{"id":5611,"date":"2024-05-21T03:57:56","date_gmt":"2024-05-21T03:57:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/?p=5611"},"modified":"2024-05-21T04:33:44","modified_gmt":"2024-05-21T04:33:44","slug":"delete-hidden-photos-on-iphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/delete-hidden-photos-on-iphone\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Delete Hidden Photos on iPhone"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/delete-hidden-photos-on-iphone\/#briefly_about_hidden_photos_on_iphone\" title=\"Briefly About Hidden Photos on iPhone\">Briefly About Hidden Photos on iPhone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/delete-hidden-photos-on-iphone\/#how_to_delete_hidden_photos_on_iphone\" title=\"How to Delete Hidden Photos on iPhone\">How to Delete Hidden Photos on iPhone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/delete-hidden-photos-on-iphone\/#remove_hidden_album_from_iphone\" title=\"Remove Hidden Album from iPhone\">Remove Hidden Album from iPhone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/delete-hidden-photos-on-iphone\/#conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/delete-hidden-photos-on-iphone\/#faq\" title=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/delete-hidden-photos-on-iphone\/#can_i_recover_deleted_hidden_photos\" title=\"Can I recover deleted hidden photos?\">Can I recover deleted hidden photos?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/delete-hidden-photos-on-iphone\/#how_do_i_make_the_hidden_album_visible_again\" title=\"How do I make the Hidden album visible again?\">How do I make the Hidden album visible again?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/delete-hidden-photos-on-iphone\/#are_hidden_photos_password-protected\" title=\"Are hidden photos password-protected?\">Are hidden photos password-protected?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/delete-hidden-photos-on-iphone\/#can_i_hide_videos_in_the_hidden_album\" title=\"Can I hide videos in the Hidden album?\">Can I hide videos in the Hidden album?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/delete-hidden-photos-on-iphone\/#does_hiding_a_photo_remove_it_from_icloud\" title=\"Does hiding a photo remove it from iCloud?\">Does hiding a photo remove it from iCloud?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/delete-hidden-photos-on-iphone\/#can_i_lock_the_hidden_album_with_a_password\" title=\"Can I lock the Hidden album with a password?\">Can I lock the Hidden album with a password?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/delete-hidden-photos-on-iphone\/#how_do_i_unhide_photos_on_my_iphone\" title=\"How do I unhide photos on my iPhone?\">How do I unhide photos on my iPhone?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Managing your photo library on an iPhone can be challenging, especially when hidden photos take up limited space. Whether you want to clean up your device or ensure your private images remain secure, learning how to delete hidden photos on iPhone is important. In this article we will walk you through removing hidden pictures and managing the Hidden album, helping you keep your photo library organized and storage free for new pictures.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"briefly_about_hidden_photos_on_iphone\"><\/span>Briefly About Hidden Photos on iPhone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/find-hidden-photos-on-iphone\/\">Hidden photos<\/a> on an iPhone are images that users have deliberately set to be hidden from the main photo library. This feature allows users to keep certain photos private, away from the easily accessible &#8220;Photos&#8221; tab. Instead, these photos are moved to a special &#8220;Hidden&#8221; album within the Photos app.\u00a0This feature was first introduced with iOS 8 and has been available since the iPhone 4s.<\/p>\n<p>The <b>Hidden album<\/b> is a secluded place where users can store photos they don&#8217;t want visible in their main photo feed. This can include personal images, screenshots, or any other pictures you prefer to keep separate from the rest of your photos. This special album is not password-protected by default, but it keeps your hidden photos out of the main view. To further protect these photos, you can use the <a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-us\/HT202625\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iPhone\u2019s built-in privacy features<\/a>, such as Face ID or Touch ID, to secure your entire Photos app.<\/p>\n<p>While this feature is useful for privacy, it can also lead to hidden photos taking up storage space on your device. Therefore, knowing how to delete hidden photos on iPhone or even remove hidden photos from iPhone entirely can help you manage your storage\u00a0better.<\/p>\n<p>Now, let&#8217;s take a look\u00a0at how to delete these hidden photos and how to manage the Hidden album to keep your iPhone&#8217;s photo library organized.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_delete_hidden_photos_on_iphone\"><\/span>How to Delete Hidden Photos on iPhone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Deleting hidden photos on your iPhone is a\u00a0simple process. Whether you want to free up space or\u00a0just organize your photo library, following these steps will help you delete hidden pictures on iPhone.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the <b>Photos<\/b> app on your iPhone, tap on the <b>Albums<\/b> tab at the bottom of the screen, scroll down to the <b>Utilities<\/b> section, and select the <b>Hidden<\/b> album.<img fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-5569\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/hidden-album-ios.jpg\" alt=\"go to hidden album\" width=\"291\" height=\"600\" \/><\/li>\n<li>In the Hidden album, tap <b>Select<\/b> in the top-right corner. Tap on the photos you want to delete. Selected photos will show a checkmark.<img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-5618\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/select-hidden-photos.jpg\" alt=\"Select hidden photos for deletion\" width=\"291\" height=\"600\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Once you\u2019ve selected the photos, tap the <b>Trash<\/b> icon at the bottom-right corner.<img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-5617\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/delete-hidden-photos.jpg\" alt=\"tap on trash to delete hidden photos on iPhone\" width=\"291\" height=\"600\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Confirm the deletion by tapping <b>Delete # Photos<\/b> in the pop-up window.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-5616\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/confirm-deletion.jpg\" alt=\"confirm deletion of hidden photos\" width=\"291\" height=\"600\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Deleted photos move to the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/how-to-empty-trash-on-iphone\/\"> <b>Recently Deleted<\/b> folder<\/a> and stay there for 30 days before being permanently deleted. To permanently delete these photos, go back to the <b>Albums<\/b> tab, find the <b>Recently Deleted<\/b> folder under <b>Utilities<\/b>, tap <b>Select<\/b>, and then <b>Delete All<\/b> to permanently remove these photos from your iPhone.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-5615\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/recently-dleted-album.jpg\" alt=\"don't forget to clean recently deleted album\" width=\"291\" height=\"600\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>By following these steps, you can easily delete hidden album on iPhone\u00a0so\u00a0that unnecessary photos do not take up\u00a0limited storage space. This process helps keep your photo library organized and your device running smoothly.<\/p>\n<p>Next, we&#8217;ll discuss how to remove the Hidden album feature entirely if you no longer wish to use it.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"remove_hidden_album_from_iphone\"><\/span>Remove Hidden Album from iPhone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you no longer wish to see the Hidden album in your Photos app, you can hide it through the Settings. This will ensure that the Hidden album is not visible in your Albums tab, though the photos will remain hidden and accessible if the setting is re-enabled. Follow these steps to hide the Hidden album:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b>Go to Settings:<\/b> Open the <b>Settings<\/b> app on your iPhone.<\/li>\n<li><b>Access Photos Settings:<\/b> Scroll down and tap on <b>Photos<\/b> to open the Photos settings.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-5567\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/photos-app-settings-ios.jpg\" alt=\"photos app settings\" width=\"291\" height=\"600\" \/><\/li>\n<li><b>Hide the Hidden Album:<\/b> In the Photos settings, locate the <b>Hidden Album<\/b> option. Toggle the switch to the off position. This will hide the Hidden album from your Albums tab.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-5568\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/show-hidden-album-ios.jpg\" alt=\"hide Hidden album\" width=\"291\" height=\"600\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>By following these steps, you can hide the Hidden album on iPhone and prevent it from appearing in your Photos app.<\/p>\n<p>Note that this does not delete the hidden photos; they remain in the Hidden album, which can be made visible again by toggling the switch back on.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Deleting and managing hidden photos on your iPhone is essential for keeping privacy and saving storage space. By following the steps above, you can easily delete hidden photos on iPhone and control the visibility of the Hidden album. Regularly managing your photo library will help keep your iPhone running smoothly and make sure your personal photos are organized and safe.<\/p>\n<section itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"><div class=\"panel-group sc_accordion_faq\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\" aria-multiselectable=\"true\"><h2 class=\"sc_accordion_faq--title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"faq\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"headingfaq1\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can_i_recover_deleted_hidden_photos\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapsefaq1\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq1\">\r\n                Can I recover deleted hidden photos?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapsefaq1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq1\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                Yes, you can recover deleted hidden photos from the Recently Deleted folder within 30 days. Go to the Albums tab in the Photos app, scroll down to Utilities, and select Recently Deleted. Tap Select, choose the photos you want to recover, and then tap Recover to restore them.\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"headingfaq2\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_do_i_make_the_hidden_album_visible_again\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapsefaq2\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq2\">\r\n                How do I make the Hidden album visible again?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapsefaq2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq2\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                To make the Hidden album visible again, go to the Settings app on your iPhone, scroll down and tap on Photos. Find the Hidden Album option and toggle the switch to the on position. The Hidden album will reappear in the Albums tab under Utilities.\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"headingfaq3\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"are_hidden_photos_password-protected\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapsefaq3\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq3\">\r\n                Are hidden photos password-protected?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapsefaq3\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq3\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                No, the Hidden album itself is not password-protected by default. However, you can use your iPhone\u2019s built-in privacy features, such as Face ID or Touch ID, to secure access to the Photos app and keep your hidden photos private.\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"headingfaq4\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can_i_hide_videos_in_the_hidden_album\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapsefaq4\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq4\">\r\n                Can I hide videos in the Hidden album?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapsefaq4\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq4\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                Yes, you can hide both photos and videos in the Hidden album. The process for hiding videos is the same as for photos. Select the video, tap the share button, and then choose Hide from the options.\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"headingfaq5\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"does_hiding_a_photo_remove_it_from_icloud\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapsefaq5\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq5\">\r\n                Does hiding a photo remove it from iCloud?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapsefaq5\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq5\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                Hiding a photo on your iPhone does not remove it from iCloud. The hidden photo remains in your iCloud storage and is still backed up if you have iCloud Photos enabled. It simply moves the photo to the Hidden album on your device.\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"headingfaq6\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can_i_lock_the_hidden_album_with_a_password\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapsefaq6\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq6\">\r\n                Can I lock the Hidden album with a password?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapsefaq6\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq6\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                While you cannot directly lock the Hidden album with a password, you can secure the entire Photos app using your iPhone\u2019s built-in security features like Face ID, Touch ID, or a passcode, which helps keep your hidden photos protected.\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"headingfaq7\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_do_i_unhide_photos_on_my_iphone\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapsefaq7\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq7\">\r\n                How do I unhide photos on my iPhone?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapsefaq7\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq7\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                To unhide photos, open the Hidden album in the Photos app, select the photos you want to unhide, tap the share button, and then select Unhide. 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