How to Hide Images on iPhone without Using an App

The iPhone comes with a hidden photo feature on the phone that allows users to hide photos they don't want anyone else to see. This feature is perfect for those who value their privacy and want to keep certain photos confidential. With just a few taps, you can easily hide your personal photos and keep them secure. So, whether you have embarrassing selfies or sensitive documents, the hidden photo feature on the iPhone has got you covered. Say goodbye to worrying about prying eyes stumbling upon your private moments, and embrace the peace of mind that comes with having complete control over your personal photos.

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Surely, everyone has at least a few pictures stored in their phone that they want to keep private and not let anyone see. The following trick will reveal to you how to hide photos on an iPhone without the need for an app.

The quickest way to hide photos on iPhone

Step 1: You go into the Photos app on your iPhone > then click on the photo that you want to hide.

Step 2: At the icon in the top left corner as shown in the picture below > you click on it and then choose Hide.

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How to hide photos on iPhone without an app.

Step 3: You go to the Albums section > then choose Hidden to check if you have successfully hidden your photo or not. Starting from iOS 16, you have to use Face ID to open the Hidden Album.

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How to unhide photos from the Hidden Album on iPhone

Besides hiding photos on iPhone, what should you do if, unfortunately, the photos are in the Hidden Album? 

Step 1: You go to Settings on the home screen > choose the Photos section.

Step 2: Right at the slider for the Hidden Album > you slide it to the left to turn it off.

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Step 3: Then you go back to the Photos app > choose Albums and check in the Utilities section to see if the Hidden album has been hidden or not.

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How to hide and lock photos on iPhone using Notes

Step 1: You access Photos > press the Select button on the top right corner of the screen > then select the photo you want to hide > afterwards, choose Share in the top left corner of the screen like the picture below.

Step 2: The Notes app will appear > you select it. If you have any comments or need to add anything, you can fill them in > press the Save button.

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Step 3: Access Notes on the home screen > open the saved Photo > then click on the 3-dot icon above > and choose Lock.

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Step 4: At this point, you can set a password for your photo or use Face ID to access the Photo you saved on Notes.

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Step 5: Click on the Lock icon as shown below > now the Notes will be unlocked.

Note: When the locked Notes line appears, it means you have successfully hidden the photo. To view the photo, simply enter the password, use Touch ID or Face ID.

Step 6: You go back to the Photos app and delete the hidden photo.

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Frequently asked questions

You can hide photos on your iPhone by utilizing the ‘Hidden’ album feature within the Photos app. Simply select the photos you wish to conceal, choose ‘Hide’ from the menu options, and confirm. These photos will then be moved to the ‘Hidden’ album, which can be accessed by going to ‘Albums’ and scrolling down to the ‘Utilities’ section.

Another method is to utilize the ‘Notes’ app. Create a new note, tap the camera icon, and select ‘Choose Photo or Video’. Pick the image you want to hide, and it will be added to the note. You can then delete the original photo from your Photos app if desired.

You can hide multiple photos simultaneously by using the ‘Select’ option in the Photos app. Tap ‘Select’ in the top-right corner, choose the images you want to conceal, and then tap the ‘Hide’ option. This will move all selected photos to the ‘Hidden’ album.

Yes, you can access and view the hidden photos by going to the ‘Hidden’ album in the Photos app. Simply scroll down to the ‘Utilities’ section in the ‘Albums’ tab, and you’ll find the ‘Hidden’ album there.

To unhide a photo, go to the ‘Hidden’ album, select the image(s) you want to unhide, and choose ‘Unhide’ from the menu options. The photo(s) will then be moved back to their original album(s) and will no longer be hidden.

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