# How to Hide/Unhide Pictures in Photos App on iPhone, iPad or Mac

**URL:** https://www.compsmag.com/how-to/hide-unhide-pictures/
**Author:** Ayushi Chauhan
**Published:** 2023-04-07
**Updated:** 2023-04-07
**Categories:** How To
**Reading Time:** 4 min

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This guide will show you how to Hide/Unhide Pictures in Photos App on [iPhone](https://compsmag.com/best/iphones/), [iPad](https://compsmag.com/best/ipad/)or [Mac](https://compsmag.com/best/macbook-for-students/) in just a few easy steps, whether you want to keep some secret or just want to clean up your camera roll. We'll talk about how to hide and show pictures and videos, as well as how to get back to them when you need to.

Apple Photos is a great way to take photos, save them, store them, and share them with family and friends. It can even be used as a background for your Apple TV, but there are some photos that are just for you to see. There's an easy way to hide them so they don't show up when you don't want them to.

Not every picture on your Mac is meant to be seen by everyone. Also, because you're keeping them on your own computer, no one should be able to ask you about them. But if you share a Mac with other people, privacy is almost a myth. You can also go to the [official Apple support site](https://support.apple.com/) to know more information.

### Hide Pictures in Photos App

1. Launch the **Photos app** on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Tap **Select** in the top-right corner of the screen.
3. Tap the **pictures**you want to hide
4. Tap the **Share** button in the bottom-left corner of the screen. (It looks like a square with an arrow pointing out.)
5. In the Share Sheet's bottom row of available actions, tap **Hide**.
6. Tap the **prompt**that appears at the bottom of the screen to confirm.

### Unhide Pictures in Photos App

1. Launch the**Photos app** on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Tap the **Albums** tab at the bottom of the screen.
3. Scroll to the bottom and under Other Albums, tap **Hidden**.
4. Tap **Select** in the top-right corner of the screen.
5. Tap the pictures you want to unhide.
6. Tap the **Share** button at the bottom-left corner of the screen.
7. In the Share Sheet's bottom row of available actions, tap **Unhide**.

## How to Hide/Unhide Pictures in Photos App on Mac

### Hide Pictures in Photos App

- Open the **Photos app**.
- Choose the **photo**or photos you want to hide. 
- Right-click (or control-click) and select **Hide**.
- Alternatively, you can use the menu bar to select**“Image > Hide photo**.”
- You’ll be asked if you really want to hide it. If you do, click **Hide**. If you change your mind, click **Cancel**.

### Unhide Pictures in Photos App

- Open **Photos**. In the menu bar, choose “**View > Show Hidden Photo Album**.”
- In the sidebar, select **Hidden**.
- **Select**the photo or video that you want to unhide.
- Control-click the photo, then choose **Unhide Photo**. You can also select “**Image > Unhide Photo**” from the menu bar, or**press Command-L**.

## FAQs

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