tap on each photo you wish to hide.
Step 3: Hide the Selected Photos
- Tap the Share icon (a square with an upward arrow) at the bottom left.
- Scroll down and tap Hide.
Step 4: Confirm Your Choice
- A confirmation message will pop up. Tap Hide Photo to confirm.
Step 5: Access Hidden Photos
- The hidden photos will be moved to the Hidden album, which you can find by going to Albums > Utilities > Hidden.
2. Disabling the Hidden Album
If you want to ensure that your hidden photos remain private and are not visible to others:
Step 1: Open Settings
- Go to the Settings app.
Step 2: Tap on Photos
- Scroll down and tap Photos.
Step 3: Disable Hidden Album
- Toggle off the Hidden Album option. This will prevent the hidden album from showing up in the Photos app.
3. Using Third-Party Apps
If you want additional security features, you can use third-party apps that offer photo hiding capabilities, such as:
- Private Photo Vault
- KeepSafe
- Secret Photo Vault
Step 1: Download the App
- Go to the App Store, search for one of the apps, and download it.
Step 2: Set Up the App
- Open the app and follow the instructions to set up a password or passcode.
Step 3: Import Photos
- Use the app to import photos from your library and store them securely.