To hide pictures on your iPhone, you can use the built-in Photos app feature called the Hidden album. Here's how to do it step-by-step:
- Open the Photos app on your iPhone.
- Find and select the photo(s) or video(s) you want to hide. You can tap and hold a photo or tap "Select" to choose multiple items.
- Tap the three dots icon (More) in the upper right corner.
- Choose "Hide" from the menu.
- Confirm by tapping "Hide Photo" or "Hide Video."
The selected items will be moved to the Hidden album, so they won't appear in your main Library, other albums, or the Photos widget on your Home Screen
. To view your hidden photos:
- Go to the Albums tab in the Photos app.
- Scroll down to the "Utilities" section and tap the "Hidden" album.
- You will need to authenticate with Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode to access it (available in iOS 16 and later)
If you want to hide the Hidden album itself so it doesn't show up in the Albums list:
- Go to Settings > Photos.
- Toggle off "Show Hidden Album."
- This will make the Hidden album invisible in the Photos app, further protecting your privacy
This method provides a convenient and secure way to keep certain photos and videos private on your iPhone without deleting them.
