If you want to lock or secure photos on your iPhone, you can use a few built-in features or third-party apps for added protection. Here are a couple of methods:
Method 1: Use the Hidden Album (iOS 14 and later):
- Open the Photos app on your iPhone.
- Find the photo you want to hide or lock.
- Select the photo, and then tap the share icon (box with an arrow pointing upward).
- Scroll down and select “Hide.”
This will move the photo to the “Hidden” album.
To access the Hidden album:
- Open the Photos app.
- Tap on your profile picture in the top right corner.
- Scroll down and select “Hidden.”
Note: While this is a convenient way to hide photos, it’s not a foolproof security measure. Anyone who knows how to access the Hidden album can see the photos.
Method 2: Use Third-Party Apps:
There are several apps available on the App Store that allow you to lock or hide photos behind a passcode or Face/Touch ID. Some popular apps for this purpose include:
- KeepSafe Photo Vault:
- Install the app from the App Store.
- Set up a PIN or use Touch ID/Face ID for security.
- Import photos into the app.
- Private Photo Vault:
- Download and install the app.
- Create a PIN or password.
- Move your photos into the app.
- Secret Photo Vault – Keepsafe:
- Install the app.
- Set up a PIN, password, or use Touch ID/Face ID.
- Import photos into the app.