How to Hide Photos on iPhone Using the Photos App
The Photos app that comes preinstalled on every iPhone has built-in tools to help you hide photos on your iPhone (or iPod touch or iPad). To hide a photo on your iPhone using the Photos app, follow these steps:
How to Unhide or View Hidden Photos on iPhone
Now you have a hidden photo. To view hidden photos, or to unhide photos, follow these steps:: There is no confirmation screen for the Unhide action, but the photo returns to its original album in Photos where it can be viewed again.
How to Hide Pictures on iPhone Using the Notes App
The Notes app that is preinstalled on iPhones may not seem like a place to hide private photos, but it is—thanks to the ability to lock notes. This feature lets you lock a note with a passcode that must be entered to view it. You can put a picture into a Note and then lock it. Here’s how to use Notes to hide pictures on the iPhone:
Third-Party Apps That Can Hide Photos on iPhone
Besides the built-in apps, there are third-party apps in the App Store that can hide pictures on your iPhone. There are too many apps to list them all them, but here are some good options for hiding your private photos:
Best Secret Folder: An alarm sounds when an unauthorized person tries to access this app. It also tracks failed logins and takes photos of people who fail to unlock it four times. Free with in-app purchases. Keepsafe: Protect this app with a passcode or Touch ID, then add photos to it, use the built-in camera to take photos, and even share photos that expire after a set time. Free, with in-app purchases Private Photo Vault Pro: Like the other apps, secure this with a passcode. It also offers break-in reports with the photo and GPS location of the intruder, as well as an in-app web browser for downloading photos directly. $3.99 Secret Calculator: This secret photo vault is tricky — it’s hidden behind a fully functional calculator app. Besides that sleight of hand, you can protect the contents of the app with a passcode or Touch ID. $1.99 Secret Photo Album Vault: Another app with a built-in camera (you can add photos from other sources, too). Secure it with a passcode or Touch ID and get break-in alerts with a photo of the intruder. Free, with in-app purchases.
